Who We Are

Stop the Violence (STV), a 501(c)3 community based organization, was established in 2006  to combat and mobilize against violence in the Southeast Bakersfield community. In 2008,STV became part of Project 180, a collaborative countywide initiative to combat gang violence.

Through vital partnerships and by taking a youth leadership development approach, Stop the Violence is building a healthier community by showing kids that life exists outside of their everyday experiences. Stop the Violence collaborates with CSU Bakersfield, the Boys & Girls Club and the Black Chamber of Commerce to make a difference in the lives of young people.