Vision & Mission
UNC IPRC’s Mission, Vision, and Diversity and Inclusion Statements reflect the breadth of our research expertise across multiple injury areas, our long history of engagement with the practice of injury and violence prevention, and our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusiveness in our research, practice, and partnerships.
Vision
The UNC Injury Prevention Research Center conducts innovative research, training, and outreach that strengthens and disseminates the scientific base for injury and violence prevention.
Mission
The mission of the Injury Prevention Research Center is to advance injury and violence prevention through interdisciplinary research and training of the next generation of injury researchers and practitioners.
Diversity, equity, inclusiveness and civility are core values of UNC IPRC. We strive to create a work environment that is welcoming, values all individuals, and supports their development. We value diversity and inclusiveness among our staff and those we work with. These include but are not limited to:
- culture, racial/ethnic background, country of origin
- gender identity and gender expression
- age
- socioeconomic status
- physical ability and appearance
- religious or spiritual beliefs
- political views and perspectives
- lived experience of involvement with the criminal justice system
- lived experience of involvement with legal or illegal drugs
- survival of abuse, neglect, or sexual or physical violence