My Surgeon General’s Advisory on Firearm Violence highlights the devastating consequences of firearm violence on the physical and mental health of the country. The collective harm of firearm-related death & injury has been profound and widespread. Surgeongeneral.gov/firearm-violen… 1/3

📢New paper out today led by NJ Gun Violence Research Center at Rutgers SPH postdoc Jen Paruk in Journal of Urban Health. In 9 states, we found that gun violence exposure is linked to poorer quality of life - overall, psych, environmental, physical, and social. Open access - please share!📢 link.springer.com/article/10.100…

Share the news about The Metropolitan Peace Academy Management and Supervision Fellowship! This program is for mid-level management community violence intervention (CVI) leaders. Click the link for more info and to apply. #Chicago metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org/mpa-fellowship/

Yale Sociology is hiring for multiple positions! One is a joint position between sociology and the new Jackson School, another is a joint position between sociology and African Studies (apply.interfolio.com/150528). More details will come soon.

Folks please spread the word

As the nation’s eyes turn to #Chicago for #DNC2024 we’re proud to support “Next Stop Chicago,” a citywide public art activation showcasing our neighborhoods & vibrant communities of color. Sign up for a free tour! August 15-22. #PublicArt #Community nextstopchicago.co

Here’s what happens when young men at risk of violence commit to change and better themselves. This is the power of CRED Strong. 💪✨ #CREDStrong #ChangeMakers

It's happening............ #gunsunpacked #almosthere Find out more at csgs.asu.edu/podcast

Call for Submissions: Come be part of our inaugural symposium, themed “Elevating the Gun Debate, Bridging Gun Divides." Abstracts Due September 20th! csgs.asu.edu/symposium

Halsted Street, 1983 - Greek Town. #ChicagoHistory ☑️

Launching August 30 on RSS, Spotify, Apple Podcasts + more! rss.com/podcasts/gunsu… csgs.asu.edu/podcast

"If we think our water is unsafe, we will avoid using it." 🚰 More than half of adults surveyed expect to be harmed by their water, a new study from Sera L. Young found. Distrust in water quality also harms people's health and well-being. spr.ly/6019mdRmZ

We are excited to share the agenda for the IAS Seminar Series in the fall of 2024 and welcome everyone to join! Among the speakers: Michele Lamont Julia Brennecke Andrew Papachristos Omar Lizardo Coren Apicella Yian Yin Emilio Zagheni Minsu Park

What a great opportunity The Trace! (Recent Teachers College, Columbia University ColumbiaPublicHealth grads interested in the prevention of gun violence -- take a look): thetrace.org/2024/08/hiring…

Read this compelling op-ed in the @SunTimes by Vaughn Bryant, Executive Director of the Metropolitan Peace Initiatives & Paul Carrillo VP of @Giffords_org Center for Violence Intervention. We can decrease gun violence through CVI. Full piece here: chicago.suntimes.com/other-views/20…

Do you have experience with qualitative methods, and an interest (or background) in gun research? We are hiring a postdoc at the Center for the Study of Guns in Society! Please share widely! Applications due October 6th! apply.interfolio.com/153647

Sociologists & others interested in virtues and morality, whether of individuals, groups, or even technology, apply for fellowships at Institute for Ethics and the Common Good. App due 10/14 more info: ethics.nd.edu/fellowships-an…

FYI--as we've gotten some questions about this! Ideal anticipated start date is Jan 2025, but as stated in the job ad, we are flexible on start date for the right candidate!

Next Tuesday meet us at Voter-Palooza! On 9/17 Metropolitan Peace Academy is hosting a Voter-Palooza for Communities Partnering 4 Peace (CP4P) partners, their staff, and clients to come together on National Voter Registration Day! eventbrite.com/e/voter-palooz…

This summer, SURA student Jasmine Sun is working with Terri J. Sabol, Diane Schanzenbach, and EC*REACH to understand the impact of Chicago’s Universal Pre-K program on children, families, and caregivers. Read more about her experience: spr.ly/6018WQ8Cm