The PROGRESS Initiative at the University of Maryland

The primary mission of the Prevent Gun Violence: Research, Empowerment, Strategies & Solutions (PROGRESS) initiative is to reduce firearm-related violence using a multi-disciplinary, community-based and translational science approach to promote public safety and enhance the quality of life for the people of Maryland, the National Capital Region, and the nation. Bringing together the strengths and assets of UMD enables PROGRESS to act for the public’s good to prevent gun violence and save lives. PROGRESS achieves its mission by advancing cutting-edge research, scholarship, education and actionable gun violence prevention/intervention solutions. PROGRESS educates and engages students and faculty and partners with colleagues and community leaders—regionally and nationally—to translate science into life-saving community actions using all available UMD assets. The initiative promotes equity and anti-racism by partnering with communities most impacted by gun violence.