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PROGRESS Initiative at UMD @progressumd.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Learn about the E.R.P.O. Liason Program at the flyer below:

PROGRESS Initiative at UMD @progressumd.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

Based at the University of Maryland, PROGRESS works to save lives and empower communities to reduce and prevent gun violence. Read more about PROGRESS this National Gun Violence Awareness Day: bsos.umd.edu/academics-re...

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PROGRESS Initiative at UMD @progressumd.bsky.social · 27/04/2026

PROGRESS would like to invite you to the 2026 Distinguished Speaker Series Presentation with the outstanding Nadine Finigan-Carr on Wednesday, April 29th. 🔗 Register at the link here: umd.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

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PROGRESS Initiative at UMD @progressumd.bsky.social · 23/04/2026

PROGRESS invites you to visit us at Maryland Day this Saturday, April 25th from 10 AM to 4 PM! You can find more details about our booth and other Maryland Day events here: marylandday.umd.edu/events?&sear....

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PROGRESS Initiative at UMD @progressumd.bsky.social · 09/02/2026

PROGRESS would like to invite you to the 2026 Distinguished Speaker Series Presentation with the outstanding Desmond Upton Patton on Tuesday, February 24th. 🔗 Register at the link here: umd.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

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PROGRESS Initiative at UMD @progressumd.bsky.social · 20/01/2026

The Shock Trauma Center for Injury Prevention and Policy and the UMB Center for Violence Prevention invite you to a free screening of the documentary Death by Numbers on January 30, 2026. Register at the link here: app.smartsheet.com/b/form/019b0...

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PROGRESS Initiative at UMD @progressumd.bsky.social · 03/12/2025

PROGRESS is hosting a student-led Teach-In for Gun Violence Prevention on December 8th. For event details, please see the flyer below ⬇️ RSVP at the link here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

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PROGRESS Initiative at UMD @progressumd.bsky.social · 08/09/2025

The PROGRESS team invites you to become involved in our work. To stay updated on our events, please visit our website. We look forward to a wonderful and safe fall semester! — The PROGRESS team #PROGRESSumd │ Progress@umd.edu │ bsos.umd.edu/academics-re...

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PROGRESS Initiative at UMD @progressumd.bsky.social · 30/06/2025

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.

CDC's Division of Violence Prevention Poster for Cardiff Model

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PROGRESS Initiative at UMD @progressumd.bsky.social · 11/06/2025

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: bsos.umd.edu/research/pro...

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PROGRESS Initiative at UMD @progressumd.bsky.social · 06/06/2025

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 injuries through research and advocacy. Learn more: thesavir.org

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PROGRESS Initiative at UMD @progressumd.bsky.social · 04/06/2025

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: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

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PROGRESS Initiative at UMD @progressumd.bsky.social · 28/05/2025

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

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PROGRESS Initiative at UMD @progressumd.bsky.social · 28/05/2025

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.

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PROGRESS Initiative at UMD @progressumd.bsky.social · 27/05/2025

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: aahealth.org/gvit-meeting

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PROGRESS Initiative at UMD @progressumd.bsky.social · 20/05/2025

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: bsos.umd.edu/research/pro... 💬

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PROGRESS Initiative at UMD @progressumd.bsky.social · 08/05/2025

Read more about the event on the PROGRESS website at go.umd.edu/progress.

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PROGRESS Initiative at UMD @progressumd.bsky.social · 08/05/2025

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.

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PROGRESS Initiative at UMD @progressumd.bsky.social · 09/04/2025

PROGRESS is excited to announce that we are hosting a teach-in to engage students, faculty, and community members in meaningful discussions about gun violence prevention and intervention strategies.

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PROGRESS Initiative at UMD @progressumd.bsky.social · 26/03/2025

PROGRESS congratulates University of Maryland students Damilola Folorunso, Maria Lukz, and Sofia Hasrat for winning the prestigious first-place award at the Public Health Innovation Lab competition.

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PROGRESS Initiative at UMD @progressumd.bsky.social · 13/03/2025

On February 25th, PROGRESS Co-Director Jo Richardson presented at a Congressional Briefing on Preventing Gun Violence, organized by the Center for Evidence-Based Crime Policy at GMU and the Harry F. Guggenheim Foundation.

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PROGRESS Initiative at UMD @progressumd.bsky.social · 13/03/2025

Yesterday, PROGRESS Co-Director Jo Richardson joined other public health leaders for an @PostLive discussion on the number one cause of death for children and teens in America: gun violence. "We cannot incarcerate our way out of this with a law enforcement approach," Dr. Richardson said.

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PROGRESS Initiative at UMD @progressumd.bsky.social · 04/12/2024

On Oct 17, 2024, PROGRESS held a dialogue at UMD on design justice and equitable partnerships. CBOs and stakeholders discussed engagement best practices, research on violence and tech, and collaboration on MOUs, contracts, and shared goals. Learn More: bsos.umd.edu/research/pro...

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PROGRESS Initiative at UMD @progressumd.bsky.social · 04/12/2024

PROGRESS held a workshop/dialogue focusing on design justice principles at the University of Maryland on Monday September 16th, 2024. Learn More: bsos.umd.edu/research/pro...

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PROGRESS Initiative at UMD @progressumd.bsky.social · 04/12/2024

The PROGRESS team—headlined by student researchers Hannah Balcanoff and Shayla Stringfield—participated in the Montgomery County Youth Gun Violence Prevention Summit on Saturday, May 4th, at The Universities at Shady Grove. Learn More: bsos.umd.edu/research/pro...

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PROGRESS Initiative at UMD @progressumd.bsky.social · 04/12/2024

The University of Maryland's College of Behavioral and Social Sciences (BSOS) held a Research Showcase on Inequality on Thursday, May 2, 2024. Alongside a total of 49 other projects, PROGRESS presented a poster under the theme of Health and Well-Being. Learn More: bsos.umd.edu/research/pro...

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