Opportunities for Students

We have compiled opportunities specifically for research and study into the prevention of gun violence. These lists will be regularly updated. Learn about internship, fellowship and job opportunities for graduate students and graduates here.

Gun Violence Action Week

A series of events aimed at bringing awareness to and discussion around gun violence in the United States from an interprofessional lens.


Gun Violence Action Week (GVAW) 2021

Thank you to speakers and attendees for participating in GVAW that was held October 25th - 29th

A Diverse Panel of Speakers Addressed:

  • Mental health and gun violence including stigmatization of those with mental health concerns and the rates of suicide in the United States by gun violence. This panel will touch on current trends and potential or current interventions used to curb gun violence

  • Trauma-informed practices in schools and how these can be applied towards mitigating the effects of gun violence and - possibly - contribute to gun violence prevention in schools. In discussing the importance of intervention at the school-level, a background on the impact of ACEs across an individual’s lifespan will be given

  • The talking points surrounding gun violence focus on policy and/or the police. This panel will address community-based perspectives on and interventions to effectively prevent gun violence

  • Speed-networking/professional development session; attendees will have the opportunity to connect and learn more about how they can get involved in gun violence prevention research/advocacy work, challenges of working in the field, and other questions they may have of our panel of experts

    A “Stop the Bleed” Training was also provided in-person as part of GVAW 2021!


Past Gun Violence Action Week Events

Thank you for participating in GVAW 2020! Recording of sessions can be found below.

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GVAW 2020 - October 5th - From Criminal Justice to Intimate Partner Violence: Intro to Gun Violence

Listen Here: Speakers discuss their work with gun violence and the criminal legal system, and intimate partner violence.

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GVAW 2020 - October 7th - Panel and Group Discussions on Gun Access, Mental Health and Suicide Prevention

Listen Here: Learn about the intersections of mental health, gun access and suicide prevention.

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GVAW 2020 - October 8th - Community Organizing Workshop

Listen Here: A workshop by community organizations and partners about gun violence prevention efforts in NYC and across the country.

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GVAW 2020 - October 9th - Gun Politics & Policy

Listen Here: Learn about gun politics and policy.