The XUFCLC offers several programs to help prevent and reduce violence among New Orleans’ youth. This is a special initiative funded by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Minority Health. The XUFCLC Collaborative convenes and provides training, technical support, and assistance to community-based programs, schools, government agencies, faith communities. The Center offers after school and summer violence prevention programs for youth in which Xavier students serve as mentors and tutors to participants. The Mini-Grant for Educating Youth initiative awards mini-grants to educators who promote conflict resolution and academic achievement in students from elementary, middle, and high schools.