Firearm-related deaths among high school-aged youth have surged over the past two decades, surpassing motor vehicle collisions as the leading cause of death since 2017, according to a new study led...
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Media Mention: Michigan State Police Hosts More Than 300 Community Leaders, Law Enforcement and Health Professionals at Gun Violence Intervention Summit
The Michigan State Police (MSP) Grants and Community Services Division, in collaboration with the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) and University of Michigan Institute for...
Media Mention: 41% of Schools Report AI Cyber Incidents
Some 41% of schools in the United States and the United Kingdom have experienced AI-related cyber incidents, ranging from phishing campaigns to harmful student-generated content, according to a...
U-M experts to examine cell phone policies in Michigan schools, effects on student well-being
RESEARCH TO WATCH WHAT’S THE STUDY: A multidisciplinary team of University of Michigan researchers has received a grant from Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to conduct interviews and...
Media Mention: Disarmory Ministries hosting community gun disposal events
BERKLEY, Mich. -- Owners of unwanted firearms are encouraged to come to St. John’s Episcopal Church on Oct. 4 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. for a community gun disposal event. There will be another...
Media Mention: Suicide prevention: 5 tips for Michigan parents to talk to their kids
It can feel like it’s a big step to take for Michigan parents to start a conversation about suicide prevention with their kids. But it could be the most important one. September is National Suicide...
Media Mention: TV6 Investigates: Changing trends keep safety top of mind for UP school administrators
Over the past several years, the country has experienced a growing trend of school shootings. That can of course lead to an uneasy feeling for parents or students. While the U.P. has thankfully not...
Church attack in Michigan: U-M experts available to comment
Experts from the University of Michigan Institute for Firearm Injury Prevention are available to discuss various aspects of the mass shooting in Michigan, from firearm injury prevention to public...
Blog: From Classroom to Community: How Teachers Build Cultures of Safety
Written by Sarah M. Stilwell, Ph.D., Carolyn Seiger, M.A., & Jenny Caruso, Ed.D. School safety has become one of the most pressing issues in education today. The CDC’s Youth Behavior Risk...
Media Mention: National Center for School Safety supports MSU Extension in exceeding grant goals as they strive to STOP school violence – Part 1
Michigan State University Extension educators and program instructors are enhancing Michigan 4-H healthy living partnerships in local schools and with other youth serving organizations by...
Media Mention: Oakland prosecutor: Gun violence is a public health crisis. Our work isn’t done. | Opinion
Oakland County Prosecutor cites Institute data and publications in this opinion piece about the importance of firearm-related research and injury prevention efforts.
Media Mention: College students’ reports of depression, anxiety, suicidal thoughts continue move in positive direction
For the third year in a row, college students are reporting lower rates of depression, anxiety and suicidal thoughts, according to the nation’s largest survey of student mental health. The 2024-2025...