Our Programs
Evidence-based interventions that transform lives
Hampton Violence Interrupter Program
The Hampton Violence Interrupter Program (HVIP) is a collaborative partnership between Let Our Voices Empower and Monarch Clinical & Consulting Services. The program uses community-based violence intervention strategies where trained mentors intervene in conflicts before they escalate.
Violence interrupters are credible messengers — individuals with lived experience in community violence who have made the decision to redirect their own lives. This lived experience gives them unique credibility and trust among at-risk youth that traditional service providers cannot replicate.
The program currently serves 37 youth and their families in the City of Hampton, with an intensive 1-to-1 matching relationship for the most vulnerable participants who are most likely to shoot or be a victim in a shooting.
Program Components
Research Partners
Dr. Richard M. Mason, Jr. (Principal Investigator) and Dr. Denise Charbonnet (Co-PI) from Hampton University provide academic research oversight and evidence-based program evaluation.
Workforce Pathways Initiative
Building on our violence intervention work, L.O.V.E. is expanding to include workforce certification programs that provide participants with tangible career pathways. Through a partnership with Hampton University Workforce Development Enterprise, participants can earn industry-recognized certifications.
This initiative connects violence prevention efforts with workforce development, addressing both the immediate and long-term needs of young people. Access to certifications and employment preparation helps participants move toward sustainable careers and living wages.
Culinary Arts
Industry-recognized certification through Hampton University Workforce Development Enterprise
Computer Networking
Technology certification with strong workforce demand and livable wage potential
Soft Skills Training Includes:
Hampton University Workforce Development Enterprise provides the certification infrastructure, while L.O.V.E. provides the mentorship, support, and financial assistance to remove barriers to participation.
Services We Provide
A comprehensive continuum of care that addresses every dimension of a young person's life.
Programs in Action
