A university-wide effort...
to develop, implement, and assess actionable solutions to reduce gun violence.
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Turning data and evidence into solutions.
The State of Gun Violence in Charlottesville & Albemarle
Data overview and policy briefs that describe the nature, scope, and dimensions of the problem of gun violence locally.
virginiaequitycenter.github.io
Latest Podcast Episode
Learning From Young Men with Guns
Podcast episode 9: June 5, 2025 Howard Henderson, founding director of the Center for Justice Research at Texas Southern University, breakdowns why many data-driven gun violence solutions fall short and possible ways to prevent that.
UVA's Plan for Safety and Security on Grounds