Virginia Commonwealth University College of Humanities and Sciences

Campus initiatives

Find out how you can get involved in campus programs that ensure the safety of VCU and surrounding communities, as well as develop methods to prevent violence.

College initiatives

• The VCU Clark-Hill Institute for Positive Youth Development is one of eight National Centers of Excellence in Youth Violence Prevention funded by the Centers for Disease Control. The institute provides data on youth violence indicators.
• With support from the College and the L. Douglas Wilder School of Government and Public Affairs, the National Homeland Security Project conducts research on state government and homeland security and emergency preparedness programs in an effort to contribute to the work of policy makers and practitioners.

Campus initiatives

• VCU Police Department serves the students, staff and faculty of VCU, as well as the surrounding communities.

Academic programs

The College offers several degree programs that prepare you for careers in criminal justice and violence prevention at the local, national and international level.

L. Douglas Wilder School of Government and Public Affairs

• Bachelor of Arts in Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness
• Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice
• Master of Science in Criminal Justice
• Post-baccalaureate Certificate in Gender Violence Intervention

Community resources

The following local, state and national agencies work to ensure the safety of citizens.

• Richmond Police Department
• Richmond Ambulance Authority
• Virginia Department of Emergency Management
• Virginia State Police
• Virginia Department of Corrections
• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
• Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention
• National Institute of Justice
• Local reports and data
  • Dunn, B. (2006). Youth Violence Prevention in Metropolitan Richmond: A Report to the Jenkins Foundation
  • District 13 Data Resource Guide