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U-M Institute for Firearm Injury Prevention awarded $11.2M to expand critical research efforts
The University of Michigan’s Institute for Firearm Injury Prevention has received $11.2 million in federal funding to address research topics ranging from secure storage and youth mortality to digital health interventions and technology-facilitated reporting systems. The funds span seven projects led by U-M faculty members from a wide range of expertise, including emergency medicine, public […]
Media Mention: Firearm-owning parents of young children often store at least one firearm without secure storage
About 44% of parents of young children who own firearms reported that they own both a handgun and a long gun, at least one of which is not stored securely, according to research presented during the American Academy of Pediatrics 2026 National Conference & Exhibition in San Diego Oct. 2-6. The study, “Handgun and Long […]
U-M studies examine what schools are doing to address cell phone use among students
As tablets and laptops have become common classroom tools, schools continue to wrestle with another device: the cell phone. Cell phones play a critical role in youth social and societal engagement and schools are seeking information on how best to address their use during school hours. Some argue cell phones should be banned outright, while […]
Emergency room intervention pairs smartphone, telehealth counseling to reduce risky firearm behavior
Among U.S. teens and young adults, firearm violence accounts for about 65,000 emergency department visits annually, and 60% of all firearm deaths in this age group are the result of interpersonal violence. In an effort to address this growing public health crisis, University of Michigan researchers are developing novel ways to utilize healthcare visits and […]
Now available: Pathways to Potential Evaluation Report
This report summarizes the findings of a study funded by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on the effects of Pathways to Potential (P2P), a Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) program. From 2012 to 2025, P2P placed MDHHS caseworkers in public K-12 schools across Michigan to address unmet material needs that […]
Media Mention: Michigan students head back to school as concerns over screen time grow
As Michigan schools roll out new limits on phone use, educators and researchers are raising concerns about how social media and excessive screen time can affect students’ focus and well-being—and whether new safeguards from Big Tech will go far enough. At the end of August, Meta agreed to improve safety for its young users and […]
Media Mention: How to file an Extreme Risk Protection Order in Michigan
What you need to know An Extreme Risk Protection Order, or ERPO, can temporarily prevent someone at risk of harming themself or others from having or buying firearms. Many states have ERPO laws, sometimes called “red flag” laws. In Michigan, you start the ERPO process by submitting a petition to the court. You may need […]
Media Mention: FORWARD FOCUS: Addressing school safety and security using comprehensive approach
Concerns about school safety in Michigan have reshaped how districts prepare for emergencies, from adopting new technologies to standardizing the language used during threats. Researchers and prevention experts say technology is only one part of a broader strategy. Dr. Sarah Stillwell, a research investigator with the University of Michigan Institute for Firearm Injury Prevention, said […]
Community Violence Intervention Dashboard Goes Live
The Michigan State Police (MSP) Grants and Community Services Division (GCSD) and the University of Michigan Institute for Firearm Injury Prevention (IFIP) have launched an online resource designed for community members, practitioners, policymakers, and researchers to identify available programs across the state. The dashboard, funded through the federal Byrne State Crisis Intervention Program (SCIP), provides […]
Back to school: U-M experts can discuss a range of topics
University of Michigan experts are available to comment on critical topics facing schools this academic year. Their areas of expertise include student mental health, concussions, school safety, AI in the classroom, recovery from learning loss, teacher retention, Black girls’ schooling experiences, school meal funding, immigration, and college campus speech and protest. School safety Justin Heinze is […]
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