Congresswoman Slotkin holds a press conference to introduce federal firearm injury prevention legislation. WXYZ-TV Detroit covered the announcement and cited the Institute's work to share...
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Another mass shooting at an American school: U-M experts available
EXPERTS ADVISORY The University of Michigan has several faculty experts who can discuss the United States’ epidemic of mass shootings. The latest mass shooting came Monday at a private elementary...
U-M researchers Respond to Nashville School Shooting
The University of Michigan has several faculty experts who can discuss the United States’ epidemic of mass shootings. The latest mass shooting came Monday at a private elementary school in...
Media Mention: Parents in the US fear mass shootings, but kids are three times as likely to be shot at home
In the five years ending in 2022, at least 866 kids 17 and younger were shot in domestic violence incidents, according to an analysis by The Trace of data from the nonprofit Gun Violence Archive;...
Media Mention: Policy is only one solution to address firearm violence
In response to ongoing discussions in the Michigan legislature about firearm injury prevention, Institute co-director Dr. Patrick Carter notes finding a solution to this significant issue is not...
The Leading Causes of Death in Children and Adolescents in Brazil
Despite promising reductions in mortality from infectious diseases, premature death is a still major public health problem in Brazil. However, little is known about which diseases and injury...
Media Mention: Safe storage proposal looks to tackle gun suicides among youth
A bill introduced in the state legislature criminalizes improperly storing a firearm where it may be accessed by a minor. The proposed safe storage rule would require gun owners who plan to leave a...
Media Mention: University of Michigan researchers work on solutions to curb gun violence without getting rid of firearms
University of Michigan researchers are working to prevent another deadly mass shooting. "There are a lot of families and people across the United States; if you start to talk about this issue, they...
Wolverine Caucus provides evidence-based strategies to those seeking solutions to firearm violence and injury
Faculty and staff from the Institute for Firearm Injury Prevention held a Wolverine Caucus on Wednesday, March 1 to discuss data and science behind current and potential strategies to address the...
Media Mention; Michigan Legislature opens debate on gun safety bills following MSU shooting
Faculty from the Institute for Firearm Injury Prevention attended and provided testimony at a state House Committee on Wednesday to discuss evidence-based strategies to address the issue of firearm...
Media Mention: MSU plans classroom security measures after shooting
Michigan State University officials on Wednesday outlined new security measures, including the adoption of classroom door locks and extending by five hours each day when key cards need to be used to...
Media Mention: Michigan may soon enact red flag laws. Implementation could make all the difference.
Bills introduced days after the MSU shooting, fall into three categories: Requiring universal background checks for the sale of all firearms; establishing penalties for failing to safely store a gun...