Preventing violence and promoting well-being

We develop strategies that increase people’s ability to predict and prevent violence. We believe that science can inform strategies that promote community safety and improve the lives of people at risk. 

Policy Areas
Criminal Justice
Juvenile Justice
Mental Health & Well-being
Mission Areas
Preventing violence and promoting well-being
Transforming justice services & supervision
Reducing inequality in the justice system

Improving risk assessment in the justice system

Changing institutions to prevent inpatient violence​

Understanding environmental factors that promote inpatient violence​

Valuing patients’ self-perceptions of risk, to prevent community violence​

Designing a game to prevent aggression and promote choice​