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We conduct research + use advocacy to implement evidence-based, equitable policies and programs that will prevent gun violence. publichealth.jhu.edu/center-for-gun-violence-solutions linktr.ee/jhu_cgvs
What do credit scores have to do with gun violence? Research found that Philadelphia neighborhoods with lower avg. credit scores tend to have higher rates of gun violence. New study by Mudia Uzzi, our core faculty & @americanhealth.bsky.social Asst. Professor: americanhealth.jhu.edu/news/credit-...
Last year, the Center held a national convening to build a roadmap for violence prevention rooted in healing and community wisdom: publichealth.jhu.edu/center-for-g...
"We've been carrying the trauma, carrying the load, and we've not been the ones that are getting the resources to support the networks and the funding that are necessary to sustain it."
Kayla Alexis, CEO and founder of Sustained Equity Group, tells us. publichealth.jhu.edu/center-for-g...
Why is it important to center Black women and girls in the gun violence prevention space?
Crystal Turner, CEO of Crystal D Turner LLC, explains how we must amplify the voices of Black women and girls who are contributing to the fight to #endgunviolence.
#WomensHistoryMonth
How have gun policies, enforcement strategies, and market dynamics shaped gun violence trends today?
Join CCJ’s Centering Justice project with experts Natasha Bagdasarian, Alan Gottlieb, @daniel-webster.bsky.social, and Rob Wilcox on March 10 to learn more: events.zoom.us/ev/AigV8lDJ3...
This #WomensHistoryMonth, we asked why Black women and girls should be centered in the movement, and why it’s important to have this conversation now.
Watch the full video: youtube.com/shorts/5TNWn...
Black women and girls are leaders in the fight to end gun violence—but too often their voices and experiences are overlooked and underrepresented.
Read the new guide, “Policies to Reduce Gun Violence in Maryland”: publichealth.jhu.edu/sites/defaul...
NEW ROADMAP OUT NOW: Policies to Reduce Gun Violence in Maryland. Our new guide offers a roadmap to stronger gun violence policies in Maryland. Produced in collaboration with/ @safermaryland.bsky.social, it shares data-informed steps for Maryland policymakers to reduce firearm deaths. Read about it:
Community safety cannot be built while entire experiences remain unseen.
Dr. Sylvia C. Washington of @jhucgvs.bsky.social explains what the field needs to do differently.
The data is clear: Black women and girls face serious and rising gun violence, yet their experiences are still too often overlooked in research, policy, and media coverage. What we fail to center, we fail to solve.
Happy Birthday, Hopkins!
150 years ago today, Johns Hopkins opened with a bold vision for learning and discovery. Come along as we look back at moments that shaped that legacy and continue to carry it forward.
Explore more from 150 years of Johns Hopkins: 150.jhu.edu
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Gun violence has taken a disproportionate toll on Black communities – yet the experiences of Black women and girls are too often left out of the picture.
Last year, CGVS centered Black women and girls in a conversation about reducing violence and its effects. publichealth.jhu.edu/sites/defaul...
A new statewide center for gun violence prevention in Virginia would serve as a hub to coordinate strategy, support effective policy implementation, and much more.
Read the new opinion piece in @pilotonline.com by our advocacy manager @lorihaasva.bsky.social: www.pilotonline.com/2026/02/14/c...
Did Americans’ reasons for gun ownership differ in 2025 vs 2023?
Yes. In ways that signal an important warning for public safety and for democracy.
Read the full (but brief!) report here:
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ICYMI ▶️ Watch our latest SnapTalk: The Evidence on ERPOs
Experts Lisa Geller and Spencer Cantrell shared insights on Extreme Risk Protection Orders (ERPOs) and why they matter for gun violence prevention: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R9bUEb2vGdc
There are data-backed strategies to save young lives. “We must reimagine and demand a country where our children can dream, learn, and grow free from the dangers and fear of gun violence.”
Read the new Children's Hospital Association op-ed by Sr. Research Data Analyst Nandita Somayaji:
SnapTalk: The Evidence on ERPOs is LIVE TOMORROW February 12 at 11 AM with experts, Lisa Geller & Spencer Cantrell. They’ll share their insights on Extreme Risk Protection Orders (ERPOs), how they’re being used, and why they matter for gun violence prevention.
Register: jh.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
Congratulations to Elizabeth Wagner, Sr Biostatistician at the Center, for receiving the 2025 Wray Jackson Smith Scholarship! 🏆 She is recognized for her work evaluating firearm policies and her dedication to advancing statistical knowledge for govt. service. www.clairekelling.com/files/sss_fa...
Gun violence is a public health epidemic plaguing our nation.
Stay informed. Stay engaged.
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How are ERPOs being used to save lives?
Join us for our next SnapTalk on Thursday, February 12 at 11AM with experts, Lisa Geller and Spencer Cantrell. They’ll share insights on how they're being used and why they matter for gun violence prevention. Register: jh.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
Save your spot for the next SnapTalk! 📆
On February 12 at 11AM ET, @lisageller.bsky.social and @spencercantrell.bsky.social, faculty & co-leads of the National ERPO Resource Center, will share insights on Extreme Risk Protection Orders and what the evidence tells us. jh.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
Several gun violence prevention bills have officially passed Virginia’s Senate committee—an important step toward building safer communities. ✅ Learn more about our priority bills: publichealth.jhu.edu/center-for-g...
Congratulations to All the Empty Rooms for the deeply deserved Oscar nomination for Best Documentary Short. This profoundly moving film honors the lives of children lost to gun violence and confronts us with the devastating consequences of inaction. #AlltheEmptyRooms
Proud to raise our voices and stand together at Virginia’s Advocacy Day 🏛️ Advocacy means showing up, speaking out, and working toward policies that strengthen our communities and keep us safe. When we unite, we can create lasting change for all Virginians. 🧡 www.wric.com/news/politic...
Delaware’s Permit to Purchase law has been in effect since Nov. How’s it going? Hear from co-director Cass Crifasi, Secretary Bushweller, and DE State Police Colonel Crotty about what’s next. Register for @saferdelaware.bsky.social briefing on January 27, 12pm ET: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
Congratulations to our 2025-2026 Excellence in Teaching Award recipients! 🏆
@johnshopkinssph.bsky.social students recognize the faculty who have contributed significantly to the intellectual life of the School. publichealth.jhu.edu/offices-and-...
More from Baltimore’s Vigil of Remembrance: www.wmar2news.com/news/region/...
Mayor Brandon Scott and Baltimore MONSE held a Vigil of Remembrance to honor Baltimoreans lost to violence, suicide, fatal overdose, and first responders fallen in the line of duty. It was a powerful evening of reflection, healing, and a continued commitment to creating a safer city.
Center Co-Director Josh Horwitz joins John Katko on @wcny.bsky.social @balancingactkatko.bsky.social to discuss red flag laws and how they work.
Watch the segment: www.pbs.org/video/red-fl...
