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Read more at: A warm welcome from the Director, Professor Manuel Eisner

A warm welcome from the Director, Professor Manuel Eisner

The Violence Research Centre (VRC), based at the Institute of Criminology, University of Cambridge, promotes the understanding of the causes and consequences of interpersonal violence. The VRC takes a strong interest in advancing quantitative methodologies for the study of violence and conducts programme evaluations...

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Conferences and Workshops

We focus on the study of interpersonal violence, including childhood aggression, bullying, assault and robbery, homicide, domestic abuse and sexual violence. We take an interdisciplinary perspective that draws on theoretical approaches and empirical findings from criminology, psychology, biology, political science...

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Research Focus

The Evidence for Better Lives Study (EBLS) is an innovative global birth-cohort study in eight cities across the world. In each city, the early childhood development of 1500 children within their family and community contexts will be tracked. The study will examine exposure to violence and other adverse experiences while...

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Research and Advocacy

Our research combines theoretical findings with empirical data. We work with academics and policy-making institutions to promote violence prevention. We collaborate with experts nationally and internationally.

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PhD Students

We welcome applications from students wishing to undertake research within our areas of expertise.

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Would you like to stay updated about the Violence Research Centre's research, events, news in the field of global violence reduction and opportunities to work with us? "Like" us on Facebook. If you have missed some of our events, please visit our YouTube Channel. You can also find us on LinkedIn and Twitter. 

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University of Cambridge, Institute of Criminology, Sidgwick Avenue, Cambridge CB3 9DA, United Kingdom

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