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Criminology &Public Policy, EarlyView.Abstract Research summary Crime and violence continue to be problems that plague urban areas across the United States and the globe. One key approach for responding to these problems is “focused deterrence” which includes programs that prevent criminal behavior by blending criminal justice, social service, and community‐based action.
Anthony A. Braga +2 more
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Guns, Public Health and Mental Illness: An Evidence-Based Approach for State Policy [PDF]
, 2013 The Consortium for Risk-Based Firearm Policy (Consortium) includes the nation's leading researchers, practitioners, and advocatesx in gun violence prevention and mental health.
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Curbing the Illicit Market: Enhancing Firearm Regulations to Reduce Gun Violence [PDF]
, 2023 Almost all of the firearms that end up on the streets are first sold through legally appointed federally licensed firearm dealers (FFLs) following manufacture or import.
Richard Stansfield, Daniel Semenza
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Criminology &Public Policy, EarlyView.Abstract Research Summary Individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDDs) face an elevated risk of victimization relative to their peers. Victims with IDD may view police departmental websites or policies to identify available accommodations in deciding to report their experience. The current study employs a convergent mixed‐methods
Cooper A. Maher +6 more
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Do Gun Buybacks Save Lives? Evidence from Panel Data [PDF]
In 1997, Australia implemented a gun buyback program that reduced the stock of firearms by around one-fifth. Using differences across states in the number of firearms withdrawn, we test whether the reduction in firearms availability affected firearm ...
Leigh, Andrew, Neill, Christine
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International Journal of Population Data ScienceIntroduction Firearm injuries are a significant public health issue in Canada, yet the broader consequences, particularly non-fatal injuries, remain under examined in research and policy discussions.
Aliki Karanikas +3 more
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Commercial treaties and political transformation in Sulu and Southeast Asian littorals, c. 1830–1840
Asia‐Pacific Economic History Review, EarlyView.Abstract This article re‐examines an economic treaty concluded between Spain and the Sulu Sultanate in 1836. Analysing the Tausug (Jawi) and Spanish treaty versions alongside archival sources from Spain, the Philippines, and England, it traces the impact of indigenous agency beyond the formal signatories on economic and political transformations ...
Eleonora Poggio +2 more
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The Effects of Firearm Violence on Children: Implications for Its Prevention in Our Schools and Communities [PDF]
, 2022 Exposure to firearm violence persists as an urgent public health problem because of its prevalence and impact. In the United States, firearms are now the leading cause of death among all children, ages 1-19 years old, and nonfatal firearm assaults occur ...
Amanda Nickerson, Sonali Rajan
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Inquiry: The Journal of Health Care Organization, Provision, and FinancingCommunity and system-based (eg, civil legal) advocates can play a critical role in the implementation of extreme risk protection orders (ERPO); however, the novelty of ERPO laws impedes understanding of their implementation in these settings.
Kelsey M. Conrick PhD, MPH +6 more
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Preventive Medicine Reports, 2017 Firearms have a longstanding tradition in the United States (US) and are viewed by many with iconic stature with regards to safety and personal freedom.
David A. Geier +2 more
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