Who We Are
The Center for the Study and Prevention of Violence (CSPV) is leading efforts to generate new knowledge and advance innovative solutions to prevent violence, as well as championing the use of evidence-based programs.
For over 30 years, CSPV has stood at the forefront of violence prevention, serving as a trusted local, state, national and international resource supporting best practices in violence prevention.
Our team brings together a diverse range of expertise and field experience including sociology, psychology, education, public health, and community development. This interdisciplinary foundation, combined with our longstanding reputation and commitment to meaningful, data-informed action, uniquely positions CSPV to lead efforts in violence prevention and interrupt the cycles of harm that persist in our society.
Our Approach
- Comprehensive: Addressing the underlying risk, protective factors, and deeper societal forces that fuel violence.
- Actionable: Developing individualized action plans through engaging, inclusive processes and incorporating evidence-informed, contextually relevant programs and strategies.
- Data-Driven: Utilizing data to identify and set priorities, make strategic decisions, and monitor progress.
- Adaptable: Tailoring tools and processes to fit the local context while integrating best practices in implementation science.
Our Expertise
- Strategies: Designing and implementing violence prevention strategies.
- Infrastructure: Building prevention infrastructure for data informed decision-making.
- Innovation: Applying contextually relevant innovations in research.
- Root Causes: Addressing risk and protective factors and other underlying contributors.
- Engagement: Expanding and diversifying the research pipeline. Evaluation Measuring intervention effectiveness and identifying improvement strategies.
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 depend on partnerships to create sustainable solutions and minimize unintended consequences.
Continuous Learning and Unlearning
We question assumptions, examine biases, and seek answers to expand knowledge and self-awareness.
Culture of Safety and Wellbeing
We co-create respectful environments where everyone can be authentic, feel valued, and access opportunities for wellbeing.
Scientific Excellence and Advancement
We rely on scientific evidence and the local contexts to progress violence prevention research and evaluation.