The Futures Institute

Policy Advocacy

The Futures Institutes advances policies for safe and thriving communities. Using policy research and design, state and federal advocacy, and multidisciplinary coalition-building, we help to create policy systems that prevent gun violence and other harms before they claim lives — while providing all youth a chance to thrive. Learn how we do it.

Safe & Thriving Youth

All youth deserve to be safe and to thrive — to live a life without fear of gun violence or of becoming entangled in the justice system. We advocate for preventative 

cradle-to-career investments to make this promise a reality.

Learn About our Youth Advocacy

Safe & Thriving Communities

We advance safety using a preventative approach that centers public health and community rather than criminal justice — moving toward a safer, more equitable world where all communities can truly thrive.

Learn About our Community Safety Advocacy