Organization Name:  Violence Prevention Coalition of Orange County
Address:  200 Kalmus Drive
City, State, Zip:  Costa Mesa CA, 92626
Phone:  714-327-1060
Fax:  714-540-3464
Name and Title of Contact Person:  Rocio Vitko
Website:  http://www.vpcoc.org
Organization Type
Non Profit
Is a Member of Chapter 4, American Pediatrics' Injury Prevention Collaborative
Yes
Has Target Population
0 - 5 years
6 - 18 years
Parents
Serves Counties
Orange
Serves Demographic
North County
Central County
South County
Has Language capabilities
English
Address Intentional or Unintentional Injuries
Both
Covers these Unintentional Injury Areas
Unintentional Firearm
Covers these Intentional Injury Areas
Others: Please Specify
Violence
Provides these types of Injury Prevention Services
Educational
Quarterly community forums on topic of violence and violence prevention
Materials
Fact Sheets on violence and Pocket Resource Cards on violence (High Risk Indicators, Signs Symptoms, Immediate Responses, and Resources)
Additional Certifications

The Violence Prevention Coalition of Orange County has over 30 members. The membersship includes businesses, community organizations, public and private agencies and individuals. Each member brings and expertise in various areas of violence prevention to the Coalition.
Follows American Academy of Pediatrics' Policies
Yes
Description of program

Established in 1996, the Violence Prevention Coalition of Orange County is the only countywide affiliation of businesses, community organizations, public and private agencies and individuals seeking to promote violence prevention through a public health approach. The mission of the Violence Prevention Coalition of Orange County is to promote the health and wellness of our community by reducing violence. The coalition's goals are to promote policies that prevent violence, change community norms by establishing non-violence as a desirable behavior, and foster communication and collaboration among community members, stakeholders and agencies currently addressing violence in Orange County. In addition to the Quarterly Forums, Fact Sheets, and Pocket Resource Cards, the Coalition honors individuals and organizations working in the area of violence prevention at its annual Ambassador of Peace Luncheon.