About CSPV
The Center for the Study and Prevention of Violence (CSPV) leads the way in studying and identifying what works to prevent violence, as well as championing the use of evidence-based programs, practices and policies with the highest scientific standards.
Through trusted partnerships, our team collaborates with communities, schools, law enforcement, health and human service systems and policymakers to provide individualized and contextually responsive strategies to reduce violence and improve public safety for the long term.
Violence can be Prevented
We believe violence can be prevented and use a comprehensive public health approach to confront the root causes of violence.
Offering Hope — Together
We welcome the opportunity to explore how we can partner with you to take action and create effective change in our communities now to prevent violence in the future.
Vision
A future without violence.
Mission
To translate research evidence into practical and scalable solutions to prevent violence.
Values
Our values define the essence of our culture and guide how we operate as an organization and collaborate with partners.
Collaboration
We cultivate and rely on partnerships to integrate diverse views and lived experiences to develop relevant, sustainable solutions, and mitigate unintended consequences.
Continuous Learning and Unlearning
We embrace humility as we ask questions, seek answers, and examine biases to increase self-awareness, expand our knowledge, and challenge assumptions.
Culture of Safety and Wellbeing
We aspire to co-create respectful environments where everyone can be their authentic self, feel valued, and access opportunities to be healthy in mind, body, and spirit.
Scientific Excellence and Advancement
We leverage the best available scientific evidence and rely on the local context and partner needs to progress violence prevention research and evaluation.