Firearm violence is a critical public health issue.
Firearm violence is a leading cause of premature death in the U.S., claiming more than 45,000 lives each year, and is the leading cause of death among children and teens, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
The Kaiser Permanente Center for Gun Violence Research and Education is focused on building a public health response to this epidemic, grounded in equity. Together, in collaboration with the Health Alliance for Violence Intervention (HAVI), the Center is building on Kaiser Permanente’s pioneering firearm violence prevention efforts.
Our History
INCLUSIVE GRANTMAKING
Redefining grantmaking to resource impacted communities so they can develop and lead more relevant, sustainable interventions.
COMMUNITY BUILDING
Bringing together clinical practitioners, researchers, and those impacted to scale best practices in firearm injury prevention and treatment.
ADVANCING KNOWLEDGE
Equipping professionals with the knowledge and skills to drive change.
DATA FOR ACTION
Driving progress by improving access to firearm injury data and supporting high-impact research.
CLINICAL INNOVATION
Scaling and improving evidence-based strategies and innovations in healthcare settings to reduce firearm violence and suicide.
New Resource: Prevention & Intervention Library
Healthcare systems engage patients at critical moments—creating opportunities to prevent future harm.
The Center - powered by the HAVI - has created the Prevention & Intervention Library so that healthcare systems and providers can turn that opportunity into action. The Prevention & Intervention Library is a centralized resource with curated, proven, health-focused firearm injury prevention strategies for clinical and community settings.
Explore the LibraryWebinar Series: Learn Together with Your Community
The Center hosts gatherings featuring experts on topics designed to strengthen the capacity, confidence, and visibility of researchers and community organizations working to prevent firearm-related injuries. Register for upcoming webinars below.
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2025 Grant Awards: Prevent, Treat, and Heal Firearm-Related Harms Through Healthcare
Since its inception in 2022, the Center has awarded $8.5 million to strengthen evidence for preventive and clinical interventions that reduce the incidence and impact of firearm violence and suicide.The 2025 grant awards focused on clinical care models and practices grounded in the realities of healthcare and community settings—integrating prevention, timely intervention, and long-term recovery with community-informed insight and leadership.
