The SHHBR Community Safety Planning Lab is an important event organized by Safe Hopeful Healthy BR, focusing on the collaboration between institutional stakeholders and community organizations dedicated to violence intervention. Scheduled for July 18-19, 2023, at the EBRPL - River Center Branch Library in Baton Rouge, LA, this event seeks to create a dialogue around community safety and effective violence prevention strategies. Participants will include a diverse group of community members, local leaders, and experts in public safety, all aiming to share knowledge and resources. The event is free, encouraging broad participation and engagement from various sectors of the community. This initiative underscores the critical role that community involvement plays in addressing public safety challenges and developing sustainable solutions.

Attendees will leave with actionable insights and connections that can help enhance safety in their neighborhoods. The planning lab is part of a broader effort by Safe Hopeful Healthy BR to promote a safer and healthier Baton Rouge. Overall, this gathering represents a proactive approach to community safety and violence prevention.