| This course leverages participatory action research to explore the wicked problem of gun violence. Students will research the origins of gun violence in American society, in conjunction with engaging with various stakeholders to propose sensible solutions to this distressing problem. Each student will be assigned to one of three groups (Baltimore, Richmond, or Washington, DC) and will participate in a site visit to their locale to gain insights from politicians, policymakers, public safety professionals, and members of the public on the policies, practices, and programs that have been implemented to mitigate the problem of gun violence. As a class, students will also play a vital role in co-designing, co-hosting, and co-facilitating the Central Virginia Listening & Learning Exchange (CVLLE 2023) - a convening of local, state, and national influencers and stakeholders with an action-oriented purpose to resolve conflict and reduce violence. |