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Rural youth’s exposure to firearm violence and their attitudes regarding firearm safety measures
Injury Epidemiology, 2021 Background In the wake of an epidemic in firearm-related deaths and injuries, youth have become leading voices of concern. This study’s objective was to investigate rural youth’s personal experiences with firearm-related violence, and their attitudes ...
Charles A. Jennissen +8 more
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Firearm Violence in Wilmington
Delaware Journal of Public Health, 2018 Firearm related assault injuries disproportionately affect young men of color related to a variety of social & ecological vulnerabilities. Delaware, and particularly the city of Wilmington, has experienced a disproportionately high number of these injuries, and this article follows the public health approach in defining the scope of the problem ...
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Firearm Violence: Silent Victims [PDF]
Pediatrics, 2018 Gun violence has become a topic we cannot escape. School shootings, mass shootings, and 1-on-1 firearm violence are widely reported. Commentaries on the public health crisis of firearm violence headline medical journals. However, beyond the sheer volume of senseless deaths, the agonizing ripple effects of exposure to gun violence on young witnesses and
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Firearm carrying practices and motivations: A mixed methods study among adults and youth
American Journal of Community Psychology, EarlyView.Abstract The purpose of this participatory action, mixed methods research study was to identify motivations related to firearm carrying from a qualitative perspective, and then to use quantitative research to characterize the patterns of motivations around carrying.
Krista R. Mehari +5 more
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Injury Epidemiology, 2023 Background Living near an incident of firearm violence can negatively impact youth, regardless of whether the violence is experienced firsthand. Inequities in household and neighborhood resources may affect the prevalence and consequences of exposure ...
Amanda J. Aubel +4 more
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American Journal of Community Psychology, EarlyView.Abstract Technical Assistance (TA) is an essential strategy for supporting organizational growth and aiding implementation of evidence‐based interventions in mission‐driven sectors, including education. While TA is crucial for addressing challenges and improving performance, the field has limited consensus on key features and best practices ...
Sarah M. Stilwell +7 more
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COVID-19-related violence trend data challenges & a resource for injury researchers
Injury Epidemiology, 2021 Published works have raised concerns that certain violent behaviors and firearm acquisition have encountered dramatic increases since the onset of COVID-19.
Hannah I. Rochford +3 more
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Criminal Behaviour and Mental Health, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Background Mental health courts divert individuals with serious mental illness away from imprisonment into community‐based treatment and supervision. Early research indicates that such treatment contracts can reduce recidivism and provide various other benefits. Aspects of eligibility for this diversion option are still under‐researched.
Steven Keener, Audrey Morrison
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Royal Commission into Family Violence: issues paper [PDF]
, 2015 The purpose of this issues paper is to provide general guidance to individuals and organisations in making written submissions to the Royal Commission into Family Violence. Introduction The Royal Commission into Family Violence (‘the Royal Commission’)
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Injury EpidemiologyBackground Community violence intervention (CVI) is increasingly considered an important component of comprehensive public safety infrastructure, but research and evaluation of CVI programs remain underdeveloped.
Meron Girma +23 more
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