Our Work
Research Drives Solutions To Save Lives
Advocacy
Our team of legal, policy, and implementation experts work to advance policies and programs that reduce gun violence and its related harms.
Clinical
A diverse group of faculty and staff advance the tripartite mission of Johns Hopkins Medicine and Nursing as it relates to violence & injury prevention and trauma-informed care.
Clinical Programs & PracticeACTFASTLethal Means Safety Counseling
The Public Health Approach
The public health approach to prevent gun violence brings together experts across sectors to develop & implement equitable, evidence-based solutions and interventions.
Academic Courses
To learn more about evidence-based strategies to reduce gun violence, enroll in our free and open online curriculum on Coursera or explore courses offered by Center faculty members.
About Us
The Center for Gun Violence Solutions at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health addresses gun violence as a public health emergency by conducting research and driving effective solutions to save lives and promote health equity.
Latest Headlines
New Resource: “Mock Case Review” Video for Violence Reduction Councils
The Johns Hopkins Center for Gun Violence Solutions at the Bloomberg School of Public Health has released a new video that simulates the deliberations of a Violence Reduction Council's case review process.
A Year of Impact: 2025 Accomplishments in Research, Policy, and Public Health Leadership
From landmark legal victories to new state policies and groundbreaking research, the Center continued to lead with evidence and action to reduce gun violence by 30% by 2030.
Recommendations to Strengthen Proposed Federal Firearm Rights Restoration Rule
The Johns Hopkins Center for Gun Violence Solutions at the Bloomberg School of Public Health, together with the Consortium for Risk-Based Firearm Policy, has submitted a comment to the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) on its proposed rule governing the restoration of firearm rights to individuals prohibited from possessing firearms under federal law.
A Roadmap to a Safer Future: JAMA Summit Charts Bold Path to Reduce Firearm Harms by 2040
The JAMA report concludes that a safer nation will require long-term investments in solutions that center the people and communities most affected by firearm violence.
New Report: Policies to Reduce Gun Violence in New Mexico
The Johns Hopkins Center for Gun Violence Solutions at the Bloomberg School of Public Health has released a new roadmap to help assist New Mexico legislators in reducing gun violence in the state.
Saving Lives in Minnesota: Policies to Reduce Gun Violence
The Johns Hopkins Center for Gun Violence Solutions at the Bloomberg School of Public Health has released a new roadmap to help assist Minnesota legislators in reducing gun violence in the state.