Center for the Study of Guns in Society
Housed in the Sanford School of Social and Family Dynamics, the Center for the Study of Guns in Society is a first-of-its-kind center–one that brings social science approaches to the gun debate to forge a forum for those across the debate to engage, learn, and elevate.
Drawing on ASU’s charter of inclusivity, public values and community impact, CSGS imagines a different kind of space for the gun debate. This is a space that prioritizes listening to and learning from perspectives different from our own; enhancing our knowledge about the nuances of the gun debate including the complexities of gun laws, the interlocked consequences of gun violence, and the intricacies of guns themselves; and bringing rigorous and thoughtful data and evidence to understand where we are in the gun debate and where we might go next.
We invite you to get to know the CSGS community of scholars, learn about the kinds of research we do, and engage the conversation by listening to our podcast or dropping in on our events.
In the News
CSGS Affiliate Dawn Gilpin publishes new book on art and sexual violence with co-editor and co-author Sally Kitch.
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Jennifer Carlson will be participating in The Oxford Literary Festival on Saturday, March 23, 2024 from 2-3pm at the Oxford Martin School: Lecture Theatre.
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Jennifer Carlson is a panelist at the Tucson Festival of Books event held on Saturday, March 9 from 10-11am in the Integrated Learning Center Room 150.
Gun Violence: The US Scourge.
How did guns invade our society? Explore the effect of guns on our minds and sense of safety, how guns impact our criminal justice system and how law enforcement deals with gun use.