The nation’s homicide clearance rate has been declining since the 1960s, and though rates are different in different places, in many American cities law enforcement still struggles to solve more than half of all homicides. Further compounding this challenge, communities that bear the most disproportionate burden of firearms violence may see even lower clearance rates. […]
Homicide is a leading cause of death during pregnancy. This session addresses the intertwined epidemics of intimate partner violence and maternal mortality. Centering the experiences of survivors during pregnancy, this session investigates the compounded risks of domestic violence during the perinatal period and how health providers and advocates can support survivors. This webinar is part […]
Prevention is possible. This roundtable spotlights programs that have demonstrated success in preventing intimate partner violence and promoting healing—from culturally grounded practices to community-based innovations. The webinar is part of […]
Prevent Gun Violence: Research, Empowerment, Strategies & Solutions (PROGRESS) presents Desmond Upton Patton, Ph.D.. as part of its Distinguished Speaker Series. Dr. Patton’s talk will focus on his forthcoming book, […]
The mission of the USC Judith D. Tamkin International Symposium on Elder Abuse is to create safe and healthy environments for all older adults, here and across the world, by bringing researchers, practitioners, advocates, thought leaders, lawmakers, and other stakeholders together to share findings, strategize solutions, and help shape and propel the field of elder […]
The Kaiser Permanente Center for Gun Violence Research and Education invites you to a webinar series designed to build the capacity, confidence and visibility of researchers and practitioners working to prevent firearm-related violence. This webinar will offer practical guidance on addressing past research harms and building durable, trust-based partnerships with communities to support meaningful firearm […]
Join this virtual briefing to discuss newly published evidence from Boston Medical Center’s Violence Intervention Advocacy Program (VIAP) and its implications for the future of hospital-based violence intervention programs (HVIPs) nationwide. Co-hosted by the Health Alliance for Violence Intervention, the Fund for a Safer Future, and the Violence Intervention Advocacy Program (VIAP) at Boston Medical Center, this session will […]
Join the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) Division of Violence Prevention (DVP) and the Administration for Children and Families’ (ACF) Office of Trafficking in Persons (OTIP) for a conversation on how local communities are using prevention education and policy initiatives to prevent abuse and exploitation. This webinar will focus on approaches for researchers and decision-makers in schools, nonprofits, and other institutions who are considering […]
Private gun ownership in America has surged in the past several years, even as authorities have intensified enforcement against illegal firearms—cracking down on “ghost” guns, tightening oversight of licensed dealers, and seizing more weapons from the streets. Meanwhile, violent crime, particularly homicide, saw a historic rise followed by a historic decline. Join the Council on […]
Looking for new approaches, this session focuses on supportive, accountable, and healing-centered models for engaging individuals who have caused violence in relationships. The webinar is part of a series hosted by The National Health Initiative on Violence and Abuse at FUTURES, the Johns Hopkins Center for Global Women’s Health and Gender Equity, and the Bloomberg […]
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) have released new data briefs from the 2023-2024 National Intimate Partner and Sexual Violence Survey (NISVS), offering updated national and state-level prevalence estimates of stalking, sexual violence, and intimate partner violence. Join PreventConnect for a web conference to hear from CDC staff who will walk through key […]
Freedom Network USA's 2026 virtual anti-human trafficking conference, We Keep Us Safe: Collective Action in a Resilient Anti-Trafficking Movement will take place on March 25 and 26, 2026. This year’s conference will center on equity and examine how the most marginalized communities continue to be targeted and made vulnerable to exploitation. Together, we will explore evidence-based, survivor-centered strategies, […]
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