How to Find the Violence Prevention Research You're Looking For

At the Centers for Violence Prevention, we conduct actionable research for violence prevention—and we believe that research shouldn't sit behind closed doors.

An expert on trends in gun sales and gun violence in pandemic America

“Gun sales have risen in recent years, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic. On Feb.

Opinion: Don’t underestimate threats of violence from Proud Boys and other right-wing groups

“Remember during the 2020 presidential race when Donald Trump refused to disown right-wing violent extremists, instead telling the Proud Boys to “stand back and stand by”?

Who is 'engaged in the business' of selling firearms?

Last year I sold my old vacuum on Nextdoor, a social networking service for neighborhoods. A stranger responded to my listing, we agreed on a price, and we arranged a place and time for making the exchange. Until recently, I could have legally sold a gun in much the same way in 29 states. 

Could political violence determine the outcome of this year’s elections?

It’s an election year. Donald Trump and other Republican Party leaders have refused to commit to accepting November’s results.

What we can learn from the 2023 Lunar New Year shootings

What was supposed to be a time of happiness and optimism for a new beginning was ruptured by tragedy and terror. In late January 2023, two horrific mass shootings targeted Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) communities in Monterey Park and Half Moon Bay, California.

Gun violence is decimating the country. Why aren’t we funding solutions?

“More than 33,000 people have died in mass shootings since January 1, 2023.

Leadership message: Spotlight on UC Davis’ Violence Prevention Research Program

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How you and everyone you know can help stop California mass shootings

“Four mass shootings in California in the past 10 days have left many wondering why this is still happening and what we can do to prevent it. In the Southern California city of Monterey Park, 11 people were killed in a ballroom by a man who was a frequent patron there. In Half Moon Bay, seven people were shot and killed at two agricultural sites by a co-worker.

The difference between Republicans and MAGA Republicans is violence

Experts in many fields — domestic violent extremism