
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 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.
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
