We're committed to a future where communities are:
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prepared to respond in periods of risk
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empowered to address the long-term divides we face as a society
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supported to build a pluralistic, multi-racial democracy
Delivering Action-Oriented Research
We provide actionable data and analysis to fill information gaps, establish shared structures for early warning, and empower people working to mitigate political violence in their communities.
Creating Space for Cross-Sector Collaboration
We deliver concierge services across the risk mitigation ecosystem, bringing together a diverse network of partners to foster improved coordination for crisis response.
Building Frameworks for Effective Policy Response
We equip local, state, and national decision-makers with the tools they need to take action against political violence and implement whole-of-society policy solutions.
BDI Updates
This brief presents two critical recommendations to mitigate risk facing local officials: expanding access to funds for personal security in the short term; and investing in independent, sustained threat monitoring systems to inform holistic solutions over the long term.
Immigration-related demonstrations have reached a record high this year, with communities rallying to push back against dehumanizing attacks on immigrant groups that raise the risk of violence.
Using the past year of data, this special report identifies 5 key political violence trends that emerged in 2024, evaluates how these risk factors will evolve in 2025, and highlights 3 effective response strategies that can inform mitigation efforts in the coming months.
BDI in the News
BDI is a go-to resource for national and local media reporting on political violence, crisis response, and de-escalation efforts around the United States. Take a look at the latest coverage featuring our work.
Tusk, May 2025
New Mexico Sun, April 2025
Security Management Magazine, April 2025