🔗 Read more about the Cardiff Violence Prevention Model Toolkit here:.

The Cardiff Violence Prevention Model provides a straightforward framework, guidance materials, and a comprehensive toolkit on community violence prevention. Published by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Division for Violence Prevention.

📋 Firearm Violence Data Dashboard: Dashboard Data Highlights:

📊 Preliminary State Plan for a Public Health Approach to Reducing Firearm Violence: . Summary:

🔗 Join their webinar tomorrow, June 30 @ 10:00 AM to learn more about these resources:

The MD Department of Health’s Center for Firearm Violence Prevention and Intervention has launched two major tools to end Gun Violence Awareness Month: the Firearm Violence Data Dashboard and the Preliminary State Plan for a Public Health Approach to Reducing Firearm Violence.

A new report from Everytown Research & Policy provides data on the manufacturers most frequently linked to recovered crime guns across U.S. cities. 📊 Read the full report here:

Mayor Scott, MONSE & hospital partners marked Gun Violence Awareness Month with a resource fair & free gun lock event, with 275+ locks distributed. Read more about these prevention efforts:

On May 10th, PROGRESS Co-Director Woodie Kessel spoke at the 78th EWA National Seminar in a session entitled "A Solutions Journalism Approach to Covering the Impact of Guns on Children."  Read his remarks here:

PROGRESS is now an official Center member of the Society for the Advancement of Violence and Injury Research (SAVIR). We're excited to collaborate with others working to prevent violence and injury through research and advocacy. Learn more:

Join The Trace on June 13 for a virtual event: Gun Violence and Gen Z. Hear from youth leaders and policymakers as they discuss the impact of gun violence on their generation and the strategies driving prevention efforts. Register:

Firearm injuries in children, especially those aged 0–10, often occur close to home. A new study in Pediatrics finds most incidents happen in a child’s own ZIP code. Full study: Summary:

PROGRESS commends and appreciates Congressman Ivey for his steadfast support of community-based violence reduction research and programs.

On January 30, 2025, Congressman Glenn Ivey met with PROGRESS Co-Directors Joseph Richardson and Woodie Kessel during his visit to the University of Maryland. The dialogue continued on February 25, when the co-directors met with Congressman Ivey at his U.S. Capitol offices.

The Anne Arundel Co. Dept. of Health is distributing free gun safety kits at select libraries. Community members are also invited to a Gun Violence Prevention Event:.🗓️ Thurs, June 5 | 5:30–7:30 PM.📍 Busch Annapolis Library.🔗 Register:

The Anne Arundel Co. Dept. of Health is distributing free gun safety kits at select libraries. Community members are also invited to a Gun Violence Prevention Event:.🗓️ Thurs, June 5 | 5:30–7:30 PM.📍 Busch Annapolis Library.🔗 Register:

PROGRESS organized a dialogue at the University of Maryland focused on CVI data, analysis, and policy. This convening brought together researchers, policymakers, and representatives from community-based organizations (CBOs). Read more on our website:

Read more about the event on the PROGRESS website at

PROGRESS held a teach-in at the University of Maryland as a way to bring together students, staff, and community-based organizations. This event provided an open forum for concerned members of the UMD community to voice their concerns.

This event is an opportunity to contribute ideas, learn from experts, and engage with others who are passionate about addressing gun violence as a public health issue. Use the link in our bio to RSVP for the teach-in on Tuesday, April 15th. Questions? Email progress@umd.edu.