Untapped Levers for Reducing Gun Violence: The Impact of Behavioral Science Programs
Join us on Thursday, October 10th for a webinar that will explore the latest findings on behavioral science interventions and their effectiveness in reducing gun violence.
This event will provide an in-depth look at our growing portfolio of research on community violence intervention (CVI) programs, offering compelling evidence that behavioral science strategies can significantly improve public safety.
We will discuss new results that will be released on October 3rd from our evaluation of Youth Advocate Programs, Inc. (YAP) and Brightpoint’s Choose to Change® (C2C®). We will also discuss findings from programs such as Youth Guidance’s Becoming a Man (BAM), the Rapid Employment and Development Initiative (READI), and a youth outreach forum program within the Cook County Juvenile Temporary Detention Center. These studies serve as proof that behavioral science interventions are a critical lever in reducing violence in communities across the country.
Register for the webinar
This event is free and open to the public. We invite you to join us for this important discussion on how evidence-based strategies are making a measurable difference in the fight against gun violence.
Speakers
The webinar will feature insights from researchers, CVI leaders, and community partners, including:
Researchers
- Nour Abdul-Razzak, Research Director, Inclusive Economy Lab
- Monica Bhatt, Senior Research Director, Crime Lab
- Jonathan Davis, Assistant Professor, University of Oregon and Crime Lab Affiliate
Practitioners
- Jadine Chou, Chief of Safety and Security, Chicago Public Schools
- Dave Williams, Chief Program Officer, Youth Advocate Programs, Inc. (YAP)
- Julie Noobler, Director of Metro Mental Health and Wellness, Brightpoint
Moderator: Kim Smith, Director of National Programs and External Affairs, Crime Lab