This free, invitation-only, one-day convening will bring together state and national leaders, multidisciplinary county and city teams, and community, public health, hospital, and criminal justice partners from across the Commonwealth for a day of learning, collaboration, and action. Together, participants will share innovative approaches, strengthen partnerships, and develop practical strategies to reduce firearm-related violence and build safer, healthier communities across Pennsylvania.
Local Government Action Planning Workshop
A highlight of the symposium is an interactive strategic local action-planning workshop, where selected county and city teams will work alongside peers and national experts to strengthen and coordinate local gun violence prevention efforts.
Selected participants will:
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary partners to identify local priorities and opportunities.
- Receive tailored local data briefs to inform planning and decision-making.
- Develop short-term, actionable plans to address firearm violence in their communities.
- Receive structured guidance and technical assistance from WestEd's Justice & Prevention Research Center and the Health Alliance for Violence Intervention (HAVI).
- Leave with new connections, actionable tools, and strategies to support ongoing violence prevention efforts.
Attendance
Attendance is by invitation only. Invited local government teams and partner organizations will receive registration and RSVP information directly from PCCD's Office of Gun Violence Prevention.
We look forward to welcoming partners from across the Commonwealth for a meaningful day of collaboration, innovation, and shared commitment to creating safer communities throughout Pennsylvania.
Keystone Building Meeting Center
Forest Room
400 North Street
Harrisburg, PA 17120
Handicap Access: The building is equipped with an elevator off of the North Street Entrance.
1. Metered parking on Forster Street and North Street.
The cost is $4.00 per hour.
2. 7th Street Garage and Surface Lot located at 810 N. 7th Street, Harrisburg, PA 17130.
The cost is $32.00 for the day.
Walking directions from 7th street garage:
- Exit the parking garage (184 feet)
- Make a sharp left onto Forster Street (377 feet)
- Slight right toward Commonwealth Avenue (495 feet)
- Turn left onto Commonwealth Avenue (417 feet)
- Turn right onto North Street (213 feet)
Questions?
Contact us: RA-CDPCCD_OGVP@pa.gov
State and National Partners
The symposium will also feature welcoming remarks and presentations from state leaders and provide an opportunity for state and national gun violence prevention organizations to engage with local leaders, share promising practices, and strengthen partnerships supporting violence prevention efforts across Pennsylvania.