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Center for Research on Ending Violence

Our Mission

Founded in 2007 at the Rutgers School of Social Work, the mission of the Center for Research on Ending Violence is to eliminate all forms of violence and the power imbalances that permit them. We accomplish our mission through a collaborative approach that focuses on multidisciplinary research, education, and community engagement.

Our Community

REV is comprised of a robust and enthusiastic mix of faculty, staff, and students who are rooted in the same mission. They include our

  • Senior Leadership Team;
  • Core faculty members;
  • Full-time staff;
  • Doctoral and post-doc researchers;
  • Research project assistants, interns, and student workers;
  • REV Faculty Affiliates
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Training & Education

The Center for Research on Ending Violence is committed to connecting our research and education initiatives to the broader community. Some professional training and technical assistance initiatives at The REV Center include: customized training for state departments and agencies, research-informed technical assistance to support individual and agency growth, program and training evaluation, and a virtual learning academy for professionals. At The REV Center, we are committed to partnering with leaders from the nonprofit, government, corporate, and academic sectors in all aspects of our work. If you are interested in partnering with REV on a training or technical assistance initiative, please contact our training staff. Information on the MSW C-IVT Certificate program can be found here.

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Projects & Research Areas

The Center for Research on Ending Violence has successfully established itself as a leader in research. We receive national support from key funders and collaborate with numerous organizations locally and globally. 

We are dedicated to producing innovative, multidisciplinary research with an emphasis on evidence-based prevention and intervention strategies to address all forms of violence.

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Publications & Resources

REV works to disseminate insights from our work for a variety of audiences, including academics and researchers, professionals and policymakers, and community members.

Our catalogue of publications includes academic journal articles, reports, podcasts, and presentation materials across our key areas of focus. Please stay tuned as we work to build out a public catalogue of our publications!

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Connect with us

  • For general inquiries, please email us at revcenter@ssw.rutgers.edu.

    Phone: 848-932-4397

     

  • To make a donation to support our efforts to change social contexts for aging click Rutgers University - Foundation Online Giving – Gift Details
     

  • Apply to the Certificate on Interpersonal Violence and Trauma program (current MSW students)

    Learn more here.

    Email rkhetarpal@ssw.rutgers.edu

  • Learn about continuing education workshops on social work and aging
    Check Out: Continuing Education | School of Social Work (rutgers.edu)
     

  • Follow us on Instagram and Facebook @RutgersREVCenter. Find us on LinkedIn and Youtube!

  • Click here to learn about our training and technical assistance opportunities.

    For general inquiries, please email us at training@ssw.rutgers.edu.