Spartanburg "Stop The Violence" Collaboration
Building Communities, Changing Spartanburg.

The MISSION of "Stop The Violence" Collaboration is to prevent violence by strengthening and empowering families, communities, and neighborhoods and encouraging community pride and involvement through education, community organizing, development, and revitalization.

"Stop the Violence" Collaboration's Definition of Violence

1: The assertion of power in an abusive way, which intrudes into personal space or sense of security, (either implied or expressed) resulting in physical, mental, or emotional injury to persons or property.  2: Violence is precipitated through actions that leave the recipient with feelings of pain and inferiority.  3: Violence is fostered in an environment where there us lack of economic opportunity, hope, or a sense of community.