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PROGRESS organized a dialogue at the University of Maryland focused on CVI data, analysis, and policy. This convening brought together researchers, policymakers, and representatives from community-based organizations (CBOs). Read more on our website: bsos.umd.edu/research/progr…

June is #GunViolenceAwarenessMonth. Check out our new toolkit to help spread the word that safe storage saves lives. Graphics, tips & more: publichealth.jhu.edu/sites/default/…

Important new report from Bureau of Justice Statistics, U.S. Homicide Victimization 2023. To my knowledge, this is a new kind of report blending NIBRS and SHR data, with a lot of basic but important findings now possible. Check it out! bjs.ojp.gov/document/hvus2…

Obvious? I agree. Easier said than done? Also agree. But if you're willing to put in the time and effort, it works. The Violence Reduction Center is using this approach successfully in a diverse range of jurisdictions, for more, see our Practice page. vrc.umd.edu/practice

Join the VRC in Chicago on 6/6 for a panel on Partnership-Based Violence Reduction at the 2025 PLECET Conference. Learn how cities like Boston and Memphis are reducing gun violence through evidence-informed strategies and collaboration. Register —> plecetconference2025.org/register/

I'm all for addressing root causes, but the causal connection between them and violence remains murky. Our best evidence continues to say that if you want to stop violence, do so directly.

Here's a nice profile of strong cognitive behavioral intervention program in Chicago. themarshallproject.org/2025/06/05/chi…

CBIs have some of the strongest empirical backing in terms of non-police programs to reduce violence. We at the Violence Reduction Center dove into this subject last year and produced a useful white paper on the subject. vrc.umd.edu/convenings

Here's a sad to watch but very well done piece on the impact of violence on DC's youth. washingtonpost.com/investigations…

June is National Gun Violence Awareness Month. We honor lives lost and impacted by this crisis. Change is possible, but it takes awareness, action, and collective effort. All month, VRC will share posts to spread knowledge, education, and healing. #WearOrange #EndGunViolence