The Joyce Foundation is a private, nonpartisan philanthropy that invests in public policies and strategies to advance racial equity and economic mobility for the next generation in the Great Lakes region. Joyce supports policy research, development, and advocacy in six program areas: Culture, Democracy, Education & Economic Mobility, Environment, Gun Violence Prevention & Justice Reform, and Journalism.
Researchers discussed new findings on childhood exposure to gun violence; the impact of exposure on youth mental health and on future adult experiences of gun violence; and the impact of “collective efficacy” on firearm violence exposure for youth.
Researchers discuss the Environmental Justice Science, Data, and Research Plan to identify research gaps and provide recommendations for federal agencies to advance goals of EO 14096 Revitalizing Our Nation’s Commitment to Environmental Justice for All.
Democracy Program Officer Melanie McElroy discusses the work of grantees on the 2024 Elections and voter protection..