On February 1, Kroc Institute for Peace and Justice Executive Director Andy Blum presented during San Diegans for Gun Violence Prevention's monthly meeting. San Diegans for Gun Violence Prevention is a coalition of organizations and citizens working to prevent gun violence through advocacy and education.
During his presentation, Dr. Blum introduced the Kroc IPJ’s "learning with" approach, which emphasizes co-creating actionable research in collaboration with community partners. This method ensures that research is deeply informed by the lived experiences of those actively working to prevent violence in their communities.
As an evaluation partner for the Peacemaker Project,—a three-year, state-funded initiative focused on holistic violence prevention in San Diego—the Kroc IPJ supports partner organizations with data collection, project monitoring, and reporting.
Dr. Blum also discussed the future of community violence prevention, particularly in relation to federal and state funding. He concluded by highlighting the significant progress made in reducing violence nationwide, including in San Diego.
To connect with Dr. Blum and learn more about the Kroc IPJ’s work, email andrewblum@sandiego.edu.
