Violence Prevention Project Report to the Minnesota Legislature

In the past year, the Violence Prevention Project Research Center (VPPRC) has made significant strides in understanding and addressing gun violence through a range of research initiatives. Our work spans national and Minnesota-focused surveys, data analysis on firearm safety practices, the implementation of Extreme Risk Protection Orders (ERPO), and detailed studies on the shifting nature of homicides in the Twin Cities.

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The Weaponization of Crime Data Disinformation is Exploding

Is violent crime skyrocketing or plummeting? This question has become a fixture of the 2024 presidential race, with dueling claims from both campaigns. On October 16th, the headline at Real Clear Investigations, an online media site, touted what it called a bombshell report to support the narrative that crime is skyrocketing. However, the report was written by discredited former academic John Lott.

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Outreach Intern

The Outreach Intern at Protect Minnesota (PM) will assist the Director of Outreach and Organizing with regular outreach tasks as well as researching projects and programs…

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