IN THE NEWS: Growing Up Amid the Rise of Racism
Series curated by William Lopez
How can we create a better, safer world for youth constructing a sense of who they are in the midst of increasingly visible racism?
Health Behavior and Health Equity Results
University of Michigan to Host National Center for School Safety, Gun Violence Prevention
New Grant for Research Center Led by Justin Heinze, Marc Zimmerman and Angela Beck
University of Michigan's School of Public Health is partnering with Sandy Hook Promise Foundation and other organizations to provide schools with training and resources to prevent gun violence.
Fighting Gun Violence in Chicago with Trees, Rakes, and Cleanup Crews
Justin Heinze Quoted in the Chicago Sun-Times
The city is spending millions to beautify the public spaces where shootings are most likely to occur. It’s a strategy research has found can help fight crime as well as neighborhood blight.
IN THE NEWS: Paid Time Off Is Not a Luxury--It's a Lifesaver
New Contribution from Arline Geronimus
Chronic stress can often negatively impact the physical health of marginalized Americans, including the working class, but guaranteed paid time off may alleviate some of the factors that can lead to chronic illnesses.
IN THE NEWS: Educators: The Unsung Heroes Supporting Immigrant Families in Wake of Ice Raids
New Op/Ed from William Lopez
In a new op/ed for The Hill, William Lopez discusses his research into the impact immigration raids have had on children in affected communities and what role educators play in helping them cope.
Q&A: Making the Business Case When Implementing Evidence-Based Practice to Improve Public Health
New Research from Andria Eisman
Implementation science researchers have made great progress in understanding barriers to the delivery of evidence-based treatment and prevention programs and developing implementation strategies to improve program delivery. But so far, the widespread use of these strategies has been limited.