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Evidence-Based Research

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Keep up with the latest evidenced-based research from the federal government and government-funded entities. Academic studies and government reports are the backbone for prevention efforts nationwide. Evidence-based research is available for the general public, educators, law enforcement, health care practitioners, behavioral and mental health professionals, and state, local, tribal, and territorial governments.

Each set of resources below is searchable by keyword. You can also filter the results to see the resources most relevant to different stakeholder groups (key audience) and which department/agency/office provided the resource, as well as filter by subcategory.

All the information in the Prevention Resource Finder is government-owned or sponsored.

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    National Institutes of Health RePORTER Tool

    The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), National Institutes of Health (NIH) RePORTER tool allows users to search a repository of NIH-funded research projects and access publications and patents resulting from NIH funding. By leveraging this tool, users can identify what violence prevention work is being done across the country, and the latest research that is being conducted to prevent targeted violence and terrorism. 

    Categories:
    Evidence-Based Research
    Dept/Org/Agency:
    Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), National Institutes of Health (NIH)
    Key Audience(s):
    Health Care, Mental Health/Behavioral Health/Human Services, State/Local/Tribal/Territorial Government
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    Department of Homeland Security Science and Technology Directorate Research and Publications

    The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science and Technology Directorate (S&T) supports DHS’ targeted violence and terrorism prevention efforts by conducting social science research to understand the evolving threat landscape. S&T works closely with our federal partners, local communities, academia, civil society, law enforcement, and first responders to improve public safety through research and development, technical expertise, technology development, and research and evaluation. Recent S&T research products that look at targeted violence and terrorism include “Online interventions for reducing hate speech and cyberhate: A systematic review”, “Targeted Violence: A Review of Literature on Radicalization and Mobilization”, and “Multiagency programs with police as a partner for reducing radicalization to violence”. 

    Categories:
    Evidence-Based Research
    Dept/Org/Agency:
    Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Science and Technology Directorate (S&T)
    Key Audience(s):
    Faith-Based Organizations, Law Enforcement, State/Local/Tribal/Territorial Government
    Last Updated:
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    National Institute of Justice: Domestic Radicalization and Terrorism Resources

    Research on domestic radicalization and terrorism is conducted by the National Institute of Justice (NIJ) to support community prevention of targeted violence and terrorism. Evidence based practices are shared to increase resilience across communities and provide communities with information to develop community-wide responses.   

    Categories:
    Evidence-Based Research
    Dept/Org/Agency:
    Department of Justice (DOJ), National Institute of Justice (NIJ), Office of Justice Programs (OJP)
    Key Audience(s):
    Faith-Based Organizations, Law Enforcement, State/Local/Tribal/Territorial Government
    Last Updated:

  • Department of Justice Special Report: Raising Awareness of Hate Crimes and Hate Incidents During the COVID-19 Pandemic

    The Department of Justice (DOJ) and Department of Homeland Security (DHS) report outlines how impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic have been compounded by a surge in violence against communities of color, including a significant increase in anti-Asian and anti-black hate crimes. The Special Report highlights the importance of increasing public awareness to prevent and respond to hates crimes and hate incidents. 

    Categories:
    Evidence-Based Research
    Dept/Org/Agency:
    Department of Justice (DOJ), Civil Rights Division (CRT)
    Key Audience(s):
    General Public
    Last Updated:

  • Department of State Researching Solutions to Violent Extremism Network

    The Researching Solutions to Violent Extremism (RESOLVE) Network is a global consortium of researchers, research organizations, policymakers, and practitioners committed to empirically driven, locally defined research on the drivers of violent extremism and sources of community resilience. RESOLVE publications provide insight on global and local dynamics of violent extremism and shares actionable recommendations and best practices both globally and locally to prevent targeted violence and terrorism. 

    Categories:
    Evidence-Based Research
    Dept/Org/Agency:
    Department of State (DOS), U.S. Institute for Peace (USIP)
    Key Audience(s):
    Education, State/Local/Tribal/Territorial Government
    Last Updated:

  • Department of Justice Preventing Youth Hate Crimes and Identity-Based Bullying Initiative Webinar Series

    Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP) presents this 13-webinar series to provide juvenile justice professionals, law enforcement, and school communities with an understanding of youth hate crimes and hate groups, along with strategies to prevent hate crimes and mitigate microaggressions and implicit bias.  

    Categories:
    Evidence-Based Research
    Dept/Org/Agency:
    Department of Justice (DOJ), Office of Justice Programs (OJP), Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP)
    Key Audience(s):
    Education, General Public, Law Enforcement, Mental Health/Behavioral Health/Human Services, State/Local/Tribal/Territorial Government
    Last Updated:

  • National Institutes of Justice: Hate Crimes: National Database Identifies Traits and Motivations Marking Distinct Pathways of People Who Commit Bias-Based Offenses

    National Institute of Justice (NIJ) supported study by the National Consortium for the Study of Terrorism and Responses to Terrorism (START), provides readers with insight on the drivers that have motivated some individuals to perpetrate hate crimes. As diverse motivators and traits were examined, the findings illustrated the need for flexible approaches to monitoring and rehabilitating hate crime actors.  

    Categories:
    Evidence-Based Research
    Dept/Org/Agency:
    Department of Justice (DOJ), National Institute of Justice (NIJ), Office of Justice Programs (OJP)
    Key Audience(s):
    Law Enforcement, Mental Health/Behavioral Health/Human Services
    Last Updated:

  • National Institute of Justice: Webinars on Mass Shootings

    These previously recorded webinars summarize National Institute of Justice (NIJ)-funded research projects’ latest findings on public mass shootings. Here you will find an in-depth discussion about NIJ’s investment in addressing mass shootings through innovative approaches increase awareness of mass shootings and inform prevention efforts.  

    Categories:
    Evidence-Based Research
    Dept/Org/Agency:
    Department of Justice (DOJ), National Institute of Justice (NIJ), Office of Justice Programs (OJP)
    Key Audience(s):
    Law Enforcement, State/Local/Tribal/Territorial Government
    Last Updated:

  • Department of Justice Hate Crimes and Youth Literature Review: A product of the Model Programs Guide

    This literature review provides an in-depth look at hate crimes in the United States. The review includes information on youth involvement, definitions, an overview of the history of hate crime legislation, rates, and trends, and interventions to prevent or reduce the occurrence of youth hate crimes. 

    Categories:
    Evidence-Based Research
    Dept/Org/Agency:
    Department of Justice (DOJ), Office of Justice Programs (OJP), Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP)
    Key Audience(s):
    Education, Law Enforcement, Mental Health/Behavioral Health/Human Services
    Last Updated:
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