When we understand the dynamics of violence,
We Can Create Safer Places to Work, Play, and Live
Featured Research Topics
Data-Driven Violence Prevention
Rigorous Scholarly Research
By analyzing data from diverse sources and engaging with a wide range of perspectives, we ensure that our findings are reliable and comprehensive. This research serves as a foundation for meaningful change—offering the clarity needed to inform policies, guide interventions, and inspire hope.
Evidence-Based Policy Guidance
Good decisions are rooted in strong evidence. We develop recommendations and share our findings and insights with community leaders, lawmakers, and other change-makers so that they can create practical, effective policies to reduce violence in their communities.
Thoughtful Community Engagement
By working for and with community members and community-serving organizations, our research is strengthened and shared, communities are empowered, and resulting violence prevention strategies are more effective.
Practical Education and Training
We’re committed to advancing violence prevention through dynamic professional training and public education. Our programs and resources are designed to equip people with the knowledge, tools, and techniques needed to make a meaningful impact in their work and communities.
Latest Research
PREPRINT: Support for Authoritarianism and Use of Force by and against the Federal Government in the United States in Mid-2025
Findings from a Nationally Representative Survey
About the PaperIN TWO SENTENCESIn mid-2025, a substantial minority of Americans endorse authoritarian views; smaller minorities agree that the current federal…
Public Opinion on Civil War in the USA as of Mid-2024
Findings from a Nationally Representative Survey
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AbstractBackgroundIn 2023, Wave 2 of an annual, nationally representative…
PREPRINT: The MAGA Movement and Political Violence in 2024
Findings from a Nationally Representative Survey
AbstractBackground: The possibility of widespread political violence poses a serious concern for the United States. A nationally representative survey…
A scientific approach to safe, thriving communities.
At the Centers for Violence Prevention, we conduct innovative research and educate the public about the dynamics and prevention of violence. By pairing this research with community expertise, we can foster environments that are more equitable, just, and free from violence of all forms.
