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Fairriona Magee @fairrionam.bsky.social · 5d

Survey Respondents who approved of the NRA were more thank twice as likely to believe that violence was justified to advance political objectives, a new study finds: www.thetrace.org/2025/10/nra-...

Support of the NRA Is Linked to Support of Political Violence, New Research Finds

The recent uptick in political attacks has shaken Americans. Researchers are examining the sentiments related to these acts.

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UC Davis Centers for Violence Prevention @ucdaviscvp.bsky.social · 14d

Learn more about the new Reduce the Risk campaign in a conversation hosted by @amcommmedia.bsky.social feat. @amybarnhorst.bsky.social americancommunitymedia.org/media-briefi...

California’s Gun Safety Laws Save Lives – Few People Know About Them

This briefing focuses on how increasing public awareness of these laws can improve safety and save lives, especially in communities that have been hit hardest by gun violence.

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UC Davis Centers for Violence Prevention @ucdaviscvp.bsky.social · 14d

WEBINAR TOMORROW, 9/24 12-1p PT: CA's Reduce the Risk is hosting Garen Wintemute on GVROs as an effective suicide prevention tool. #SuicidePreventionMonth

Register now: bit.ly/ReducetheRis...

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UC Davis Centers for Violence Prevention @ucdaviscvp.bsky.social · 25d

Following the assassination of Charlie Kirk, a spiraling cycle of violence is not a foregone conclusion.

www.nytimes.com/2025/09/10/u...

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UC Davis Centers for Violence Prevention @ucdaviscvp.bsky.social · Jul 9

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UC Davis Centers for Violence Prevention @ucdaviscvp.bsky.social · Jul 9

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UC Davis Centers for Violence Prevention @ucdaviscvp.bsky.social · Jul 9

This is the latest in our series of peer-reviewed articles and working papers on political violence from
@ucdaviscvp.bsky.social, where we approach political violence as a public health problem. A full list can be found on our website: cvp.ucdavis.edu/resource-lib...

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UC Davis Centers for Violence Prevention @ucdaviscvp.bsky.social · Jul 9

Additionally, MAGA Republicans may serve as credible messengers in efforts to dissuade others from committing political violence. Read the full pre-print: doi.org/10.31235/osf...

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UC Davis Centers for Violence Prevention @ucdaviscvp.bsky.social · Jul 9

Our findings suggest the need for interventions directed at reducing support for political violence among MAGA Republicans and others who believe that it can be justified.

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UC Davis Centers for Violence Prevention @ucdaviscvp.bsky.social · Jul 9

MAGA Republicans, as defined, are a distinct group holding extreme views. They are also more likely than non-MAGA non-Republicans to endorse beliefs and attributes associated with political violence, including racism and homonegativity.

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UC Davis Centers for Violence Prevention @ucdaviscvp.bsky.social · Jul 9

📢 New research! 📢

In 2024, MAGA Republicans were much more likely than non-MAGA non-Republicans to view political violence as justified and to endorse beliefs associated with violence, but they were generally not more willing to commit such violence themselves. cvp.ucdavis.edu/research/pre...

PREPRINT: The MAGA Movement and Political Violence in 2024

AbstractBackground: The possibility of widespread political violence poses a serious concern for the United States. A nationally representative survey found in 2022 that “Make America Great Again” (MA...

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UC Davis Centers for Violence Prevention @ucdaviscvp.bsky.social · Jul 4

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UC Davis Centers for Violence Prevention @ucdaviscvp.bsky.social · Jul 4

Please help us share widely!
@rachelkleinfeld.bsky.social @carnegiedcg.bsky.social @ianbassin.bsky.social @statesunited.org @lilymasonphd.bsky.social @kurtbraddock.bsky.social @sjgoodman.bsky.social @milleridriss.bsky.social @brendannyhan.bsky.social @meganranney.bsky.social

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UC Davis Centers for Violence Prevention @ucdaviscvp.bsky.social · Jul 4

This is the latest in our series of peer-reviewed articles and working papers on political violence from @ucdaviscvp.bsky.social, where we approach political violence as a public health problem. A full list can be found on our website: cvp.ucdavis.edu/resource-lib...

Resource Library

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UC Davis Centers for Violence Prevention @ucdaviscvp.bsky.social · Jul 4

Our findings suggest the most effective messengers are the 84% of Americans who would not participate as combatants. Speaking up against political violence is paramount, as is relaying threats to professionals who can intervene. Read the full paper in Injury Epi: doi.org/10.1186/s406...

Public opinion on civil war in the USA as of mid-2024: findings from a nationally representative survey - Injury Epidemiology

Background In 2023, Wave 2 of an annual, nationally representative longitudinal survey found a concerning level of agreement that civil war was likely in the USA and, among those who agreed, widesprea...

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UC Davis Centers for Violence Prevention @ucdaviscvp.bsky.social · Jul 4

Would-be combatants could be dissuaded from participating by their family and others:

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UC Davis Centers for Violence Prevention @ucdaviscvp.bsky.social · Jul 4

Expectation of and perceived need for civil war were uncommon in 2024 and were unchanged from 2023.

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UC Davis Centers for Violence Prevention @ucdaviscvp.bsky.social · Jul 4

📢 New research! 📢

The small minority of Americans who say they would likely be combatants in civil war are open to change. We can prevent political violence by urging non-violent approaches + being vocal in our rejection of political violence. cvp.ucdavis.edu/research/pub...

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UC Davis Centers for Violence Prevention @ucdaviscvp.bsky.social · May 14

¡Buscamos gente para un studio!

Los de CVP quieren saber sus perspectivas sobre los ERPO y otros enfoques para prevenir la violencia armada.

Nuestro objetivo es conectarnos con personas que son afectadas por la violencia armada.

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UC Davis Centers for Violence Prevention @ucdaviscvp.bsky.social · Jun 18

We are still seeking participants to join 1-hour focus groups. Will you help us spread the word? Thanks in advance!

UC Davis Centers for Violence Prevention @ucdaviscvp.bsky.social · May 12

Seeking study participants!

CVP researchers want to hear your perspectives about ERPOs and other approaches to preventing gun violence.

Our goal is to connect with people who are impacted by—but often left out of conversations about—gun violence.

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UC Davis Centers for Violence Prevention @ucdaviscvp.bsky.social · Jun 17

Also accessible via MSN: www.msn.com/en-us/news/c...

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UC Davis Centers for Violence Prevention @ucdaviscvp.bsky.social · Jun 17

"Sacramento residents want real public safety — not just more policing" is a new op ed by CVP researcher Julia Lund in @sacbee.com www.sacbee.com/opinion/op-e...

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UC Davis Centers for Violence Prevention @ucdaviscvp.bsky.social · Jun 17

More insights on political violence as a public health issue by @michaelluo.bsky.social in @newyorker.com

Inside the DOGE Brain Drain

From the Daily newsletter: confronting the epidemic of political violence.

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UC Davis Centers for Violence Prevention @ucdaviscvp.bsky.social · Jun 17

"Wintemute pointed to research that shows would-be participants in #PoliticalViolence can be dissuaded by 'trusted messengers,' incl religious leaders, members of the media, + even family+friends[...] 'lots that people can do to prevent PV from taking us over.'" www.newyorker.com/newsletter/t...

Inside the DOGE Brain Drain

From the Daily newsletter: confronting the epidemic of political violence.

www.newyorker.com

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The BulletPoints Project @bulletptsproj.bsky.social · Jun 10

🚨New research alert! “Experiences with and perspectives on firearm injury prevention among emergency medical services clinicians,” has just been published in BMC Emergency Medicine.

Experiences with and perspectives on firearm injury prevention among emergency medical services clinicians. Amanda J. Aubel, Avery Baldwin, Amy Barnhorst and Angela M. Bayer. BMC Emergency Medicine (2025). GIF with above text on bright blue background and animated ambulance graphic driving/moving from left to right.

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