Johns Hopkins Center for Gun Violence Solutions

A Scoping Review of the Impacts of Firearm Violence on Black Women and Girls in the United States | Violence and Gender Despite the pervasive threat of firearm violence across the United States, research has overwhelmingly centered on male victims, often overlooking the devastating impact on black women and girls. In 2...

Director of Community Engaged Research & Partnerships, Sylvia Washington, conducted a review highlighting the lack of research on how gun violence uniquely impacts Black women + girls—identifying opportunities for future research, policy development, & prevention: www.liebertpub.com/doi/full/10....

The collection was led by guest editors, @joshhorwitz.bsky.social, co-director and Shannon Frattaroli, core faculty member of the Center.

Read the full collection: journals.sagepub.com/topic/collec...

New Special Collection Examines a Decade of Extreme Risk Protection Order Implementation, Impact, and Future Directions | Center for Gun Violence Solutions

A new special collection published in Sage INQUIRY: The Journal of Health Care Organization, Provision, and Financing examines the first decade of research, policy development, and implementation related to Extreme Risk Protection Orders. publichealth.jhu.edu/center-for-g...

🎬 Join us for a special free screening of the Oscar-nominated short film “All the Empty Rooms” on March 25 at 6:30 PM in DC.

Followed by a panel discussion with Oscar-nominated director Joshua Seftel and expert researcher @drcrifasi.bsky.social, PhD.

Register: www.eventbrite.com/e/stories-th...

What do credit scores have to do with gun violence? Research found that Philadelphia neighborhoods with lower avg. credit scores tend to have higher rates of gun violence. New study by Mudia Uzzi, our core faculty & @americanhealth.bsky.social Asst. Professor: americanhealth.jhu.edu/news/credit-...

Convening Centers Black Women and Girls in the Fight to End Gun Violence | Center for Gun Violence Solutions Bringing together voices from across the nation to reimagine safety and gun violence prevention from the perspective of Black women and girls.

Last year, the Center held a national convening to build a roadmap for violence prevention rooted in healing and community wisdom: publichealth.jhu.edu/center-for-g...

"We've been carrying the trauma, carrying the load, and we've not been the ones that are getting the resources to support the networks and the funding that are necessary to sustain it."

Kayla Alexis, CEO and founder of Sustained Equity Group, tells us. publichealth.jhu.edu/center-for-g...

Why is it important to center Black women and girls in the gun violence prevention space?

Crystal Turner, CEO of Crystal D Turner LLC, explains how we must amplify the voices of Black women and girls who are contributing to the fight to #endgunviolence.

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How have gun policies, enforcement strategies, and market dynamics shaped gun violence trends today?

Join CCJ’s Centering Justice project with experts Natasha Bagdasarian, Alan Gottlieb, @daniel-webster.bsky.social, and Rob Wilcox on March 10 to learn more: events.zoom.us/ev/AigV8lDJ3...

Centering Black Women and Girls in the Gun Violence Prevention Conversation YouTube video by JH Center for Gun Violence Solutions

This #WomensHistoryMonth, we asked why Black women and girls should be centered in the movement, and why it’s important to have this conversation now.

Watch the full video: youtube.com/shorts/5TNWn...

Black women and girls are leaders in the fight to end gun violence—but too often their voices and experiences are overlooked and underrepresented.

Read the new guide, “Policies to Reduce Gun Violence in Maryland”: publichealth.jhu.edu/sites/defaul...

A Roadmap For Safety: New Policies to Reduce Gun Violence in Maryland | Center for Gun Violence Solutions The Johns Hopkins Center for Gun Violence Solutions at the Bloomberg School of Public Health has released a new roadmap to help assist Maryland legislators in reducing gun violence in the state.

NEW ROADMAP OUT NOW: Policies to Reduce Gun Violence in Maryland. Our new guide offers a roadmap to stronger gun violence policies in Maryland. Produced in collaboration with/ @safermaryland.bsky.social, it shares data-informed steps for Maryland policymakers to reduce firearm deaths. Read about it:

Confronting the Violence Black Women and Girls Endure Addressing the gun violence crisis facing Black women and girls demands urgency, investment, and accountability.

Community safety cannot be built while entire experiences remain unseen.

Dr. Sylvia C. Washington of @jhucgvs.bsky.social explains what the field needs to do differently.

The data is clear: Black women and girls face serious and rising gun violence, yet their experiences are still too often overlooked in research, policy, and media coverage. What we fail to center, we fail to solve.

Happy Birthday, Hopkins!

150 years ago today, Johns Hopkins opened with a bold vision for learning and discovery. Come along as we look back at moments that shaped that legacy and continue to carry it forward.

Explore more from 150 years of Johns Hopkins: 150.jhu.edu

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Gun violence has taken a disproportionate toll on Black communities – yet the experiences of Black women and girls are too often left out of the picture.

Last year, CGVS centered Black women and girls in a conversation about reducing violence and its effects. publichealth.jhu.edu/sites/defaul...

Column: Virginia needs a state center for gun violence prevention A statewide center for gun violence prevention would support data collection, research and effective policy implementation, the Johns Hopkins Center for Gun Violence Solutions’ Lori Haas writ…

A new statewide center for gun violence prevention in Virginia would serve as a hub to coordinate strategy, support effective policy implementation, and much more.

Read the new opinion piece in @pilotonline.com by our advocacy manager @lorihaasva.bsky.social: www.pilotonline.com/2026/02/14/c...

Did Americans’ reasons for gun ownership differ in 2025 vs 2023?

Yes. In ways that signal an important warning for public safety and for democracy.

Read the full (but brief!) report here:
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SnapTalk: The Evidence on ERPOs Lisa Geller, MPH, and Spencer Cantrell, JD, faculty and co-leads of the National ERPO Resource Center, share insights on Extreme Risk Protection Orders (ERPOs), also known as red flag laws, and lead a timely conversation on what the evidence tells us ab...

ICYMI ▶️ Watch our latest SnapTalk: The Evidence on ERPOs

Experts Lisa Geller and Spencer Cantrell shared insights on Extreme Risk Protection Orders (ERPOs) and why they matter for gun violence prevention: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R9bUEb2vGdc

3 Data-Backed Strategies to Reduce Gun Violence Against Youth A public health researcher at the Johns Hopkins Center for Gun Violence Solutions outlines a four-step approach to prevention.

There are data-backed strategies to save young lives. “We must reimagine and demand a country where our children can dream, learn, and grow free from the dangers and fear of gun violence.”

Read the new Children's Hospital Association op-ed by Sr. Research Data Analyst Nandita Somayaji:

Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: Snaptalk: The Evidence on ERPOs. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webinar. Save your spot for our next SnapTalk on February 12 at 11 AM with Lisa Geller and Spencer Cantrell faculty and co-leads of the National ERPO Resource Center. They’ll share insights on Extreme Risk Pro...

SnapTalk: The Evidence on ERPOs is LIVE TOMORROW February 12 at 11 AM with experts, Lisa Geller & Spencer Cantrell. They’ll share their insights on Extreme Risk Protection Orders (ERPOs), how they’re being used, and why they matter for gun violence prevention.

Register: jh.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

Congratulations to Elizabeth Wagner, Sr Biostatistician at the Center, for receiving the 2025 Wray Jackson Smith Scholarship! 🏆 She is recognized for her work evaluating firearm policies and her dedication to advancing statistical knowledge for govt. service. www.clairekelling.com/files/sss_fa...

Gun violence is a public health epidemic plaguing our nation.

Stay informed. Stay engaged.

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How are ERPOs being used to save lives?

Join us for our next SnapTalk on Thursday, February 12 at 11AM with experts, Lisa Geller and Spencer Cantrell. They’ll share insights on how they're being used and why they matter for gun violence prevention. Register: jh.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: Snaptalk: The National ERPO Resource Center. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webinar. Save your spot for our next SnapTalk on February 12 at 11 AM with Lisa Geller and Spencer Cantrell faculty and co-leads of the National ERPO Resource Center. They’ll share insights on Extreme Risk Pro...

Save your spot for the next SnapTalk! 📆

On February 12 at 11AM ET, @lisageller.bsky.social and @spencercantrell.bsky.social, faculty & co-leads of the National ERPO Resource Center, will share insights on Extreme Risk Protection Orders and what the evidence tells us. jh.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

Several gun violence prevention bills have officially passed Virginia’s Senate committee—an important step toward building safer communities. ✅ Learn more about our priority bills: publichealth.jhu.edu/center-for-g...

Congratulations to All the Empty Rooms for the deeply deserved Oscar nomination for Best Documentary Short. This profoundly moving film honors the lives of children lost to gun violence and confronts us with the devastating consequences of inaction. #AlltheEmptyRooms

Proud to raise our voices and stand together at Virginia’s Advocacy Day 🏛️ Advocacy means showing up, speaking out, and working toward policies that strengthen our communities and keep us safe. When we unite, we can create lasting change for all Virginians. 🧡 www.wric.com/news/politic...

Delaware’s Permit to Purchase law has been in effect since Nov. How’s it going? Hear from co-director Cass Crifasi, Secretary Bushweller, and DE State Police Colonel Crotty about what’s next. Register for @saferdelaware.bsky.social briefing on January 27, 12pm ET: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...