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Nearly half of Latin American migrants at US border experienced gun violence or threats back home
Almost half of the migrants crossing into the United States from Latin America and the Caribbean report previously experiencing firearm-related threats or violence in their home country, according to a University of Michigan study. The research examined the narrative that U.S.-manufactured firearms fuel violence in other countries and in turn contribute to migration. Prior studies […]
Media Mention: As fights disrupt Michigan schools, districts try ways to resolve violence
Brawls between students are disrupting some Michigan schools this fall and even prompting shelter-in-place protocols in some cases that usually are reserved for threats of gun violence ― a situation that one official said reflects a statewide increase in “more challenging behaviors” in schools. Justin Heinze, an associate professor in University of Michigan’s School of […]
Institute Faculty Member Kristi Gamarel wins NIH Award for Sexual & Gender Minority Research
Kristi Gamarel, Associate Chair and Associate Professor in the Department of Health Behavior and Health Equity at the University of Michigan School of Public Health and Research Associate Professor of the Population Studies Center, has been awarded the 2024 National Institutes of Health (NIH) Sexual & Gender Minority (SGM) Mid-Career Investigator Award. The award given […]
Media Mention: Solutions to U.S. Gun Violence Hinge on Election
In 2020, the last time the presidency was on the ballot, firearm injuries became the leading cause of death among children. This June, Surgeon General Vivek Murthy declared firearm violence a public health crisis, pointing to 48,204 deaths from firearms in 2022. Dr. Pat Carter speaks with Think Global Health about firearm injury prevention research and its critical […]
Media Mention: Tackling vacant lots, built environments to improve health, well-being
For 26 years, the Prevention Research Center of Michigan has researched ways to create safer, more inviting and accessible neighborhood spaces and improve physical and mental health. Now, with $5 million in renewed funding from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the center will continue its community-based participatory research projects through at least 2029. The […]
$998K awarded to U-M researchers to evaluate effectiveness of school-based firearm storage campaign
In February 2024, Michigan enacted a safe storage law mandating secure firearm storage when minors are present, seeking to prevent children’s unintended access to firearms and ultimately curb firearm injury and death, the top cause of death in children in the United States. Evidence-based interventions are needed to address this pressing public health issue, and researchers from the University […]
Media Mention: How public health focuses on gun safety and reducing firearm violence
The Yours, Mine, and Ours — Public Health series highlights how our state’s public health agencies keep us healthy, safe, and informed about issues impacting physical and mental health in our communities, homes, workplaces, and schools. The series is made possible with funding from the Michigan Association for Local Public Health. Gun violence continues to take a toll […]
Media Mention: Michigan Gun Violence Prevention Task Force holds first meeting
Members begin work to address gun violence, reduce firearm-related deaths, injuries LANSING, Mich. – The Michigan Gun Violence Prevention Task Force held its first meeting Monday, Oct. 21, to begin work outlined in Executive Order 2024-4, signed earlier this year by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer. Members appointed to the task force have been charged with identifying root causes […]
Four from U-M elected to National Academy of Medicine
Four University of Michigan faculty have been elected to the National Academy of Medicine, one of the highest honors in medical research, including Institute co-director Marc Zimmerman. Kenneth Langa, Erica Marsh, Santa Ono and Dr. Zimmerman are among 100 newly elected health and medical scientists recognized for their outstanding professional achievement and commitment to service. […]
Watch Now: NCGVR Webinar – New Findings on Firearm Violence in the United States
Former Institute faculty member Michelle Degli Esposti, PhD, participated in a webinar with the National Collaborative on Gun Violence Research to share information from a study conducted while she was with the U-M team. Dr. Esposti highlighted significant regional differences in suicide and homicide rates, and shared insights into geographical hot spots where firearm homicides […]
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