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New Jersey Gun Violence Research Center

@njgvrc.bsky.social
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The GVRC aims to provide high-quality, multi-disciplinary research on gun violence causality and prevention while respecting the rights of legal, safe gun owners.

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New Jersey Gun Violence Research Center @njgvrc.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
What a day! 📸 From inspiring keynote speakers to engaging breakout sessions and meaningful collaborations, the 2026 GVRC Summit brought us together to advance firearm violence research and prevention. #Rutgers #NJGVRC #GunViolencePrevention
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New Jersey Gun Violence Research Center @njgvrc.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Research suggests gun violence exposure may be associated with unsecured firearm storage, but findings on media exposure remain mixed. #NJGVRC research highlights these gaps and the need for continued firearm injury and suicide prevention research.
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New Jersey Gun Violence Research Center @njgvrc.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
One simple question can make a difference. #NJGVRC research highlights the importance of routine firearm access screening in healthcare—and understanding who may be missed. #FirearmSuicide #SuicidePreventionMonth
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New Jersey Gun Violence Research Center @njgvrc.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
Last year’s Firearm Suicide Prevention Fellowship Training brought together emerging researchers to learn, connect & collaborate. As we prepare for this year’s training, revisit where those connections began—and how they continue today. 🔗 ow.ly/7qVi50ZFjWb
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New Jersey Gun Violence Research Center @njgvrc.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
Throughout the month, #NJGVRC will highlight research and ongoing work focused on understanding and preventing firearm suicide. Follow along as we share the science advancing firearm suicide prevention. #FirearmSuicidePrevention #GunViolenceResearch
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New Jersey Gun Violence Research Center @njgvrc.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
Can a 15-minute conversation help prevent firearm suicide? New #NJGVRC research found that Project Safe Guard more than doubled openness to temporarily storing firearms outside the home during a crisis. 🔗 ow.ly/H5iJ50ZAZZj Rutgers University Rutgers School of Public Health
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How a Brief Conversation About Firearm Safety Can Increase Openness to Storing Guns Outside of the Home
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New Jersey Gun Violence Research Center @njgvrc.bsky.social · 17/08/2026
🚨 New research from the #NJGVRC "The Impact of Lethal Means Counseling on Openness to Out-of-Home Firearm Storage: Results From Project Safe Guard." PI: Mike Anestis, PhD, executive director at the #NJGVRC 🔗 ow.ly/baTm50ZAuOT
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New Jersey Gun Violence Research Center @njgvrc.bsky.social · 14/08/2026
🚨 New research from the #NJGVRC "Factors Associated With Prioritizing Quick Firearm Access Over Suicide Prevention Among US Adults." PI: Mike Anestis, PhD, executive director at the #NJGVRC Co-PI: Allie Bond, PhD, assistant professor at the #NJGVRC 🔗 Read the full paper ➡️ ow.ly/Psql50ZzBTJ
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New Jersey Gun Violence Research Center @njgvrc.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
🚨#NJGVRC Grant Announcement! Great job to Mike Anestis, PhD, and Allie Bond, PhD for securing state funding to bring The Amory Project to New Jersey! Rutgers School of Public Health, Rutgers University, Rutgers Office for Research
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New Jersey Gun Violence Research Center @njgvrc.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
🚨Allison Bond from the #NJGVRC was quoted in @thetrace.org on preliminary 2025 firearm death stats. "Those working on homicide reduction have successfully invested in communities through initiatives such as community violence interruption groups and hospital-based violence." 🔗 ow.ly/v55K50Zx9ec
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CDC Data Shows Shooting Deaths Dropped, but Gun Suicides Hit a Record High
A Trace analysis of new federal data sheds light on gun violence in 2025.
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New Jersey Gun Violence Research Center @njgvrc.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
Allie Bond from #NJGVRC was quoted in The Trace on her recent paper. "Those working on homicide reduction have successfully invested in communities through initiatives such as community violence interruption groups and hospital-based violence interruption programs." 🔗https://ow.ly/eaRM50Zx8Vj
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New Jersey Gun Violence Research Center @njgvrc.bsky.social · 05/08/2026
🚨#NJGVRC research on GLP-1 use and violent crime among U.S. adults was recently featured by @thetrace.org. "There is much more work to do, but the robustness and sturdiness of the impulsivity finding were striking to us." PI: @daniel-semenza.bsky.social.💡 🔗 www.thetrace.org/2026/08/ozem...
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Taking Weight-Loss Drugs Could Help Reduce Violent Impulses
A recent study suggests GLP-1 drugs may weaken links between impulsivity, alcohol use, and violence.
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New Jersey Gun Violence Research Center @njgvrc.bsky.social · 28/07/2026
New GVRC Blog Alert! Our latest blog is live! Explore new insights from the GVRC and learn how our research is helping advance the conversation around gun violence prevention, public health, and evidence-based solutions. 🔗 Read the latest blog: ow.ly/Ugtl50Zu0AG
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New Jersey Gun Violence Research Center @njgvrc.bsky.social · 08/07/2026
🚨 New paper from the #NJGVRC "Who Do Service Members and Veterans Tell? Patterns of Disclosing Suicidal Thoughts Prior to Firearm Suicide Death." PI: Allison Bond Read the full paper ➡️ ow.ly/FyOQ50ZlC2E
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Rutgers School of Public Health @rutgerssph.bsky.social · 06/07/2026
#RutgersSPH is excited to announce that Daniel Semenza has joined as an associate professor and as Director of Research for @njgvrc.bsky.social. He joins Rutgers with an extensive record of scholarship and leadership in firearm violence prevention. 🔗 Learn More: sph.rutgers.edu/news/daniel-...
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Daniel Semenza Joins Rutgers School of Public Health and New Jersey Gun Violence Research Center
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New Jersey Gun Violence Research Center @njgvrc.bsky.social · 17/06/2026
🚨 New Publication from the #NJGVRC "Glucagon-like Peptide-1 Receptor Agonist Use and Violent Crime Among US adults.” 📒Led by: #NJGVRC Director of Research, Daniel C. Semenza & Christopher Thomas 🔗 Learn more ➡️ ow.ly/aoXV50ZcLQX Visual details ⤵️
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New Jersey Gun Violence Research Center @njgvrc.bsky.social · 12/06/2026
The #NJGVRC is committed to advancing research to inform effective prevention strategies, policies, and programs that reduce firearm-related harm and save lives. Research is a critical part of preventing gun violence. #NJGVRCFirearmSuicidePreventionTraining #GunViolenceAwarenessMonth
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New Jersey Gun Violence Research Center @njgvrc.bsky.social · 04/06/2026
🚨New #NJGVRC blog alert! Titled: Gun Violence Awareness Month 2026: A Time for Reflection and Community Building the Future of the Field. ✅ Check out the details in this month's blog ➡️ gunviolenceresearchcenter.rutgers.e…
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New Jersey Gun Violence Research Center @njgvrc.bsky.social · 03/06/2026
🧡 The #NJGVRC is committed to working with local, state, and national experts to research gun violence, identify contributing factors, and promote solutions, data, policies, and prevention strategies to reduce harm and build safer communities. Let's continue to work together!
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New Jersey Gun Violence Research Center @njgvrc.bsky.social · 21/05/2026
🚨 #NJGVRC executive director, @mikeanestis.bsky.social is featured in the njspotlightnews.org discussing the latest #NJGVRC study, “Demographic and Clinical Shifts Among Firearm Suicide Decedents After the 2020 Purchasing Surge.” 📺 ➡️ youtu.be/N_VbO1IELU4?...
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New Jersey Gun Violence Research Center @njgvrc.bsky.social · 19/05/2026
#NJGVRC research is featured in @usnews.com Read more ▶️ www.usnews.com/news/health-...
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New Jersey Gun Violence Research Center @njgvrc.bsky.social · 13/05/2026
🚨 Check out the #NJGVRC Firearm Suicide Prevention Training video! Hear from fellows and the #NJGVRC executive director, @mikeanestis.bsky.social, as they share their takeaways from the training. gunviolenceresearchcenter.rutgers.edu/gvrc-videos
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New Jersey Gun Violence Research Center @njgvrc.bsky.social · 13/05/2026
🚨 We’re Hiring! The #NJGVRC is seeking a Research Teaching Specialist to join our team. 📝 Apply here: ow.ly/53lL50YZ1eE
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New Jersey Gun Violence Research Center @njgvrc.bsky.social · 06/05/2026
Congratulations to @mikeanestis.bsky.social, executive director of the #NJGVRC, on receiving the Board of Trustees Award for Excellence in Research and the New Jersey Health Foundation Excellence Award. Read more - 🔗 bit.ly/4tDX7WF 🔗 bit.ly/4uqpMz8
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New Jersey Gun Violence Research Center @njgvrc.bsky.social · 06/05/2026
🚨 Check out the new #NJGVRC blog: Titled: Firearm Suicide Prevention Fellowship Training Day: Building the Future of the Field 🔗 ow.ly/Z79U50YVBS3
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New Jersey Gun Violence Research Center @njgvrc.bsky.social · 05/05/2026
#NJGVRC director of research, @daniel-semenza.bsky.social said, "Even if you've never been shot, gun violence may still be hurting you.' In 📝@thetrace.org highlights a #NJGVRC paper that sums up their latest paper on gun violence exposure and chronic pain. Read the full article▶️ bit.ly/42NKGw9
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Even If You've Never Been Shot, Gun Violence May Still Be Hurting You
Surviving a gunshot wound, losing a loved one to a shooting, or simply witnessing gun violence can leave people with chronic pain long after the event, according a new study by Rutgers University.
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New Jersey Gun Violence Research Center @njgvrc.bsky.social · 30/04/2026
🚨 New Publication from #NJGVRC “Community Violence Intervention (CVI) in a Semi-Rural Region” 📒Led by: Devon Zimiski, PhD, #NJGVRC postdoctoral fellow 🔗 Learn more ➡️ www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.108… ✅ out the details in the visual ⤵️
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New Jersey Gun Violence Research Center @njgvrc.bsky.social · 28/04/2026
🎓 #NJGVRC doctoral student spotlight: Meet Catherine Heitz. Take a moment to learn more about our new researcher and her research interests.
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New Jersey Gun Violence Research Center @njgvrc.bsky.social · 28/04/2026
🚨New paper 📑 from the #NJGVRC PI: Catherine Heitz, #NJGVRC doctoral student, and colleagues studied how rural youth face higher rates of handgun carrying and increased risks of suicide, violence, and poor mental health. 📊 Learn more 🖇️https://ow.ly/rffZ50YR8Px Check out the visual for more details ⤵️
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New Jersey Gun Violence Research Center @njgvrc.bsky.social · 27/04/2026
🚨 New #NJGVRC 📝 “Demographic and Clinical Shifts Among Firearm Suicide Decedents After the 2020 Purchasing Surge.” This 📝 examines demographics, suicide risk, and treatment-seeking among firearm suicide. 📒Led by: Allison Bond, PhD, #NJGVRC assistant professor 🔗 ow.ly/7iKT50YQKzq
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New Jersey Gun Violence Research Center @njgvrc.bsky.social · 13/04/2026
🎤Hear from @mikeanestis.bsky.social talk about the #NJGVRC Firearm Suicide Prevention Training on April 24th. 🔫 Firearm suicide prevention focused 🔍 Diverse populations & innovative methods 📊 Risk, exposure & outcomes 💡 Panel discussions on funding 🤝 Networking with fellows & faculty
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New Jersey Gun Violence Research Center @njgvrc.bsky.social · 31/03/2026
As firearm suicides rise, the #NJGVRC executive director @mikeanestis.bsky.social, and colleague work on fireaem prevention. “Firearm suicide makes up the majority of suicide deaths in the United States — but it gets very little attention,” said Anestis...📖⬇️💡 www.njspotlightnews.org/2026/03/as-f...
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As firearm suicides rise, Rutgers fellows work on prevention | NJ Spotlight News
Team branching into tragic new trends among Black and Hispanic people, who are buying more guns and taking their lives at higher rates
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New Jersey Gun Violence Research Center @njgvrc.bsky.social · 11/03/2026
📢 Meet the 2026 Firearm Suicide Prevention Fellows The GVRC is proud to introduce this year’s cohort. Through this one-day training, fellows will deepen their understanding of firearm suicide prevention research and connect with mentors and peers working to reduce firearm-related deaths.
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Dan Semenza @daniel-semenza.bsky.social · 11/03/2026
Before I became a gun violence researcher, I mostly wanted to play rock ’n’ roll. I wrote a short piece for the @njgvrc.bsky.social blog about how I ended up studying violence prevention. You can read it here: gunviolenceresearchcenter.rutgers.edu/node/4190
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New Jersey Gun Violence Research Center @njgvrc.bsky.social · 05/03/2026
#NJGVRC @daniel-semenza.bsky.social was interviewed by Ken Rosato from ONNJ. The interview focused on his recent paper titled: "Physical Health Challenges, Healthcare Needs, and Barriers to Care among Firearm Injury Survivors." 📚 Read 📄 ➡️ ow.ly/LXSU50Ycqv6 📺 Watch ➡️ bit.ly/408XDzx
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Firearm Survivors Health - On New Jersey
We are joined now by Daniel Semenza, Director of Research at the New Jersey Gun Violence Research Center at Rutgers University. Daniel and his team at Rutgers
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New Jersey Gun Violence Research Center @njgvrc.bsky.social · 04/03/2026
#NJGVRC @alliebond.bsky.social and Devon Ziminski attended the 2026 Firearm Injury Prevention Research in Nursing (FIPRN) Scholars Program at the University of Colorado Anschutz (Feb 23–26). They learned from experts in firearm injury prevention, and more.Join us in congratulating 👏 Allie and Devon!
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New Jersey Gun Violence Research Center @njgvrc.bsky.social · 24/02/2026
🆕 #NJGVRC Research 📊 What do firearm owners think about temporary, voluntary storage outside the home? Our study in @jamanetworkopen.com found that firearm owners are open to short-term storage with retailers or law enforcement... Read the full paper ▶️ 🔗 ow.ly/9eFp50Yl8xz
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New Jersey Gun Violence Research Center @njgvrc.bsky.social · 18/02/2026
🆕 New on the GVRC Blog: Who’s Getting Help? Understanding mental health care use among firearm owners and what it means for prevention. 🔗 Read more: ow.ly/ujE450YhIpq
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New Jersey Gun Violence Research Center @njgvrc.bsky.social · 10/02/2026
🚨New Paper Alert from #NJGVRC "Physical Health Challenges, Healthcare Needs, and Barriers to Care among Firearm Injury Survivors" #NJGVRC PI: @daniel-semenza.bsky.social 📚Read more here ➡️ ow.ly/LXSU50Ycqv6
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New Jersey Gun Violence Research Center @njgvrc.bsky.social · 04/02/2026
#NJGVRC executive director, @mikeanestis.bsky.social, was quoted in a recent article by @TeamTrace. “I don’t want one out of four dollars going to one group of people...” Read the full article ⬇️ www.thetrace.org/2026/02/gun-...
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After Trump's Cuts, Who's Going to Fund Gun Violence Prevention?
Congress is taking steps to stabilize research dollars, researchers are turning to private funders, and states are emerging as a critical backstop. But is it enough?
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New Jersey Gun Violence Research Center @njgvrc.bsky.social · 30/01/2026
🚨New Paper Alert from #NJGVRC "Changes in Firearm Intentions and Behaviors After the 2024 United States Presidential Election" PI: @mikeanestis.bsky.social Co-PIs:@alliebond.bsky.social, Kimberly C. Burke, Sultan Altikriti, @daniel-semenza.bsky.social 📚 the full 📑 ▶️https://bit.ly/3LXGjtO Learn⬇️
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New Jersey Gun Violence Research Center @njgvrc.bsky.social · 20/01/2026
📢 Deadline Extended - Feb 1, 2026! Apps for the #NJGVRC Firearm Suicide Prevention Fellowship 🎙️ Hear from Dr. @alliebond.bsky.social about this unique opportunity to ⏬ 📅 One-day training on April 23 | 💵 $500 stipend Open to researchers, grad students & postdocs. Register here bit.ly/3NSMsYE
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New Jersey Gun Violence Research Center @njgvrc.bsky.social · 18/12/2025
"Another study by researchers at #NJGVRC showed that over 90 percent of Americans who owned a firearm had never used their guns defensively..." www.thetrace.org/2025/12/gun-...
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New Jersey Gun Violence Research Center @njgvrc.bsky.social · 11/12/2025
🚨New Paper Alert from #NJGVRC "Preventing and mitigating fraudulent research participants in online qualitative violence and injury prevention research." PI: Devon Ziminski, PhD, #NJGVRC postdoc fellow Read the full release⤵️ www.rutgers.edu/news/researc...
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Researchers Pitch Strategies to Identify Potential Fraudulent Participants in Online Qualitative Research
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New Jersey Gun Violence Research Center @njgvrc.bsky.social · 08/12/2025
🚨@mikeanestis.bsky.social of the #NJGVRC will serve as the featured speaker of the Injury Epidemiology Unit Seminars this month. His presentation will focus on Firearm Suicide Prevention. Join via Zoom lnkd.in/eYKH6DVN
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New Jersey Gun Violence Research Center @njgvrc.bsky.social · 08/12/2025
🎙️ Hear from Allison Bond from the #NJGVRC as she shares what to expect from this year’s Firearms Suicide Prevention Fellowship hosted by the #NJGVRC! Expert sessions + peer networking - ideal for those focused on gun violence prevention. 📝 Deadline: Jan 15th! 📹 below/apply ➡️ ow.ly/fBA450XFIRV
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New Jersey Gun Violence Research Center @njgvrc.bsky.social · 01/12/2025
🚨New Paper Alert from #NJGVRC "Preventing and mitigating fraudulent research participants in online qualitative violence and injury prevention research." #NJGVRC PI: Devon Ziminski 📚Read more here ➡️ ow.ly/zjq050XA3ZU
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New Jersey Gun Violence Research Center @njgvrc.bsky.social · 22/11/2025
New Jersey Gun Violence Research Center Is Funding Over $1.1 Million in Firearm Violence Prevention Grants www.rutgers.edu/news/new-jer...
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New Jersey Gun Violence Research Center Is Funding Over $1.1 Million in Firearm Violence Prevention Grants
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New Jersey Gun Violence Research Center @njgvrc.bsky.social · 12/11/2025
#NJGVRC is funding over 💰$1.1 million in gun violence research grants! 👂 Hear from @mikeanestis.bsky.social, the Executive Director of the #NJGVRC, as he discusses this years funding and the incredible work of our grant recipients. 📖 Read the full blog ▶️ ow.ly/Nfwc50XqLTz @rutgerssph.bsky.social
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New Jersey Gun Violence Research Center @njgvrc.bsky.social · 11/11/2025
📢 Check out our latest blog highlighting over 1.1 million grant funding to researchers advancing evidence-based solutions to prevent gun violence. Visit our website to read the full blog⏬ gunviolenceresearchcenter.rutgers.edu/gvrc-blog/11...
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