Harvard Injury Control Research Center
Our mission is to reduce the societal burden of injury and violence through surveillance, research, intervention, evaluation, outreach, dissemination, and training.
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Commentary on Aurora tragedy
National Geographic’s science blog posted about the tragedy in Aurora last week, with comments from Matthew Miller. Related Topics Last Updated Get the latest public health news Stay connected with Harvard Chan…
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David Hemenway selected as a CDC 20 for 20 Leader in Violence and Injury Prevention
In celebration of its 20th Anniversary, the Injury Center at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) launched a “20 for 20 Project” which pays tribute “to 20 leaders and visionaries…
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David Hemenway received Distinguished Honoree Award from Law Center to Prevent Gun Violence
David Hemenway received the Distinguished Honoree Award at the 19th Anniversary Dinner of the Law Center to Prevent Gun Violence on June 14, 2012 in San Francisco “for his work exposing the complexities…
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David Hemenway interviewed on PolitiFact.com about a Joe Biden quote
David Hemenway was interviewed for a PolitiFact.com article on a Joe Biden quote on gun violence. Read article here. Related Topics Last Updated Get the latest public health news Stay connected with Harvard…
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Washington ad campaign uses data from Private Guns, Public Health
A public health ad campaign “Know the facts” started by Washington Ceasefire, a group aiming to reduce gun violence in Washington state, uses data from David’s book. Read more about…
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Dahianna Lopez interviewed by WBZ-TV on ‘Google Glasses’
HICRC’s Dahianna Lopez was interviewed by WBZ-TV (CBS) on the potential for injury while wearing ‘Google Glasses.’ Read the full report here. Related Topics Last Updated Get the latest public health…
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David Hemenway speaks at ‘One Harvard: Lectures that Last’
David Hemenway was one of twelve speakers invited to speak at the inaugural ‘One Harvard: Lectures that Last’ series organized by the Harvard Graduate Council. Read more about this event here….
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HICRC research cited in veteran suicide-related firearms risks article
HICRC research by Hemenway and Miller is cited in an article discussing the suicide-related risks of not allowing army commanders to question their troops about private firearms kept off base….
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While We were Sleeping recommended reading by Ralph Nader
Ralph Nader listed Hemenway’s book While We were Sleeping as one of his top holiday reading recommendations. He described the book as “an ode to brave legislators and regulators.” Read the rest…
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Hemenway honored for work in youth violence prevention
Last week, David Hemenway was given the Striving for Justice award by Community Works, a collective of over 30 social justice organizations, for his work applying a public health approach…