Areas of Focus
Youth Violence
Video Vignette --2018 Summit on the Prevention of Campus Sexual Assault: Summary and Next Steps
The U-M Injury Prevention Center is pleased to announce the release of the Campus Sexual Assault Summit video vignette. The vignette highlights the key takeaways from the day and provides direction in thinking about next steps in campus sexual assault prevention research.
PreventConnect Podcast highlights Campus Sexual Assault Prevention Summit
The Summit on the Prevention of Campus Sexual Assault is highlighted in the 2018 PreventConnect podcast series. Tune in to hear Dr. Erin Bonar, Sexual Violence Content Lead for the University of Michigan Injury Prevention Center, as she shares highlights and key takeaways from the Summit.
Violence Prevention News & Events
11.20.20
Injury Prevention Center 2020 Virtual Inaugural Research Symposium
The University of Michigan Injury Prevention Center has organized an unique event for researchers, post-doctoral…
04.01.19
SAVIR: Injury Prevention Advocacy: From Research to Policy
Injury Prevention Advocacy: From Research to Policy The 2019 SAVIR conference is scheduled for April…
02.19.19
Faculty Seminar: A Case-Crossover Study of Adolescents’ Activities & Triggers of Gun Assault
Thank you to all that attended in person or via the live webcast! If you…
04.30.20
New Family Guide to Home Firearm Safety During COVID-19
New Family Guide to Home Firearm Safety During COVID-19 The University of Michigan Injury Prevention…
04.17.20
New Video with Resources on Interpersonal Violence During COVID-19
New Video with Resources on Interpersonal Violence During COVID-19 Evidence-based resources for help in addressing…
01.20.20
Congratulations to Director Cunningham in being Named a Mom’s Demand Action Gun Sense Champion
Congratulations to Director Cunningham in being Named a Mom’s Demand Action Gun Sense Champion Director…
Latest Violence Prevention Publications
Violence Prevention Information & Tools
Family Guide to Home Firearm Safety During COVID-19
The COVID-19 public health emergency presents important safety considerations for families with firearms in the home. Current social distancing and stay at home measures may mean that children and teens have greater exposure to firearms present in the home. COVID-19 also presents new challenges for teens struggling with depression or other mental health issues, which may increase the risk of firearm injury. This resource has information about firearm safety and measures you can take to keep your family safe.
Video: Intimate Partner Violence and COVID-19
This video highlights evidence-based resources on interpersonal violence (IPV) that covers warning signs, impacts of IPV unique to COVID-19, and numbers to call/text in a crisis. These crisis resources are available to anyone affected by abuse, or anyone who is questioning unhealthy aspects of their relationship. You can also call or text these lines to get information about how to help others.
SafERteens: Youth Violence Implementation Toolkit
Summary of an Evidence-Based Youth Violence Prevention Program in the Emergency Department-SafERteens
This document highlights the SafERteens program, a brief intervention aimed at reducing and preventing violence and alcohol use among urban youth engaged in youth violence and alcohol use.
Summary of an Evidence-Based Dating Violence Intervention-Safe Dates
This document highlights the Safe Dates program designed to prevent and reduce dating violence (victimization and perpetration) among male and female middle and high school students.
Teen Dating Violence
Spotlight on teen dating violence, member highlight (Dr. Antonia Abbey), and resources.
Campus Sexual Assault Prevention
Spotlight on campus sexual assault prevention, member highlight (Ms. Holly Rider-Milkovich), resources.
Parents’ Guide to Home Firearm Safety
The U-M Injury Prevention Center has just published a one-sheet guide for parents to ensure home firearm safety. We invite you to download and disseminate this flyer broadly.
Funded Research Projects Focused on Violence Prevention
The U-M Injury Prevention Center has funded current and past injury research projects focusing on violence prevention. Peruse the projects listed below.
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Protecting Youth from Harm: Exploring Hope, Purpose and Meaning as Promotive Factors against Youth Violence
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Community-based Sociocultural Tailoring of IPV Prevention through peer-Educator Interactive Theater Performances and Audience Response Measurement
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Translation of an Evidenced-Based Violence Intervention for Adolescents in Primary Care (SafERteens-PC)
Core Faculty and Practitioners with Expertise in Violence Prevention
Please click on a faculty/practitioner’s name to access their full profile with research interests and funded projects.
Erin Bonar, PhD
Sexual Violence Content Lead
Patrick Carter, MD
Youth Violence Content Lead
Associate Professor, Health Behavior and Health Education, University of Michigan, School of Public Health
Co-Director, Outreach and Translation Core, University of Michigan Injury Prevention Center
Director, Statistics and Methods Section, Research Core, University of Michigan Injury Prevention Center
Assistant Professor, Health Behavior and Biological Sciences, University of Michigan School of Nursing
Evaluation Lead, Outreach and Translation Core, University of Michigan Injury Prevention Center
Sheldon D. Rose Collegiate Professor, Social Work, University of Michigan School of Social Work
Research Assistant Professor, Health Behavior and Health Education, University of Michigan School of Public Health
Associate Research Scientist, Health Behavior and Health Education, University of Michigan School of Public Health
Co-Director, Training and Education Core, University of Michigan Injury Prevention Center
Internship Lead, Training and Education Core, University of Michigan Injury Prevention Center
Sexual Violence Content Lead, Research Core, University of Michigan Injury Prevention Center
Co-Director, Training and Education Core, University of Michigan Injury Prevention Center
Irwin Rosenstock Professor, Health Behavior and Health Education, University of Michigan School of Public Health
Associate Professor, Health Behavior and Health Education, University of Michigan School of Public Health
Members with Interest/Expertise in Violence Prevention
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Aaron Cheek L.L.B.S.W.
University of Michigan -
Allison Krusky, MPH
Michigan Youth Violence Prevention Center and Prevention Research Center -
Allyson Berthiaume
MHA -
Amy Moore
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Andrea Chilcote, MS
Wayne State University -
Arlene Weisz, PhD
Wayne State University -
Ashley Rapp
School of Public Health -
Brian Menge
Highland Park Police Department -
Carolyn Joy Dayton, MSW, PhD
Wayne State University -
Catherine Kothari, PhD
WMU Homer Stryker MD School of Medicine -
Charlotte Burnett
University of Michigan -
Chelsea Castleberry
MDCH -
Christian Lumaj
University of Michigan -
Craig Dunham
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Desmond Patton, PhD
Columbia University -
Dr. Yahya Alnashri
Johns Hopkins University, USA & Prince Sattam bin Abdulaziz University, Saudi Arabia -
Dwana Bass BSN RN
Henry Ford Hospital -
Emily Deal, MS
University of Wisconsin Milwaukee -
Emily Dejka
University of Michigan -
Erin Guy
University of Michigan -
Eskira Kahsay
Michigan Medicine -
Ferhana Begum
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Gregory Cooper
Michigan National Guard -
Ina Robinson, MPH
Safe States Alliance -
Jagdish Khubchandani, MBBS, PhD
Ball State University -
Janie Felton
University of Michigan School of Public Health -
Jennifer Pierce
University of Michigan, Anesthesiology -
Jennifer Wareham, Ph.D.
Wayne State University -
Jhuree Hong
University of Michigan -
Julia A Wolfson, PhD MPP
University of Michigan School of Public Health