At CSPV, we partner with you and use what we know works from prevention science to create a world where individuals, families, and schools flourish in communities free from the harms of violence. We specialize in the challenging and rewarding work of connecting scientific knowledge to real-world settings.
CSPV bridges the gap between research and practice.
A world where everyone feels safe.
We prevent violence and promote healthy development by partnering with decision-makers and action-takers to strategically integrate the best available research into practice.
Our values collectively define the essence of our organizational culture. They also serve as guidelines for how we collaborate with our partners to create a world where everyone feels safe.
Dismantling all forms of human oppression is integral to breaking cycles of violence. We believe systemic racism and other forms of oppression are a pervasive form of violence, which limit the opportunity to achieve human potential. We have the scientific and ethical duty to ensure equity and justice are the cornerstones of our work.
We dedicate ourselves to using our skills and expertise to dismantle all systems of oppression so that everyone can achieve their full human potential.
We use the highest scientific standards in our research and evaluation, and in the programs, practices, and policies we recommend.
We encourage diverse perspectives and value the lived experiences of our partners, understanding that local expertise is necessary for creating relevant and sustainable solutions.
We tailor interventions to meet the needs of the local context. We create feasible, actionable solutions that respond to complicated, real world problems.
We strive for excellence and are continuous learners at heart. We anticipate changing circumstances and embrace opportunities to grow and improve.
We realize preventing violence starts with ourselves. We prioritize well-being and human potential and cultivate a culture of wellness, support, respect, and fun with our colleagues and partners.
CSPV was founded in 1992 by internationally renowned violence researcher Dr. Delbert S. Elliott to reduce violence and promote positive youth development. Since then, CSPV has successfully led over 75 comprehensive school and community initiatives in Colorado and across the nation, totaling over $80 million dollars.
Fifty years ago, the Kerner Commission Report focused on identifying what should be done to address violence. The report stated, “the nation must stop doing what doesn’t work and replicate what does work at a scale equal to the dimensions of our problems.” For nearly 30 years, CSPV has been a pioneer in studying and identifying what works and championing the use of evidence-based programs, practices, and policies with the highest scientific standards. This includes ending the use of programs that lack evidence of effectiveness or have harmful effects.
CSPV has learned firsthand about the challenges to implementing what works and has spent nearly 30 years studying those challenges and developing processes to address them. In response, CSPV researchers have designed, conducted, and led comprehensive school and community initiatives and research studies that involve working in partnership with schools and communities to strategically select and effectively implement evidence-based programs, practices, and policies using a public health approach.
CSPV is housed within the Program on Problem Behavior and Positive Youth Development within the Institute of Behavioral Science at the University of Colorado Boulder.
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