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We look forward to a wonderful and safe fall semester!

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The Cardiff Violence Prevention Model provides a straightforward framework, guidance materials, and a comprehensive toolkit on community violence prevention. Published by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Division for Violence Prevention.

On May 10th, PROGRESS Co-Director Woodie Kessel spoke at the 78th EWA National Seminar in a session entitled "A Solutions Journalism Approach to Covering the Impact of Guns on Children."  Read his remarks here: bsos.umd.edu/research/pro...

PROGRESS is now an official Center member of the Society for the Advancement of Violence and Injury Research (SAVIR). We're excited to collaborate with others working to prevent violence and injuries through research and advocacy.
Learn more: thesavir.org

Join The Trace on June 13 for a virtual event: Gun Violence and Gen Z. Hear from youth leaders and policymakers as they discuss the impact of gun violence on their generation and the strategies driving prevention efforts.
Register: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

PROGRESS commends and appreciates Congressman Ivey for his steadfast support of community-based violence reduction research and programs.

On January 30, 2025, Congressman Glenn Ivey met with PROGRESS Co-Directors Joseph Richardson and Woodie Kessel during his visit to the University of Maryland. The dialogue continued on February 25, when the co-directors met with Congressman Ivey at his U.S. Capitol offices.

The Anne Arundel Co. Dept. of Health is distributing free gun safety kits at select libraries. Community members are also invited to a Gun Violence Prevention Event:
🗓️ Thurs, June 5 | 5:30–7:30 PM
📍 Busch Annapolis Library
🔗 Register: aahealth.org/gvit-meeting

PROGRESS organized a dialogue at the University of Maryland focused on CVI data, analysis, and policy. This convening brought together researchers, policymakers, and representatives from community-based organizations (CBOs).

Read more on our website: bsos.umd.edu/research/pro... 💬

Read more about the event on the PROGRESS website at go.umd.edu/progress.

PROGRESS held a teach-in at the University of Maryland as a way to bring together students, staff, and community-based organizations. This event provided an open forum for concerned members of the UMD community to voice their concerns.

PROGRESS is excited to announce that we are hosting a teach-in to engage students, faculty, and community members in meaningful discussions about gun violence prevention and intervention strategies.

PROGRESS congratulates University of Maryland students Damilola Folorunso, Maria Lukz, and Sofia Hasrat for winning the prestigious first-place award at the Public Health Innovation Lab competition.

On February 25th, PROGRESS Co-Director Jo Richardson presented at a Congressional Briefing on Preventing Gun Violence, organized by the Center for Evidence-Based Crime Policy at GMU and the Harry F. Guggenheim Foundation.

Yesterday, PROGRESS Co-Director Jo Richardson joined other public health leaders for an @PostLive discussion on the number one cause of death for children and teens in America: gun violence.

"We cannot incarcerate our way out of this with a law enforcement approach," Dr. Richardson said.

On Oct 17, 2024, PROGRESS held a dialogue at UMD on design justice and equitable partnerships. CBOs and stakeholders discussed engagement best practices, research on violence and tech, and collaboration on MOUs, contracts, and shared goals.

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PROGRESS held a workshop/dialogue focusing on design justice principles at the University of Maryland on Monday September 16th, 2024.

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The PROGRESS team—headlined by student researchers Hannah Balcanoff and Shayla Stringfield—participated in the Montgomery County Youth Gun Violence Prevention Summit on Saturday, May 4th, at The Universities at Shady Grove.

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The University of Maryland's College of Behavioral and Social Sciences (BSOS) held a Research Showcase on Inequality on Thursday, May 2, 2024. Alongside a total of 49 other projects, PROGRESS presented a poster under the theme of Health and Well-Being.

Learn More: bsos.umd.edu/research/pro...