While the pandemic has made it difficult to pull solid findings from their work in Montbello, CSPV efforts to reduce youth violence continue, and participants still believe in the positive… Read more COVID-19 complicates efforts to stop youth violence in Montbello
How do we maximize the impact of federal funds by embracing ideas from the field of implementation science?
The American Institutes for Research, USA explore key themes in implementation science, and highlight lessons learned from the evaluation of implementation and outcomes of Safe Communities Safe Schools, a model… Read more How do we maximize the impact of federal funds by embracing ideas from the field of implementation science?
Grant to implement the evidence-informed Botvin LifeSkills Training (LST) High School program with Colorado students in grade 9
The Center for the Study and Prevention of Violence (CSPV) at CU Boulder is offering a grant to implement the evidence-informed Botvin LifeSkills Training (LST) High School program with Colorado students in grade 9. LST High… Read more Grant to implement the evidence-informed Botvin LifeSkills Training (LST) High School program with Colorado students in grade 9
CSPV Official Statement: Our Role in Dismantling Systemic Racism and Advancing Equity
On May 25, 2020, George Floyd, a Black man, was pinned on the ground for 8 minutes and 46 seconds by a white police officer, and yelled out numerous times,… Read more CSPV Official Statement: Our Role in Dismantling Systemic Racism and Advancing Equity
Montbello leaders ready for a potentially violent summer fueled by inequality made worse by the coronavirus
CSPV partners with local community leaders, working overtime to prevent the “recipe for disaster” that is inequality and systemic racism compounded by COVID-19. Longtime problems related to accessing education, healthy… Read more Montbello leaders ready for a potentially violent summer fueled by inequality made worse by the coronavirus
Opinion: We need a national prevention strategy for health and behavioral health problems
A national prevention strategy that uses tested and effective approaches and prioritizes funding for health and behavioral health directives to ensure the well-being of all citizens is urgently needed, says… Read more Opinion: We need a national prevention strategy for health and behavioral health problems
Mass Shootings, Tsunamis and the Coronavirus: It is Time to Heed the Warnings
After every mass shooting, I cry. I cry because I know violence can be prevented. I cry because few public conversations have anything to do with addressing the root causes… Read more Mass Shootings, Tsunamis and the Coronavirus: It is Time to Heed the Warnings
Stopping Violence in Schools: Effort to Create National Guidelines Underway
Through partnership with the National Association of School Resource Officers, CSPV helps create a new national set of best practices to prevent school violence. Click here to read the full… Read more Stopping Violence in Schools: Effort to Create National Guidelines Underway
NASRO to Lead Development of Standardized Violence Prevention Protocol for Schools
CSPV partners with NASRO to create a new national violence prevention toolkit, using the best of what we know works from research to end violence in U.S. schools. Read the… Read more NASRO to Lead Development of Standardized Violence Prevention Protocol for Schools
Center wins $1 million grant to improve K-12 school safety
CSPV researchers will evaluate Colorado’s school safety protocol and training program for feasibility, satisfaction, and cultural responsiveness, so educators can implement the program with confidence. Click here to read the… Read more Center wins $1 million grant to improve K-12 school safety
To research — and fight — youth violence in Northeast Park Hill, organizations will have to build trust and community connections
Through relationship building and collaboration, the organizations Park Hill Strong and Steps to Success work to reduce violence in their communities in Denver, Colorado. Read the full article at denverite.com.
Educating beyond academics: Schools seek right approach in social and emotional learning
Social emotional learning is key to preventing violence, “giving kids the skills that they need so that they don’t end up becoming violent,” says Beverly Kingston, director of CSPV. Read… Read more Educating beyond academics: Schools seek right approach in social and emotional learning