The Center for Applied Research on Targeted Violence (CARVt) is a partnership of Carnegie Mellon University and the University of Pittsburgh.
CARVt’s mission seeks to bring together the world-class expertise of these universities to mitigate and better understand targeted violence stemming from group hatred.
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CARVt develops and supports innovative applied research through partnership between CMU and Pitt
CARVt in partnership with Eradicate Hate Global Summit receives federal DHS grant funding
Applied Research
CARVt develops and supports innovative applied research through partnership between CMU and Pitt leveraging the expertise of faculty and researchers.
CARVt develops and implements project collaborations with industry, nonprofits, government, non-government organizations and the philanthropic community to reduce targeted violence.
Project Collaborations
Educational Activities
CARVt synergizes and supports the universities’ educational missions through speaker series, podcasts, special events, and workshops.