Areas of Focus
Violence
The U-M Injury Prevention Center has unique expertise in violence prevention. From funded exploratory studies to educational events, we are working to find ways to prevent youth violence, sexual violence, intimate partner violence, and firearm violence across populations in the Great Lakes Region and across the United States. Below you’ll find links to more information about our work in this area, as well as a listing of members doing work or interested in this area. We invite you to explore and join us as we move forward to advance research and prevention.
SafERteens: Youth Violence Implementation Toolkit
Find all the material you need to implement an evidence-based youth violence prevention program in your emergency department.
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
11.27.22
SAVE the DATE: Safety 2022 – 14th World Conference on Injury Prevention & Safety Promotion: Postponed to November 27-30, 2022
Injury prevention and safety promotion is a maturing area. It involves many disciplines and interest…
03.30.22
Save the Date: SAVIR Annual Conference
Mark your calendar for March 30-April 1 2022 – the SAVIR Conference will take place…
11.12.21
2nd Annual Virtual Injury Prevention Center Research Symposium: Using Technology to Advance Injury Prevention Surveillance, Interventions, and Training
The University of Michigan Injury Prevention Center has organized a unique event for researchers, post-doctoral…
05.13.22
New Visual Abstract: Perceived Neighborhood Characteristics and Experiences of Intimate Partner Violence (IPV): A Multilevel Analysis
New Visual Abstract: Perceived Neighborhood Characteristics and Experiences of Intimate Partner Violence (IPV): A Multilevel…
05.05.22
U-M Injury Prevention Center Newsletter April 2022
This month’s highlights include new IPV-focused visual abstracts in the areas of alcohol-involved overdose deaths…
04.18.22
New Visual Abstract: Technology-facilitated Violence prevalence and associations among a nationally-representative sample of young men
New Visual Abstract: Technology-Facilitated Violence Prevalence and Associations Among a Nationally Representative Sample of Young…
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.
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
Patrick Carter, MD
Youth Violence Content Lead
Research Professor, Research Center for Group Dynamics, Institute for Social Research, University of Michigan
Faculty Affiliate, Center for Inequality Dynamics, Institute for Social Research
Co-Director, Training and Education Core, University of Michigan Injury Prevention Center
Co-Director, Outreach and Translation Core, University of Michigan Injury Prevention Center
Sheldon D. Rose Collegiate Professor, Social Work, University of Michigan School of Social Work
Professor and Marion Elizabeth Blue Endowed Chair in Children and Families, School of Social Work, University of Michigan
Sexual Violence Content Lead, Research Core, University of Michigan Injury Prevention Center
Irwin Rosenstock Professor, Health Behavior and Health Education, University of Michigan School of Public Health
Johnson & Johnson Nurse Innovation Fellow, School of Nursing, University of Michigan
Director, Statistics and Methods Section, Research Core, University of Michigan Injury Prevention Center
Associate Professor, Health Behavior and Health Education, University of Michigan, School of Public Health
Professor, Sociology & Criminal Justice, College of Liberal Arts & Science, Wayne State University
Evaluation Lead, Outreach and Translation Core, University of Michigan Injury Prevention Center
Professor, Health Behavior and Health Education, University of Michigan School of Public Health
Co-Director, Training and Education Core, University of Michigan Injury Prevention Center
Postdoctoral Fellow, Firearm Safety Among Children and Teens (FACTS) Consortium, University of Michigan
Assistant Professor, Department of Health Behavior and Biological Sciences, School of Nursing, University of Michigan
Assistant Professor of Community Health, College of Education, Wayne State University
Members with Interest/Expertise in Violence Prevention
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Alexandra Yolanda Bravo Schroth, BS
University of Piura -
Amy Moore
MPHI Contractor -
Annise Wassman, EdS
Mesa Public Schools -
Ashley Seabolt, LPC
network180 -
Benita Arokiaraj, MPH
Emory University Rollins School of Public Health -
Brandon Bond, BA
University of Michigan -
Breann Edwards, BS
University of Michigan -
Brian Menge
Highland Park Police Department -
Carla Knighton, AA
KEEPING IT SANE SUPPORT CIRCLE (k.i.s.s.c.) -
Carmen Butcher-Houston, MSW
Legacy/Sums Guidance & Therapy -
Carrie Morken, BA
Health Connect America -
Chastity Flint, BSN, RN
Driscoll Health Plan -
Christian Lumaj
University of Michigan -
Diamond Buchanan
Diamond Buchanan -
Dr. Yahya Alnashri
Johns Hopkins University, USA & Prince Sattam bin Abdulaziz University, Saudi Arabia -
Duaa Noureddine, BA
Caritas Lebanon -
Ellen Copeland-Brown, MBA
Michigan Medicine -
Emily Deal, MS
University of Wisconsin Milwaukee -
Greg Greenfield, MA, MPA
Western Michigan University -
Gregory Cooper
Michigan National Guard -
Heidi Olivares, MSW
Van Buren ISD -
Ina Robinson, MPH
Safe States Alliance -
Jacob Caponi, MA
University of Michigan -
James Kimberling, MSW
East Orange General Hospital -
Joseph Nisha, BS
UCLA -
Kassie Hsu, BS
Harris County Public Health -
Kathleen Bloom, MA
Network 180 -
Kathleen Howe, MPH
University of Michigan -
Kathryn Bergeron, MSW
Hope Community Services -
Keara Sullivan
University of Michigan