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Our work would not be possible without our cadre of dedicated research data analysts. Their expertise, creativity, and perspective enrich our research and our team. Many of these analysts have led academic papers, and we’d like to highlight recent examples:

We study political violence as a public health issue, and in 2022, we launched an annual, nationally representative survey to explore personal willingness to engage in political violence. With strongly contested elections just weeks away, we’d like to share what we’ve learned. 

In this issue: Could firearm suicide risk be predicted at the time of firearm purchase, creating an opportunity to help those at risk? 
 

In this issue: In early 2024, the California Firearm Violence Research Center's grant program sought proposals to support rigorous and equitable research on the causes, consequences, and prevention of violence and evaluations of policies and interventions that expand the evidence about what contributes to preventing violence and improving safety and equity outcomes.

In this issue: Research is at the forefront of what we do, and we are constantly looking for ways to share findings and inform the public. This past month, two VPRP faculty wrote about the implications of their research as they relate to current events. Both op-eds are on the short side, and we invite you to give them a read!  

In this issue: Today is National Gun Violence Awareness Day and we invite you to join us in recognizing and honoring the victims and survivors of gun violence. Firearm injury is a major public health issue of epidemic proportions, but a future with less violence is possible. We are pursuing that goal through focused research that addresses gun violence from a public health perspective.  Our work informs policy and programs that prevent violence and empowers communities to help realize a safer future.

In this issue: Access to quality data is vital for research, and two recent court decisions have affirmed our continued access to crucial data that isn’t available in any other state.

Since 1989, VPRP researchers have used California’s unique Dealer’s Record of Sale (DROS) data to conduct ground-breaking research on firearm-related violence that simply couldn’t be done anywhere else. Examples span the decades: 

In this issue: This week is National Public Health Week. Each day within National Public Health Week has a specific theme. Today’s focus is “Healthy Neighborhoods.” This is particularly important because where we live, work, and play can significantly affect our health and safety:  

In this issue: We are excited to announce the latest funding opportunity within our Research Grant Award Program! The California Firearm Violence Research Center is seeking proposals to support rigorous and equitable research on the causes, consequences, and prevention of violence and evaluations of policies and interventions that expand the evidence about what contributes to preventing violence and improving safety and equity outcomes. 

In this issue: At the heart of our work are the victims, survivors, and communities whose lives have been irrevocably changed by firearm violence. We believe that everyone has the fundamental right to live in communities that foster justice, safety, and wellness. Our research, education initiatives, and collaborations are guided by our dedication to translating this work into thoughtful and meaningful practice and policy that prevents violence and supports survivors.

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