![The new Interpersonal Violence Research Laboratory strives to reduce interpersonal violence and to promote recovery among survivors.](http://cyfs.unl.edu/news/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Edwards-IVRL-CYFS-Blog.jpg)
Interpersonal violence affects an untold number of Nebraskans. Too often, victims of physical, sexual and psychological violence, especially among youth and minority populations, do not have adequate support. And communities may lack appropriate training to safely intervene when those they care about are at risk for intimate partner abuse.