Regional Gun Violence Research Consortium
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Depending on the source, the number of "mass shootings" in the US in 2023 was fewer than 10 or more than 600. Our latest blog examines the challenges of defining "mass shooting" and why the definition matters for effective policy response.
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This blog explores challenges in defining “mass shootings” and suggests ways to advance the conversation.
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Miss our webinar yesterday on Extreme Risk Protection Orders with panelists @lisabgeller and @SpenceCantrell, moderated by our ED @jschildkraut80? You can watch the playback here! ⬇️ @JHU_CGVS
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Panelists will explore the markers of successful ERPO implementations, highlight ways in which states can assess their own implementation, and examine best practices that can facilitate similar...
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Today at 2p, Executive Director @jschildkraut80 will moderate a panel discussion on Extreme Risk Protection Orders with leading scholars @SpenceCantrell and @lisabgeller of @JohnsHopkinsSPH. Still time to register to attend the webinar 👇.►
Want to know more about Red Flag laws (aka ERPOs)? Join us July 15 at 2 pm for a webinar that dives into ERPOs and lessons learned from implementation across the nation. For more info and to register:
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Join us a week from today for this important webinar looking at ERPO best practices and lessons learned from implementation. Learn more and register 👇.
Want to know more about Red Flag laws (aka ERPOs)? Join us July 15 at 2 pm for a webinar that dives into ERPOs and lessons learned from implementation across the nation. For more info and to register:
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"Growing up, violence was all around me. I personally know survivors as well as perpetrators of gun violence. From an early age. I always wanted to do something to make my community safer.". Read our latest member highlight: @pizarro_jesenia.
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Learn more about the research of Dr. Jesenia Pizarro, an affiliate scholar with the RGVRC and an assistant professor of social work at the University of Buffalo, SUNY.
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Want to know more about Red Flag laws (aka ERPOs)? Join us July 15 at 2 pm for a webinar that dives into ERPOs and lessons learned from implementation across the nation. For more info and to register:
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Panelists will explore the markers of successful ERPO implementations, highlight ways in which states can assess their own implementation, and examine best practices that can facilitate similar...
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"I hope that credible messengers/hospital responders have an impact and play a significant role with regard to increasing the uptake of services, especially among the black male demographic.". Our latest member spotlight: Christopher St. Vil.
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🔶Today, on National Gun Violence Awareness Day, we are rolling out a major redesign of our Mass Shooting Factsheet. This resource has updated data (1966-present) and new functionality to provide users timely information on these events. Check it out now:
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What role might pre-K play in gun violence prevention? Our latest blog details new research on the relationship between Head Start and handgun carrying and interpersonal violence.
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Research increasingly points to high-quality early childhood education not only as a tool for learning and development but also as a strategy to help reduce gun violence in the long term.
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RT @jschildkraut80: We are excited to share this latest update for @RockGunResearch! Thank you to @GovKathyHochul and the NYS Legislature f….
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"New York State Budget Includes $1 Million for Rockefeller Institute’s Regional Gun Violence Research Consortium". Exciting news!! Incredibly grateful for support from @GovKathyHochul and the NYS Legislature. Read the full announcement 👇.
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Significant investment by governor and state legislators will expand efforts to generate evidence-based solutions to gun violence.
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Finally, @pizarro_jesenia illuminated what is known about intimate partner homicide, which disproportionately impacts women and is often committed with firearms, and how these can be prevented through primary, secondary, and tertiary interventions. 6/End.
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This blog explores the mportance of intimate partner homicide (IPH) prevention, delve into its trends, and outline strategies to combat this.
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In her blog, @DrLaurenMagee drew on her experiences working with survivors of community gun violence to share their perspectives, highlighting how these individuals often feel overlooked - and undersupported - in the aftermath. 5/.
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Lauren A. Magee, a criminologist and health services researcher, examines the emotional and social effects of nonfatal firearm injuries.
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Also included in the series is a piece by @jdawncarlson the examines the financial costs of gun violence - totaling more than $550 billion annually - and the disparate burden they place on already marginalized communities. 4/.
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This blog looks at how gun violence survivors often have to figure out on their own how to shoulder the immediate financial fallout of gun violence.
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In her blog, @DrRebeccaCowan explored the experiences of an often overlooked group of survivors - the physicians who treat the physical injuries caused by mass shootings - and underscores how the toll of gun violence is even broader than often assumed. 3/.
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In this blog, Dr. Rebecca Cowan looks at the mental toll mass public shootings have on physicians.
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Drawing on research conducted with survivors of mass public shootings, Consortium ED @jschildkraut80 highlighted the importance of social acknowledgement of survivors' experiences and offered recommendations for how to offer meaningful support. 2/ .
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For National Gun Violence Awareness Month, RGVRC Executive Director Jaclyn Schildkraut looks at how we can support survivors of mass public shootings.
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Today marks three years since the Tops grocery store mass shooting in Buffalo, NY. As we honor their legacy and offer our support to the community, we also must extend our support to all who are affected by gun violence. Last year, our experts explored survivorship. A thread: 1/
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RT @jschildkraut80: It’s time for our May @RockGunResearch member spotlight. Get to know Ali Rowhani-Rahbar and his important work on gun v….
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"Without systemic/structural change to map community needs & assets & truly invest in them, levels of gun violence/trauma will either remain steady or resurface again even if they decline during certain periods.". Our latest highlight: Ali Rowhani-Rahbar.
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Learn more about the research of Dr. Ali Rowhani-Rahbar, an affiliate scholar with RGVRC and the Bartley Dobb Professor for the Study and Prevention of Violence in the Department of Epidemiology at...
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As the @FloridaState community works to navigate the aftermath of last week’s tragic shooting, we wanted to share resources from our survivors project. These are crafted from the unique perspectives and experiences of other mass shooting survivors.
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Through large-scale assessment of survivors of public mass shootings, this project seeks to inform policy and support services.
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