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Sarah Goodrum represents the Prevention Science Program.

Sarah Goodrum, CU Boulder Police collaboration addresses targeted violence

Targeted violence can be prevented – if we have the right systems in place. That’s why Sarah Goodrum, research professor in the Prevention Science Program, has partnered with the CU Boulder Police Department. According to Goodrum, attackers exhibit observable planning behaviors and communicate their intentions prior to committing acts of violence. To address this, Goodrum

Richard Jessors presents his award to a standing ovation.

Institute of Behavioral Science cuts ribbon on Richard Jessor Building

Room 155 was overflowing with visitors on the cold afternoon of Tuesday, January 28. Folks from across the University of Colorado as well as state and local government representatives gathered in the largest conference room at the Institute of Behavioral Science (IBS) to celebrate a momentous occasion: our new building name.  The IBS building is

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IBS hosts a variety of events for the larger community to learn about new research in the behavioral and social sciences. We offer our biannual Jessor Lectures, our fall and spring semester weekly Speaker Series, as well as a variety of conferences and training sessions. Events are often held both online and in-person at the IBS Building.

IBS draws faculty from across the social and behavioral sciences in work that transcends disciplinary boundaries and illuminates the complexity of social behavior and social life.