New Jersey Gun Violence Research Center
@njgvrc.bsky.social
The GVRC aims to provide high-quality, multi-disciplinary research on gun violence causality and prevention while respecting the rights of legal, safe gun owners.
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FY25 - GVRC Progress Report
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The #NJGVRC Progress Report 2025📊.
💡Discover how our data-driven research is transforming policy and advancing public safety. 📚 Read the full report: issuu.com/newjerseygun...
The #NJGVRC Progress Report 2025📊.
💡Discover how our data-driven research is transforming policy and advancing public safety. 📚 Read the full report: issuu.com/newjerseygun...
New Jersey Gun Violence Research Center Is Funding Over $1.1 Million in Firearm Violence Prevention Grants www.rutgers.edu/news/new-jer...
New Jersey Gun Violence Research Center Is Funding Over $1.1 Million in Firearm Violence Prevention Grants
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November 22, 2025 at 12:55 PM
New Jersey Gun Violence Research Center Is Funding Over $1.1 Million in Firearm Violence Prevention Grants www.rutgers.edu/news/new-jer...
#NJGVRC is funding over 💰$1.1 million in gun violence research grants! 👂 Hear from @mikeanestis.bsky.social, the Executive Director of the #NJGVRC, as he discusses this years funding and the incredible work of our grant recipients.
📖 Read the full blog ▶️ ow.ly/Nfwc50XqLTz
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November 12, 2025 at 9:09 PM
#NJGVRC is funding over 💰$1.1 million in gun violence research grants! 👂 Hear from @mikeanestis.bsky.social, the Executive Director of the #NJGVRC, as he discusses this years funding and the incredible work of our grant recipients.
📖 Read the full blog ▶️ ow.ly/Nfwc50XqLTz
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📢 Check out our latest blog highlighting over
1.1 million grant funding to researchers advancing evidence-based solutions to prevent gun violence. Visit our website to read the full blog⏬
gunviolenceresearchcenter.rutgers.edu/gvrc-blog/11...
1.1 million grant funding to researchers advancing evidence-based solutions to prevent gun violence. Visit our website to read the full blog⏬
gunviolenceresearchcenter.rutgers.edu/gvrc-blog/11...
November 11, 2025 at 8:57 PM
📢 Check out our latest blog highlighting over
1.1 million grant funding to researchers advancing evidence-based solutions to prevent gun violence. Visit our website to read the full blog⏬
gunviolenceresearchcenter.rutgers.edu/gvrc-blog/11...
1.1 million grant funding to researchers advancing evidence-based solutions to prevent gun violence. Visit our website to read the full blog⏬
gunviolenceresearchcenter.rutgers.edu/gvrc-blog/11...
📢 #NJGVRC Research Alert: “Salience of Social Support for Firearm Carrying and Storage in the USA." This study provides new insight into how social support influences firearm behaviors, including carrying and storage, across the U.S 🧠 Lead author@daniel-semenza.bsky.social 📖https://ow.ly/STV450Xpyb4
November 10, 2025 at 5:49 PM
📢 #NJGVRC Research Alert: “Salience of Social Support for Firearm Carrying and Storage in the USA." This study provides new insight into how social support influences firearm behaviors, including carrying and storage, across the U.S 🧠 Lead author@daniel-semenza.bsky.social 📖https://ow.ly/STV450Xpyb4
🚨New Paper Alert from #NJGVRC
"Salience of social support for firearm carrying and storage in the U.S."
#NJGVRC PI: @daniel-semenza.bsky.social , and colleagues.
✅out the visual abstract for the details
Read the full paper ➡️:https://ow.ly/nSSv50XoC8K
"Salience of social support for firearm carrying and storage in the U.S."
#NJGVRC PI: @daniel-semenza.bsky.social , and colleagues.
✅out the visual abstract for the details
Read the full paper ➡️:https://ow.ly/nSSv50XoC8K
November 10, 2025 at 2:50 PM
🚨New Paper Alert from #NJGVRC
"Salience of social support for firearm carrying and storage in the U.S."
#NJGVRC PI: @daniel-semenza.bsky.social , and colleagues.
✅out the visual abstract for the details
Read the full paper ➡️:https://ow.ly/nSSv50XoC8K
"Salience of social support for firearm carrying and storage in the U.S."
#NJGVRC PI: @daniel-semenza.bsky.social , and colleagues.
✅out the visual abstract for the details
Read the full paper ➡️:https://ow.ly/nSSv50XoC8K
🔒 #NJGVRC grant awardee Dr. Raymond Tucker shares insights from his research focused on increasing the use of secure firearm storage. His work aims to identify ways to make secure storage devices more accessible.
📢 Stay tuned for more from our funded researchers!
📢 Stay tuned for more from our funded researchers!
October 29, 2025 at 1:51 PM
🔒 #NJGVRC grant awardee Dr. Raymond Tucker shares insights from his research focused on increasing the use of secure firearm storage. His work aims to identify ways to make secure storage devices more accessible.
📢 Stay tuned for more from our funded researchers!
📢 Stay tuned for more from our funded researchers!
📣 Meet Devon Ziminski, our newest hashtag#NJGVRC postdoctoral fellow!🎙️ Hear Devon discuss her research on community violence intervention and firearm violence exposure, part of her work at the New Jersey Gun Violence Research Center. 🌐 Visit our website or check the bio to learn more! bit.ly/3UXDafv
October 28, 2025 at 2:49 PM
📣 Meet Devon Ziminski, our newest hashtag#NJGVRC postdoctoral fellow!🎙️ Hear Devon discuss her research on community violence intervention and firearm violence exposure, part of her work at the New Jersey Gun Violence Research Center. 🌐 Visit our website or check the bio to learn more! bit.ly/3UXDafv
🚨 New Paper 📝 alert from #NJGVRC “Racial Disparities in Victim Compensation Among Homicide Survivors in the United States”
#NJGVRC PI: @daniel-semenza.bsky.social, and colleagues.
✅out the visual abstract for the details
Read the full paper ➡️ ow.ly/vfMI50XhKnw
#NJGVRC PI: @daniel-semenza.bsky.social, and colleagues.
✅out the visual abstract for the details
Read the full paper ➡️ ow.ly/vfMI50XhKnw
October 27, 2025 at 6:22 PM
🚨 New Paper 📝 alert from #NJGVRC “Racial Disparities in Victim Compensation Among Homicide Survivors in the United States”
#NJGVRC PI: @daniel-semenza.bsky.social, and colleagues.
✅out the visual abstract for the details
Read the full paper ➡️ ow.ly/vfMI50XhKnw
#NJGVRC PI: @daniel-semenza.bsky.social, and colleagues.
✅out the visual abstract for the details
Read the full paper ➡️ ow.ly/vfMI50XhKnw
#NJGVRC dir of research Daniel Semenza and colleagues' new paper📖⬇️
Racial Disparities Persist in Victim Compensation for Homicide Survivors www.rutgers.edu/news/racial-...
Racial Disparities Persist in Victim Compensation for Homicide Survivors www.rutgers.edu/news/racial-...
Racial Disparities Persist in Victim Compensation for Homicide Survivors
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October 27, 2025 at 2:28 PM
#NJGVRC dir of research Daniel Semenza and colleagues' new paper📖⬇️
Racial Disparities Persist in Victim Compensation for Homicide Survivors www.rutgers.edu/news/racial-...
Racial Disparities Persist in Victim Compensation for Homicide Survivors www.rutgers.edu/news/racial-...
🚨New Paper Alert from #NJGVRC
"Racial Disparities in Victim Compensation Among Homicide Survivors in the United States"
#NJGVRC PI: Daniel Semenza, and colleagues.
✅out the visual abstract for the details: ow.ly/XnRI50XhIIx
"Racial Disparities in Victim Compensation Among Homicide Survivors in the United States"
#NJGVRC PI: Daniel Semenza, and colleagues.
✅out the visual abstract for the details: ow.ly/XnRI50XhIIx
October 24, 2025 at 4:53 PM
🚨New Paper Alert from #NJGVRC
"Racial Disparities in Victim Compensation Among Homicide Survivors in the United States"
#NJGVRC PI: Daniel Semenza, and colleagues.
✅out the visual abstract for the details: ow.ly/XnRI50XhIIx
"Racial Disparities in Victim Compensation Among Homicide Survivors in the United States"
#NJGVRC PI: Daniel Semenza, and colleagues.
✅out the visual abstract for the details: ow.ly/XnRI50XhIIx
🚨New Paper Alert from the #NJGVRC!📖
"Identifying Community Violence Intervention (CVI) Approaches: A Grey Literature Scoping Review"
#NJGVRCPI: Devon Ziminski, PhD
📚Read the full paper▶️ ow.ly/qBxC50XfOoN
"Identifying Community Violence Intervention (CVI) Approaches: A Grey Literature Scoping Review"
#NJGVRCPI: Devon Ziminski, PhD
📚Read the full paper▶️ ow.ly/qBxC50XfOoN
October 21, 2025 at 6:35 PM
🚨New Paper Alert from the #NJGVRC!📖
"Identifying Community Violence Intervention (CVI) Approaches: A Grey Literature Scoping Review"
#NJGVRCPI: Devon Ziminski, PhD
📚Read the full paper▶️ ow.ly/qBxC50XfOoN
"Identifying Community Violence Intervention (CVI) Approaches: A Grey Literature Scoping Review"
#NJGVRCPI: Devon Ziminski, PhD
📚Read the full paper▶️ ow.ly/qBxC50XfOoN
Our latest📑 research brings you the latest data on firearm-related harm🚨 in the United States. Take a minute to read the 🔑 points from the lead author, Daniel Semenza, #NJGVRC director of research🔬. Read the full paper paper 🔽
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October 15, 2025 at 10:32 PM
Our latest📑 research brings you the latest data on firearm-related harm🚨 in the United States. Take a minute to read the 🔑 points from the lead author, Daniel Semenza, #NJGVRC director of research🔬. Read the full paper paper 🔽
ajph.aphapublications.org/doi/full/10....
ajph.aphapublications.org/doi/full/10....
🚨New Paper Alert from #NJGVRC
"The Influence of Firearm Dealer Openings and Closings on Local Shootings in the U.S."
#NJGVRC PI: @daniel-semenza.bsky.social, and colleagues.
✅out the visual abstract for the details
Read the full paper ➡️: www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
"The Influence of Firearm Dealer Openings and Closings on Local Shootings in the U.S."
#NJGVRC PI: @daniel-semenza.bsky.social, and colleagues.
✅out the visual abstract for the details
Read the full paper ➡️: www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
October 13, 2025 at 5:21 PM
🚨New Paper Alert from #NJGVRC
"The Influence of Firearm Dealer Openings and Closings on Local Shootings in the U.S."
#NJGVRC PI: @daniel-semenza.bsky.social, and colleagues.
✅out the visual abstract for the details
Read the full paper ➡️: www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
"The Influence of Firearm Dealer Openings and Closings on Local Shootings in the U.S."
#NJGVRC PI: @daniel-semenza.bsky.social, and colleagues.
✅out the visual abstract for the details
Read the full paper ➡️: www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
Just in! 📰 Check out the release on RutgersToday, about the new #NJGVRC research on firearm-related harm in the United States. #NJGVRC
PI @daniel-semenza.bsky.social and colleagues
Take some time to read the release ⬇️
👉 www.rutgers.edu/news/why-col...
PI @daniel-semenza.bsky.social and colleagues
Take some time to read the release ⬇️
👉 www.rutgers.edu/news/why-col...
Why the Collapse of Firearm Violence Prevention Is a Threat to U.S. Lives
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October 9, 2025 at 2:49 PM
Just in! 📰 Check out the release on RutgersToday, about the new #NJGVRC research on firearm-related harm in the United States. #NJGVRC
PI @daniel-semenza.bsky.social and colleagues
Take some time to read the release ⬇️
👉 www.rutgers.edu/news/why-col...
PI @daniel-semenza.bsky.social and colleagues
Take some time to read the release ⬇️
👉 www.rutgers.edu/news/why-col...
🚨 New Paper 📝 Alert from #NJGVRC! “Firearm Violence Prevention in Peril: A Call to Defend Our Public Safety Infrastructure” #NJGVRC PI:
@daniel-semenza.bsky.social
Journal:
@amjpublichealth.bsky.social
📚 Read more➡️ ow.ly/Ahtf50X8Tba
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Journal:
@amjpublichealth.bsky.social
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Firearm Violence Prevention in Peril: A Call to Defend Our Public Safety Infrastructure | AJPH | Vol. 115 Issue 11
American Journal of Public Health (AJPH) from the American Public Health Association (APHA)
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October 9, 2025 at 12:17 AM
🚨 New Paper 📝 Alert from #NJGVRC! “Firearm Violence Prevention in Peril: A Call to Defend Our Public Safety Infrastructure” #NJGVRC PI:
@daniel-semenza.bsky.social
Journal:
@amjpublichealth.bsky.social
📚 Read more➡️ ow.ly/Ahtf50X8Tba
@daniel-semenza.bsky.social
Journal:
@amjpublichealth.bsky.social
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📣 We’re excited to welcome Allie Bond to the New Jersey Gun Violence Research Center team!
🎧 Hear directly from Allie and learn more about her work here.
✅ her latest paper, “Examining Demographic Characteristics of Firearm Owners Currently Engaged in Mental Health Treatment." 📖➡️ ow.ly/n3oA50X8uNa
🎧 Hear directly from Allie and learn more about her work here.
✅ her latest paper, “Examining Demographic Characteristics of Firearm Owners Currently Engaged in Mental Health Treatment." 📖➡️ ow.ly/n3oA50X8uNa
October 8, 2025 at 3:03 PM
📣 We’re excited to welcome Allie Bond to the New Jersey Gun Violence Research Center team!
🎧 Hear directly from Allie and learn more about her work here.
✅ her latest paper, “Examining Demographic Characteristics of Firearm Owners Currently Engaged in Mental Health Treatment." 📖➡️ ow.ly/n3oA50X8uNa
🎧 Hear directly from Allie and learn more about her work here.
✅ her latest paper, “Examining Demographic Characteristics of Firearm Owners Currently Engaged in Mental Health Treatment." 📖➡️ ow.ly/n3oA50X8uNa
🚨 New Paper 📝 Alert from #NJGVRC
“Examining Demographic Characteristics of Firearm Owners Currently Engaged in Mental Health Treatment”
#NJGVRC PI: Allie Bond, PhD
📚 Read more➡️ onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/...
“Examining Demographic Characteristics of Firearm Owners Currently Engaged in Mental Health Treatment”
#NJGVRC PI: Allie Bond, PhD
📚 Read more➡️ onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/...
Examining Demographic Characteristics of Firearm Owners Currently Engaged in Mental Health Treatment
Objective Research on the demographic characteristics and mental health profiles of those with firearm access is scarce. To address this gap, the current study examined the demographic characteristi...
onlinelibrary.wiley.com
October 7, 2025 at 3:40 PM
🚨 New Paper 📝 Alert from #NJGVRC
“Examining Demographic Characteristics of Firearm Owners Currently Engaged in Mental Health Treatment”
#NJGVRC PI: Allie Bond, PhD
📚 Read more➡️ onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/...
“Examining Demographic Characteristics of Firearm Owners Currently Engaged in Mental Health Treatment”
#NJGVRC PI: Allie Bond, PhD
📚 Read more➡️ onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/...
Now Available!
The #NJGVRC Progress Report 2025📊.
💡Discover how our data-driven research is transforming policy and advancing public safety. 📚 Read the full report: issuu.com/newjerseygun...
The #NJGVRC Progress Report 2025📊.
💡Discover how our data-driven research is transforming policy and advancing public safety. 📚 Read the full report: issuu.com/newjerseygun...
FY25 - GVRC Progress Report
issuu.com
October 3, 2025 at 4:03 PM
Now Available!
The #NJGVRC Progress Report 2025📊.
💡Discover how our data-driven research is transforming policy and advancing public safety. 📚 Read the full report: issuu.com/newjerseygun...
The #NJGVRC Progress Report 2025📊.
💡Discover how our data-driven research is transforming policy and advancing public safety. 📚 Read the full report: issuu.com/newjerseygun...
🎙️ Firearm violence affects more than you think — even dental health. On #InternationPodcastDay, hear him discuss his 2025 study on how gun violence impacts health, care access, and more.
#GunViolence #PublicHealth #PodcastDay #DentalHealth
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#GunViolence #PublicHealth #PodcastDay #DentalHealth
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Firearm Violence and Dental Health
Listen to Firearm Violence and Dental Health by NJGVRC #np on #SoundCloud
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September 30, 2025 at 4:59 PM
🎙️ Firearm violence affects more than you think — even dental health. On #InternationPodcastDay, hear him discuss his 2025 study on how gun violence impacts health, care access, and more.
#GunViolence #PublicHealth #PodcastDay #DentalHealth
ow.ly/YpUg50X4tNA
#GunViolence #PublicHealth #PodcastDay #DentalHealth
ow.ly/YpUg50X4tNA
🎙️ Hear from @daniel-semenza.bsky.social, director of research at the #NJGVRC, NEW Vlog/Blog on:
The ripple effects of gun violence exposure — and how it impacts mental, physical, and behavioral health.
👂📖 ➡️ ow.ly/9GO750X0jZq
What does “violence exposure” really mean?
Take a moment to listen.
The ripple effects of gun violence exposure — and how it impacts mental, physical, and behavioral health.
👂📖 ➡️ ow.ly/9GO750X0jZq
What does “violence exposure” really mean?
Take a moment to listen.
September 22, 2025 at 3:51 PM
🎙️ Hear from @daniel-semenza.bsky.social, director of research at the #NJGVRC, NEW Vlog/Blog on:
The ripple effects of gun violence exposure — and how it impacts mental, physical, and behavioral health.
👂📖 ➡️ ow.ly/9GO750X0jZq
What does “violence exposure” really mean?
Take a moment to listen.
The ripple effects of gun violence exposure — and how it impacts mental, physical, and behavioral health.
👂📖 ➡️ ow.ly/9GO750X0jZq
What does “violence exposure” really mean?
Take a moment to listen.
🎥 Meet Dr. Samantha Daruwala discussing her #NJGVRC-funded research on firearm owners' experiences with suicidal thoughts and short-term risk factors beyond mental health. Her work aims to improve life-saving and suicide prevention.
September 10, 2025 at 5:31 PM
🎥 Meet Dr. Samantha Daruwala discussing her #NJGVRC-funded research on firearm owners' experiences with suicidal thoughts and short-term risk factors beyond mental health. Her work aims to improve life-saving and suicide prevention.
🔎 Learn more about @mikeanestis.bsky.social, executive director of the #NJGVRC. The RGVRC 📰 series, 🔦spotlights experts working to better understand, prevent, and respond to firearm violence — through research, policy, and lived experience. 📑 Read the full article www.rockinst.org/blog/rgvrc-m...
RGVRC Member Highlight: Michael Anestis | Rockefeller Institute of Government
Learn more about the research of Dr. Michael Anestis, a member of the RGVRC and the executive director of the New Jersey Gun Violence Research Center at Rutgers University.
www.rockinst.org
September 9, 2025 at 6:00 PM
🔎 Learn more about @mikeanestis.bsky.social, executive director of the #NJGVRC. The RGVRC 📰 series, 🔦spotlights experts working to better understand, prevent, and respond to firearm violence — through research, policy, and lived experience. 📑 Read the full article www.rockinst.org/blog/rgvrc-m...
Allie Bond to Join the Rutgers School of Public Health and New Jersey Gun Violence Research Center sph.rutgers.edu/news/allie-b...
Allie Bond to Join the Rutgers School of Public Health and New Jersey Gun Violence Research Center
sph.rutgers.edu
September 2, 2025 at 7:14 PM
Allie Bond to Join the Rutgers School of Public Health and New Jersey Gun Violence Research Center sph.rutgers.edu/news/allie-b...
📹 In this video, #NJGVRC grant awardee Dr. Alex Santana discusses how his project has empowered community-based organizations throughout Newark, NJ, in efforts to reduce and prevent gun violence in Newark, NJ. #GunViolenceReseach #RutgersResearch
September 2, 2025 at 4:21 PM
📹 In this video, #NJGVRC grant awardee Dr. Alex Santana discusses how his project has empowered community-based organizations throughout Newark, NJ, in efforts to reduce and prevent gun violence in Newark, NJ. #GunViolenceReseach #RutgersResearch
Our hearts are with Annunciation Catholic School in Minneapolis. 💔 Honoring the lives lost, holding space for all those affected, and standing with the community in grief and mourning.
August 28, 2025 at 11:03 AM
Our hearts are with Annunciation Catholic School in Minneapolis. 💔 Honoring the lives lost, holding space for all those affected, and standing with the community in grief and mourning.