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UnC charlotte violence Prevention Center
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Violence is preventable. A public health approach to violence prevention must be multidisciplinary to respond successfully to various violence-related sequelae. The UNC Charlotte Violence Prevention Center (VPC) researches violence prevention approaches using a multidisciplinary social-ecological model (SEM). Aligned with UNC Charlotte’s commitment to urban health issues, the VPC serves not only as a hub for research but also collaborates with academic, public, government partners, and policymakers to identify solutions to violence in our community, nation, and globe. The Center serves as a resource for transformative research, training, and technical assistance for communities, policymakers, and the public.
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Our team
The VPC utilizes expertise in public health, social work, psychology, criminal justice, and urban health to approach violence prevention from a multidisciplinary social-ecological perspective. Team members leverage knowledge and skills related to multiple violence types (e.g., intimate partner violence, sexual assault, gun violence, human trafficking, suicide); vulnerable populations (e.g., Black youth, sexual and gender minority, military, couples); and methodologies (e.g., qualitative, quantitative, social media, dyadic).
Postdoctoral fellow
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The UNC Charlotte Violence Prevention Center is hiring a Postdoctoral Fellow, to begin August 2024. The position will primarily report to Dr. Annelise Mennicke (Social Work), with co-mentorship provided from other VPC affiliated faculty.
Education & Training
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Dr. Robert Cramer is offering an interprofessional studies course on approaches to suicide prevention in Spring 2024.