The University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB) Center for Violence Prevention seeks to intervene, reduce, and respond to violence in our city, bringing together the expertise of the R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center at the University of Maryland Medical Center and the University of Maryland schools of medicine, social work, and law. The center seeks to bridge the activities of those across UMB and in the community in an interdisciplinary, collaborative fashion to conduct community-based participatory research, provide creative and impactful education, and inform and advocate for policies that strengthen our communities to prevent violence and trauma. The center is a collaborative effort of UMB and the R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center.

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Press Coverage

  • Centering Collaboration to Close Gaps for Overlooked Trafficked Children

    June 24, 2025

    The 2025 Child Trafficking Conference spotlighted inclusive, survivor-informed strategies to improve care for overlooked youth.

  • On The Record - WYPR

    Raising Awareness About Child Trafficking

    June 9, 2025

    Hundreds of people working to stop child trafficking gathered in Towson to raise awareness and focus on partnerships to protect vulnerable kids. WYPR talked with conference organizer Nadine Finigan-Carr, executive director of the University of Maryland, Baltimore's Center for Violence Prevention.

  • Executive Director Nadine Finigan-Carr

    Nadine Finigan-Carr Named One of Maryland’s Top 100 Women

    March 3, 2025

    The executive director of UMB’s Center for Violence Prevention has been recognized by The Daily Record for her professional accomplishments, community leadership, and mentoring. This prestigious recognition honors outstanding achievements in professional accomplishments, community leadership, and mentoring.

Center for Violence Prevention 2024 Annual Report