Developing Knowledge and Driving Change
Our research informs policies and programs that prevent violence and empowers communities to help realize a safer future.
Violence Prevention Research Program
Studying the causes, consequences, and prevention of violence
UC Davis Centers for Violence Prevention
The Violence Prevention Research Program is a branch of the UC Davis Centers for Violence Prevention. At the Centers for Violence Prevention, we conduct and share actionable research on violence and its prevention so that all people can experience their full potential.
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Learning Resources for Clinicians
The mission of the BulletPoints Project is to teach medical and mental health care providers how to reduce the risk of firearm injury in their patients. BulletPoints does this by providing evidence-informed, politically neutral information and tools for use in different clinical and educational settings. Check out our comprehensive website to access a variety of resources, and our free, 1-hour, on-demand accredited continuing education course.
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Research Database
Interested in seeing more of our violence prevention research? Check out our Research Database at the Centers for Violence Prevention website.
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Having difficulty finding a publication, statistic, or video? Email us and include "Information Request" in the subject line. We try to respond by the end of the next business day, but if your need is more urgent, be sure to let us know.
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