Dr. April Zeoli, associate professor of Health Management and Policy at the University of Michigan School of Public Health and Policy Core Director at U-M's Institute for Firearm Injury Prevention,...
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Media Mention: Michigan programs aim to stop violence against youth before it happens
Medical researchers in Michigan are designing innovative programs to intervene in cycles of violence. Violence is a leading cause of death in the U.S., and it takes an alarming toll on young people....
State awards Institute for Firearm Injury Prevention $1M for Michigan School Safety Initiative
The state of Michigan and the University of Michigan Institute for Firearm Injury Prevention have finalized a $1 million contract to launch a new statewide initiative to enhance school safety and prevent school violence, including school shootings.
Media Mention: Mass shootings are taking a toll on Americans’ mental health, even from a distance, experts say
Experts say gun violence can negatively impact your mental health even remotely. A 2019 American Psychological Association survey found that one-third of American adults say the fear of a mass...
Updated firearm injury prevention bills signed into law: UM expert discusses
New laws that strengthen safe storage of firearms and background checks on purchasers go into effect in early 2024 and are considered the most significant changes to gun safety measures in Michigan...
Media Mention: For Kids, Mental Trauma From Gun Injury Far Exceeds That of Car Crashes
Firearm injuries traumatize children, saddling them with mental health issues that include stress disorders and drug or alcohol use, according to a new study. In all, 35% of kids injured by firearms...
Media Mention: Livingston County leaders vote to become ‘constitutional county’
Leaders in Livingston County are vowing not to put any public resources behind enforcing restrictions on firearm ownership, declaring themselves a “constitutional county” as Michigan legislators...
Media Mention: Determining safety mechanisms and procedures to implement in schools
Multiple school districts in Michigan have implemented a backpack ban in recent months, including Grand Rapids Public Schools and Flint Community Schools. Dr. Justin Heinze speaks with The New York...
Media Mention: Costs for firearm-related injuries – who is responsible?
While data for the cost of mass shooting-related injuries is limited, the treatment for health care tied to gun violence totals billions each year, drawing on public and private insurance ultimately...
Extreme risk protection orders assist in preventing mass shooting events, study shows
Extreme risk protection orders, also known as red flag laws, can help prevent firearm injury events, including multiple victim/mass shootings, by addressing the threat prior to an event occurring,...
Center for American Progress Report on Firearm Violence in Michigan
Read the 2022 CAP report on gun violence in Michigan, produced in partnership with Progress Michigan, for more information about the initial steps the state has taken toward gun safety. This report...
Media Mention: Tennessee firearm injury prevention legislation discussion continues
Dr. April Zeoli spoke with The New York Times to discuss extreme risk protection orders and her work in examining data around such policies