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E Desmond Lee Professor Youth Crime & Violence Chair of CCJ @UMSL www.umsl.edu/ccj/directory/sullivan… scholars.org/scholar/christopher-j-… scholar.google.com/citations?user=v… Opinions my own

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Chris Sullivan @cjsullivan.bsky.social · 01/05/2026
"...it’s worth noting how bizarre this situation is."
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Michael P. Grosz @mp-grosz.bsky.social · 27/04/2026
Two simulation studies in this paper show that doubly robust methods for causal inference—especially regression weighted by inverse propensity scores—are more robust to model misspecification than traditional regression across many scenarios. link.springer.com/article/10.3...
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A review and evaluation of doubly robust approaches for estimating average treatment effects - Behavior Research Methods
In nonexperimental studies, obtaining an unbiased estimate of the average treatment effect (ATE) typically requires two key assumptions: that all relevant covariates are measured (i.e., no unmeasured ...
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APA Journals @apajournals.bsky.social · 10/03/2026
Attending #apls2026? Check out this opportunity to meet the editorial team of Law and Human Behavior and get involved with this APA journal! bit.ly/4ssk3Yn @ap-ls.org
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Dr. Cait Cavanagh @caitcavanagh.bsky.social · 12/02/2026
🚨New article alert! This review explores how adolescent development shapes youth trust as a distinct precursor to adult trust, highlighting the need for more ecologically valid and interdisciplinary approaches to studying trust. link.springer.com/article/10.1...
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A developmental psychological perspective on youth trust - Discover Psychology
Discover Psychology - Adolescence is a critical developmental period marked by significant social, emotional, and cognitive changes that profoundly impact trust. This paper examines how these...
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Chris Sullivan @cjsullivan.bsky.social · 05/02/2026
This is a nice high-level primer on how initial screening decisions work and how to put your paper in the best position at that part of the review process
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Jeff Asher @jeffasher.bsky.social · 02/02/2026
New this week: I looked at why there's no real evidence supporting the idea that murder is falling because of improved trauma care. jasher.substack.com/p/is-murder-...
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Is Murder Falling Because of Improved Trauma Care?
Why it isn't quite so cut and dry.
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Jose Pina-Sánchez 🇪🇺 @jpinasanchez.eurosky.social · 20/01/2026
To students looking for PhD opportunities in #CriminalJustice. 3XPhd (fully funded) positions to work with Jakub Drápal & @msoltes.bsky.social on their latest ERC project, from Charles University (Prague), imho the leading research centre on #Sentencing worldwide. www.prf.cuni.cz/sites/defaul...
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Conrad Hackett @conradhackett.bsky.social · 17/01/2026
Please share: Pew Research Center will provide $3,000 each for 19 new papers using our recent global datasets. We encourage reuse of our Pew-Templeton Global Religious Futures data! www.pewresearch.org/2026/01/16/seek…
To encourage reuse of our data, Pew Research Center, with support from the John Templeton Foundation, invites researchers to submit proposals for new research publications that use one or more of the following datasets (collectively, Datasets) from the Global Religious Futures (GRF) project:  Global Restrictions on Religion 2007-2022 dataset. This cumulative dataset includes measures of government restrictions on religion and social hostilities involving religion in nearly 200 countries and territories. Spring 2024 Survey. This dataset includes measures of religion and spirituality in 35 countries. (Comparable data was also collected in 2023 and 2024 for the United States. The downloadable materials which accompany the international dataset include additional information about U.S. data.) Dataset of Global Religious Composition Estimates for 2010 and 2020. This dataset includes estimates of the size of seven major religious groups in more than 200 countries and territories. We encourag
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daniellerudes.bsky.social @daniellerudes.bsky.social · 14/01/2026
JCOIN is now accepting applications for our next LEAP cohort. LEAP is an education & mentorship program to advance the capacity & diversity of high impact research in health/criminal legal settings through specialized training & skill-development curriculums. www.jcoinctc.org/leap/
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Learning Experiences to Advance Practice (LEAP) - Justice Community Overdose Innovation Network Coordination and Translation Center
Learning Experiences to Advance Practice (LEAP) is a multifaceted program designed to educate any interested individual about the nuances of conducting research in criminal justice settings.
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Chris Sullivan @cjsullivan.bsky.social · 05/01/2026
Some analysis of 2025 homicides in St. Louis with an insightful quote from Lee Slocum of UMSL CCJ
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Chris Sullivan @cjsullivan.bsky.social · 05/01/2026
I know one of your previous analyses referenced local resources aimed at violence and adjacent issues as a factor. It will be important to keep an eye on that for this year's numbers. Esp. as ARPA funds affecting those resource surges taper off and then go away in 2026
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Amstat-American Statistical Association @amstatnews.bsky.social · 30/12/2025
STATTR@K | Do you have tips, tricks, or ideas that could help students and early-career professionals navigate the statistics and data science fields? If so, think about writing for STATtr@k. Take a look at some topic ideas and inspiration: #STATSKY stattrak.amstat.org/2025/12/01/t...
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Chris Sullivan @cjsullivan.bsky.social · 28/12/2025
The evidence is pretty weak. Here's a relatively recent meta analysis--https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26597782/
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Chris Sullivan @cjsullivan.bsky.social · 23/12/2025
Building on your city/county point, St. Louis also has some boundary challenges in understanding crime relative to population. E.g., storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/34b4...
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Boundary Bias
How redefined STL boundaries could impact the city's violent crime rate
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Daniel Webster @daniel-webster.bsky.social · 23/12/2025
Looking at the historic reduction in US homicides from many angles. I appreciate the Real-Time Crime Index data - 12-month rolling trends for 570 cities 2018-2025. But this graph from U Chicago Crime Lab made me appreciate what Baltimore and St Louis have accomplished from their peak to 2025.
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Jeff Asher @jeffasher.bsky.social · 22/12/2025
Crime in the US almost certainly fell at a historic clip in 2025 led by the largest drop in murder ever recorded. The US likely had the lowest murder & property crime rates since at least 1960 & lowest violent crime rate since the mid-60s. My year in review: jasher.substack.com/p/2025-year-...
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2025 Year in Review: A Remarkable Drop In Crime
Crime almost certainly fell an enormous amount in 2025.
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Valerie Anderson, Ph.D. @valerieanderson.bsky.social · 13/12/2025
📝💲You may also choose to take part in a follow-up interview for compensation. 📌 This study has been approved by the University of Missouri–St. Louis IRB. Please share with your personal and professional networks. Thank you for helping advance knowledge on this important topic.
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Valerie Anderson, Ph.D. @valerieanderson.bsky.social · 13/12/2025
📢 ‼️ Recruiting for our study on human trafficking awareness and information sources. If you are a US resident, 18 or older, and speak English, you’re invited to participate. ⏳ DURATION: 10 minutes or less 🔗 SURVEY LINK: umsl.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...
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Andrew Gelman et al. @statmodeling.bsky.social · 14/12/2025
Combining a high-quality probability sample with data from larger online panels statmodeling.stat.columbia.edu/2025/12/14/c...
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Combining a high-quality probability sample with data from larger online panels | Statistical Modeling, Causal Inference, and Social Science
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The Conversation U.S. @us.theconversation.com · 12/12/2025
We've made it very easy to cut out the messy, time-consuming stuff that actually builds real relationships. But "inconvenience is the cost of community," and if you want a village, it takes choosing people over convenience. More insight from a scholar who studies belonging:
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The price of belonging is inconvenience. Are we still willing to pay it?
Every time we choose people over convenience, we invest in community. The real question in our homes, workplaces and democracies is whether we are willing to pay that price.
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Amstat-American Statistical Association @amstatnews.bsky.social · 26/11/2025
We face uncertainty every day—weather forecasts, health predictions, and probabilities meant to guide our choices. On “Stats + Stories,” Sir David Spiegelhalter joins to talk about communicating risk and how to navigate chance, ignorance, risk, & luck. statsandstories.net/society1/the... #STATSSKY
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Chris Uggen @chrisuggen.bsky.social · 17/11/2025
Book talk! @FinesandFeesJC on Legal Plunder – A moderated discussion with Josh Page, Joe Soss, and Joanna Weiss Dec 3, 2025 11:00 AM CT Register for the webinar or in-person talk at NYU Law here: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
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Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: FFJC Presents: Legal Plunder – A Moderated Discussion with the Authors. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webinar.
We are excited to invite you to an informative panel discussion with Joe Soss and Joshua Page, the authors of Legal Plunder: The Predatory Dimensions of Criminal Justice, a book exploring how fines an...
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Rhode Island KIDS COUNT @rikidscount.bsky.social · 20/10/2025
Public investments work. The 2025 Supplemental Poverty Measure (SPM) Data Snapshot shows that key policies — like the Child Tax Credit, Earned Income Tax Credit and SNAP — keep millions of kids out of poverty. www.aecf.org/resources/me... @annieecaseyfdn.bsky.social
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Jeff Asher @jeffasher.bsky.social · 11/10/2025
Murder was down nearly 20% in the 30 cities with the most murders in 2024 (available through September in 29 of the 30 cities).
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John Shjarback @shjarback-ccj.bsky.social · 03/06/2025
My forthcoming book is now available for pre-order! Scan the QR code:
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Midwestern Criminal Justice Association @midwesterncja.bsky.social · 24/09/2025
Thank you to our MCJA 2025-26 Gold Sponsors #MCJA2025
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Annie E. Casey Foundation @annieecaseyfdn.bsky.social · 16/09/2025
“Young peo­ple want to help shape orga­ni­za­tion­al cul­ture and strat­e­gy, not just pro­grams — and when giv­en the chance, they are prov­ing they can dri­ve mean­ing­ful change.” – Casey Senior Asso­ciate Traci Broady
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Building Authentic Youth-Adult Partnerships: Lessons in Intergenerational Collaboration
Casey's Traci Broady answers questions about a new tool to help community-based organizations cultivate youth leadership. Read her interview.
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Center for the Study and Practice of Violence Reduction @vrcinfo.bsky.social · 12/09/2025
Today is the last day to apply for best consideration for our Deputy Director role! Apply now and make an impact in violence reduction! umd.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/UMCP/job/Uni...
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Faculty Specialist
Job Description Summary ORGANIZATION SUMMARY STATEMENT Position Overview and Key Responsibilities The Center for the Study and Practice of Violence Reduction (“the VRC”) seeks an experienced and energ...
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Center for the Study and Practice of Violence Reduction @vrcinfo.bsky.social · 08/09/2025
Join Our Team! The VRC is seeking an experienced Deputy Director to advance our mission to save lives by stopping violence, using science. Apply by 9/12 for best consideration! tinyurl.com/applyvrc
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Faculty Specialist
Job Description Summary ORGANIZATION SUMMARY STATEMENT Position Overview and Key Responsibilities The Center for the Study and Practice of Violence Reduction (“the VRC”) seeks an experienced and energ...
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Fines and Fees Justice Center @finesandfeesjc.bsky.social · 08/09/2025
📢 We’re Hiring! 📢 FFJC is seeking a solutions-oriented #Operations Associate to help keep our systems running smoothly as we advance fines & fees reform. If you're organized, proactive, & passionate about economic justice — we want to hear from you! 👉 Apply now: tinyurl.com/5n7c2dbv
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We're Hiring: Operations Associate - Fines and Fees Justice Center
POSITION SUMMARY The Fines & Fees Justice Center (FFJC) is seeking someone with strong organizational and administrative skills to join the team as an Operations Associate. This is an entry ...
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Dr. Melanie Palacios Soderstrom @melsoderstrom.bsky.social · 08/09/2025
🚨New pub with PhD student @shallen-a.bsky.social (She’s on the job market!) in PPR exploring SROs’ perceptions of selection for the position. It was suggested that being a parent and effective communicator, some law enforcement experience, and an ability to multitask are helpful characteristics.
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‘It takes a special cop to be an SRO’: school resource officers’ perceptions of selection for the position
School resource officers (SROs) play a critical role in U.S. schools, often serving as law enforcement, educators, and counselors. The extant literature emphasizes the importance of SROs’ law enfor...
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Sam Bagenstos @sbagen.bsky.social · 08/09/2025
Student newspapers continue to do great work. www.thecrimson.com/article/2025...
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Harvard Was Cleared To Get Some Federal Funds. Then DOGE Stepped In. | News | The Harvard Crimson
DOGE officials have used their control of a federal payment system to keep money away from Harvard — even after a judge’s ruling required the National Institutes of Health to let some grants start flo...
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Chris Sullivan @cjsullivan.bsky.social · 08/09/2025
After 25 years as a member of ASC, i was happy to contribute this piece to The Criminologist about crime and justice scholarship in this moment asc41.org/wp-content/u...
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Dr. Lucky Tran @luckytran.com · 06/09/2025
This is a great piece by @unbiasedscipod.bsky.social with helpful tips for addressing COVID misinformation. As a science communicator, my experience is that the best way to win people over is with empathetic real world conversations and it's work we all need to do if we want to turn things around.
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I inserted myself into a conversation at a bar about Covid and vaccines. Here’s what happened
What happened when a public health scientist overheard four men sharing misinformation about Covid — and decided to talk to them about it.
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ADPCCJ @adpccj.bsky.social · 03/09/2025
We are happy to announce that Fall 2025 funding applications for doctoral students are NOW OPEN! The submission deadline is Wednesday, October 15th. For more information, go to adpccj.com/resources Our website contains the funding announcement, cover sheet, and sample rubric.
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Chris Kluwe @chriswarcraft.bsky.social · 27/08/2025
Just finished the intro to this book (Legal Plunder) and I can already tell it’s gonna be a good one. @joshpage.bsky.social & @joesoss.bsky.social are diving deep into how the government and businesses use policing, punishment, and immigrant detention to extract revenues from communities.
The cover for Legal Plunder: The Predatory Dimensions of Criminal Justice, by Joshua Page and Joe Soss
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Center for the Study and Practice of Violence Reduction @vrcinfo.bsky.social · 26/08/2025
It’s not too late to apply! @cityofstl.bsky.social is hiring a Commissioner of Violence Prevention. This important leadership role guides strategies, partnerships, and solutions to reduce violence and build safer neighborhoods. Closes August 29, 2025 Apply now: careers.stlouis-mo.gov/careersectio...
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Commissioner of Violence Prevention
Click the link provided to see the complete job description.
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Jennifer Doleac @jenniferdoleac.bsky.social · 23/08/2025
Looking for research funding? Arnold Ventures has several open RFPs. This includes a standing RFP for causal research related to US crime/the CJ system/ppl w criminal records. First step is a 3-page LOI. We aim to get you a funding decision within 3 months of that first step.
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Chris Sullivan @cjsullivan.bsky.social · 18/08/2025
👇A must read re: kids’ questions on policies and systems as they see them “These questions are not cynical.They are the questions of people who are watching carefully. Who are trying to make sense of the choices adults make… They read adults as easily as they read each other.”
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Alba Lanau @albalanau.bsky.social · 18/08/2025
Soon to open offer for a *funded* PhD to study child poverty dynamics at @demosocupf.bsky.social @upf.edu If you have an interest in quantitative methods, social policy and child poverty this may be for you! Feel free to reach out for enquiries
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Jeremy Levine @jeremylevine.bsky.social · 11/08/2025
Important piece on the costs of homicide for surviving family members in STL, and the limitations on resources that should be used to help them: www.themarshallproject.org/2025/08/11/u...
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The Overlooked Toll of Unsolved Homicides in St. Louis: ‘A Life Sentence of Grief’
Without enough resources to meet their needs, families of homicide victims say, years later, they’re still struggling to cope.
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Tony Messenger @tonymess.bsky.social · 15/08/2025
Messenger: How a carjacking, health care problems and a jail death are all connected: www.stltoday.com/news/local/c...
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Messenger: How a carjacking, health care problems and a jail death are all connected
The cracks in Missouri's broken criminal justice system are connected. We just need to see them.
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Chris Sullivan @cjsullivan.bsky.social · 15/08/2025
Important column by @tonymess.bsky.social. It captures dilemmas in responding to adolescent offending and the need to look at gaps and contradictions in systems that can lead to worst-case scenarios when those kids become adults (while acknowledging perspectives of justice system practitioners)
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Chris Sullivan @cjsullivan.bsky.social · 13/08/2025
Apropos of nothing 😳…treating more youth as adults has never had a net benefit—even when juvenile crime and violence has been at higher levels than right now scholars.org/contribution...
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A Measured Approach to Serious Youth Delinquency
The U.S.
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Jeff Asher @jeffasher.bsky.social · 05/08/2025
Reminder for those using the FBI's Crime Data Explorer: murder does not surge every December, it just looks that way because some agencies report data once a year and don't break down by month.
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Chris Sullivan @cjsullivan.bsky.social · 05/08/2025
The U Missouri - St. Louis, Crim & CJ Dept is hiring... Tenure Track Assistant Prof (Job ID 56812) Teaching Assistant Prof & Undergrad Director (Job ID 56811). For more information/application links, go to t.ly/pg70u and www.umsl.edu/ccj/index.html Review of applications starts Sept 8, 2025
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Department of Criminology and Criminal Justice | UMSL
The Criminology & Criminal Justice Department at the University of Missouri–St. Louis.
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Chris Sullivan @cjsullivan.bsky.social · 29/07/2025
Thank you for sharing this @vrcinfo.bsky.social!
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Center for the Study and Practice of Violence Reduction @vrcinfo.bsky.social · 29/07/2025
Join one of VRC’s partner cities, @cityofstl.bsky.social, as the next Commissioner of Violence Prevention. This is a unique chance to lead meaningful, community-focused change in a city committed to public safety innovation. Apply now! careers.stlouis-mo.gov/careersectio...
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Commissioner of Violence Prevention
Click the link provided to see the complete job description.
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Center for the Study and Practice of Violence Reduction @vrcinfo.bsky.social · 21/07/2025
Here's a good piece from VRC colleague @cjsullivan.bsky.social on the benefits of community violence intervention. scholars.org/contribution...
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Community Violence Intervention as a Targeted Response to Enduring Harm
The United States has and continues to experience significantly higher rates of violent death than its global counterparts.
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Scholars Strategy Network @scholars.org · 24/07/2025
The U.S. continues to suffer from far more violent deaths than peer nations. In this policy brief, @cjsullivan.bsky.social writes about how Community Violence Intervention is working and why it needs sustained funding and support. #PublicSafety 🔗 Read the brief: scholars.org/contribution...
A quote graphic featuring Chris J. Sullivan from the University of Missouri. The quote reads: "CVIs acknowledge that crime and violence are byproducts of layered and interwoven influences—including individual experiences and actions, familial dynamics, neighborhood conditions, institutional failures, and systemic inequalities." The background image shows a city street blocked off by police vehicles with flashing lights. In the lower right corner is a circular headshot of Chris J. Sullivan. The image is branded with "SSN Policy Brief" and the Scholars Strategy Network logo.
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