Spotlight / Fall 2025
Hispanic Heritage Month / September 15 to October 15

Each year, more than 5,000 Hispanic people die from gun violence in the US. Specific challenges affect reporting and investigating those crimes. Read more

Researchers used 2003-2021 data from the National Violent Death Reporting System to examine IPV-related homicides of Hispanic persons in the United States. Learn about their findings.
National Day of Remembrance for Murder Victims / September 25

How does attending trial, and related activities, affect the PTSD of surviving family members in homicide cases? This study explores that issue.
Domestic Violence Awareness Month / October

How many services do DV programs provide? How many victims are turned away? NNEDV’s 19th Annual Domestic Violence Counts provides answers. Get the data.

What is the victim service experience of male victims of IPV? This study surveyed male victims in the US, Canada, UK, and Australia/New Zealand. Read the results.
Disability Awareness Month / October

What are the bullying challenges faced by students with disabilities in schools with inclusive education? This study explores student experiences.

Using data from the 2016–2021 National Crime Victimization Survey, researchers examined the rate of nonlethal violent victimization among adolescents with vision or hearing disabilities. See what they found,
Native American Heritage Month / November

American Indians and Alaska Natives are disproportionately affected by firearm violence in the U.S. Learn more.

What should researchers know about exploring victimization of Native American populations. This CVR reading list provides an introduction.
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