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Homicide in North Minneapolis — A Public Health Issue

Minneapolis, MN, July 29 – The origin of a homicide cluster in North Minneapolis dates back to the early 1960s, say researchers at the Center for Homicide Research. This finding, discovered through an epidemiological approach, will direct upcoming research into community history and the development of interventions to prevent future homicides. There is general agreement …

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Scholarships Awarded to Seven Center Students

The University of Minnesota held its annual Recognition Reception on May 14th at Coffman Union. This reception is to distinguish students who have received internships through the Community Engagement Scholars Program. Seven students were Center for Homicide Research interns, who over the last year, have each received the $1,500 intern scholarship award. This award is only …

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Twin Cities Pride Festival Homicide Prevention Survey –2014

Center for Homicide Research staff surveyed over 400 festival-goers at the Twin Cities Pride Festival held in Minneapolis June 28-29, 2014. The survey asked questions about various topics relating to the prevention of homicide among lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgendered (LGBT) people. The purpose of the survey was to determine the prevalence of various risk …

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Twin Cities Pride Festival Attendees Surveyed on Intimate-Relations

Center for Homicide Research staff administered a homicide prevention survey at the Twin Cities Pride Festival, June 23-24, 2012. Thank you to everyone who participated in the survey. It was a great opportunity for our summer internship staff, many who were attending their first Pride Festival ever. The survey focused on the topic of intimate-relations. …

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News Media Coverage

The Crime Report – August 2014  “Should Teachers Be Armed?” by Staff Report Village News (Harris County, TX) – October 2012  “This Harris County Sheriff’s Office Team Are Heroes to Grieving Families as They Tackle and Solve Cold Case Files.” by Michelle Leigh Smith MLive.com (Flint Journal, MI) – September 2012  “Flint’s Homicide Epidemic: Do …

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Center Wins Award

The Center recently received a prestigious award for its work in preventing and understanding GLBT homicide.  In June, the Center was awarded a 2006 PRIDE Award given annually by Lavender, Minnesota’s GLBT Magazine. The PRIDE Awards are named for the acronym “People Rallying Individuality, Diversity, and Equality. The editors of Lavender noted that “…perhaps CHR’s most important focus …

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Center Researcher Trains Homicide and Death Investigators

Center for Homicide Research’s Principal Researcher Dallas Drake recently presented on homicide in the LGBT community at the 13th Annual Homicide Conference. More than 80 law enforcement professionals and homicide investigators attended Drake’s four-hour lecture and discussion to identify, understand and investigate homicides involving lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender offenders and victims. This presentation is …

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Center to Host 2007 Conference of Homicide Researchers

The Center for Homicide Research hosted the 2007 annual meeting of the Homicide Research Working Group (HRWG). The June 2007 meeting brought together some of the most well-respected and innovative professionals in the fields of research, law enforcement, and prevention. This will be the first time that the conference will be held in the Twin …

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Principal Researcher Honored as 2007 Pride Grand Marshal

Principal Researcher Dallas Drake has been chosen as the 2007 Grand Marshal for the Twin Cities Pride Festival.  Grand Marshall is the highest award given as part of the celebration and honors leaders in the community for their efforts and accomplishments. According to the selection committee, Drake’s current leadership in his efforts to understand and …

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