The mission of the Louis D. Brown Peace Institute is clear; to create and support an environment where families can live in Peace and Unity. Our Goals and Objectives are three fold: (1.) Schools: To develop programs and activities that teach and instill the values of peace and enrich the lives of young people. (2.) Families: To assist and empower survivors of homicide victims with tools that not only rebuild their lives but also their communities; through Education, Collaboration, and Policy Advocacy. (3.) Community: To inform and educate the public about the causes and the consequences of violence on the individual, the family and the community, while transforming the community into an environment where young people are valued by adults and by their peers the for their peacemaking efforts.