Why Join SAVIR
Society for the Advancement of Violence and Injury Research (SAVIR) is a multidisciplinary organization involved in promoting and advancing the field of injury and violence research. SAVIR achieves its goals by hosting and promoting collective, educational and scholarly activities and through cross-collaborative efforts with practitioners, policymakers and other stakeholders. Our members come from various disciplines that work to prevent and intervene with injury and violence.
SAVIR offers its members unique opportunities, regardless of your area of expertise or level of experience. As a member of SAVIR you have the opportunity to:
- Actively promote your research by participating in conferences and educational opportunities;
- Enhance your experience through initiatives such as our Mentor Program;
- Influence policy by participating in ongoing collaborative efforts
SAVIR members foster the growth of the field of injury and violence research by responding to the growing need for evidence-based prevention strategies and interventions to mitigate the acute and long-term burdens resulting from injury and violence events. As the field grows, so does the demand for skilled researchers from various disciplines who utilize rigorous scientific methods to identify risk factors and trends, inform public policy, and create the basis for effective interventions. By joining SAVIR, you add your voice to those of other dedicated injury and violence researchers to continue expanding the field of injury and violence research.
Center Membership $500
A center is any organization that focuses a majority of its work on the research of injury and violence prevention and control. Each Research Center Member shall designate in writing one person, preferably its Director, who shall be authorized to exercise its membership rights. Each Research Center Member shall have the right to one vote, to receive copies of all official publications, to receive discounts on conference exhibition fees, and to be identified in the Corporation’s Annual Report. Each Research Center Member shall be entitled to participate in one research center advisory council.
Each research center may have the option to add sub-accounts of the following types at a discounted rate:
- Center Professional – $120 per person per year (see “Professional” description below)
- Center Student – $40 per person per year (see “Student” description below)
Professional Membership $150
A person who is or has been actively engaged in research or programs in the field of violence and injury prevention and control, and who, by the time of application for membership, holds an earned degree in a discipline related to professional participation in injury and violence prevention and control research, service programs or public policy related to these programs. Professional members shall have the right to vote, to receive all official publications, to receive discounts on all educational programs and conferences, and to be candidates for elected positions.
Affiliate Membership $450
Any public agency or nonprofit institution the mission of which includes the fields of injury and violence prevention and control shall be eligible for membership in this category. Each Affiliate Member shall designate in writing four persons who shall be authorized to exercise its membership rights. Each Affiliate Member shall have the right to receive a copy of all official publications, to receive discounts on conference exhibition fees, and to be identified in the Corporation’s Annual Report.
- Each additional member is $100.
Additional Membership Options
International – $150 per year (High-Income Countries)
A person who is or has been actively engaged in research or programs in the field of violence and injury prevention and control outside the U.S. (High-Income Countries), and who, by the time of application for membership, holds an earned degree in a discipline related to professional participation in injury and violence prevention and control research, service programs or public policy related to these programs. International members shall have the right to vote, to receive all official publications, to receive discounts on all educational programs and conferences, and to be candidates for elected positions.
LMIC – $75 per year (Low-Middle-Income Countries)
A person who is or has been actively engaged in research or programs in the field of violence and injury prevention and control in a country designated as Low-to-Middle Income Countries (LMIC), and who, by the time of application for membership, holds an earned degree in a discipline related to professional participation in injury and violence prevention and control research, service programs or public policy related to these programs. Professional members shall have the right to vote, to receive all official publications, to receive discounts on all educational programs and conferences, and to be candidates for elected positions.
Early Career – $75
A person who is or has been actively engaged in research or programs in the field of violence and injury prevention and control, and who, by the time of application for membership, holds an earned degree in a discipline related to professional participation in injury and violence prevention and control research, service programs or public policy related to these programs for less than 1 year. At the completion of the first year of membership the transitional membership will automatically become a Professional member.
Student – $50
A person who, at the time of application for membership, is currently enrolled in either a baccalaureate or graduate program of education or training related to injury and violence prevention and control at an institution of higher education. A student member shall receive all official publications and discounts on all education programs and conferences and have the right to be candidates for elected positions.
Dual Student Membership with Safe States
Student Members of SAVIR are eligible to add a student membership with Safe States for an additional $15 fee. Along with the SAVIR student membership benefits, the Safe States student membership offers networking with injury and violence prevention professionals across the nation, participating in mentoring, professional development (including CHES, CPH and CNE credits for conferences and CHES and CPH credits for self-studies on their Training Center), leadership opportunities, joining a committee or special interest group, and discounts on registration for the Safe States Annual Conference.
Emeritus/Emerita – $50
A person who is retired from full-time professional activity in research, program services, or public policy related to the fields of injury and violence prevention. An Emeritus Member shall have the right to vote, to receive all official publications, and to receive discounts on all education programs and conferences.
