The Role of Women in Community Violence Intervention

Objective:
This study aims to systematically explore women’s roles in community violence intervention, both online and offline, and to assess how gender affects such work. Interviews and focus groups with women involved in violence intervention will be conducted in formal and informal settings alongside social media analysis to support identifying the complex roles women play. This
research contributes to the assessment of whether violence intervention strategies need to be gender-specific and provides a novel approach to gender analysis in practice, policy, and research. The aim of such work is to lead to more inclusive and effective interventions designed to support women in violence prevention roles.

1. Examine the role of women in community violence intervention. Investigate and understand the contributions of women to community violence intervention efforts, both at the grassroots and professional levels.
2. Analyze the impact of gender in the work that women do in violence intervention. Determine how gender influences women’s roles and effectiveness in community violence intervention work.
3. Develop recommendations for hiring practices. Provide recommendations on increasing the employment of women in violence intervention roles based on the study's findings.

Funded By:
New Jersey Gun Violence Research Center (GVRC)

Project Status:
In progress

Principal Investigator (PI):
Michelle Lyttle Storro, PhD 

Amount Awarded:
$54,304.26