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Community Violence Prevention

Preventing Gun Violence in Hillsborough County

The Hillsborough County Community Violence Prevention Collaborative, also known as the VPC, was created in 2013 to transform the way local leaders and community partners address violence.

This initiative approaches violence prevention through a public health model, bringing together community members, professionals, and policy makers to support prevention, intervention, and long-term community safety.

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FEATURED INITIATIVE

Discover #SafeSummerSeries 2026

Join us this summer as we empower youth through positive community events, leadership opportunities, social media challenges, and violence prevention initiatives across Hillsborough County.

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Current Programs & Partnerships

Tampa Youth Gun Violence Prevention Week

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Mental Health First Aid Trainings

Reporting Center: Supporting Youth

Prevention Through Education

SHORT FILM SERIES

Atone (2024)

At age eighteen, Jayden Morton was sentenced to twelve years in prison for manslaughter after accidently shooting and killing an innocent child.

Released shortly after his thirtieth birthday, Jayden wants two things, to be a father to his twelve-year old son, Noah, and to find a way to redeem himself.

Juggling the pressures from the outside world. Jayden must confront his past, seek redemption and convince his son to avoid the same mistakes he once made before Noah makes the greatest mistake of his young life.

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ATONE (2024)
Atone is presented by Safe & Sound Hillsborough with support from Sutherlin Creative.

Community Impact

Every young person deserves someone who believes in them.
By becoming a mentor, you can offer guidance, encouragement, and support that lasts a lifetime.

Congratulations to Executive Director Freddy Barton for being honored with the Lightning Community Hero Award.