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Media Mention: Georgia Tests a Novel Tactic in School Shootings: Putting Parents on Trial
“I don’t think there’s ever been an incident that I’ve learned about or read about that has somebody waking up — whether it’s in a school or a workplace — and saying, ‘Oh, this is a good day to pick up a gun and shoot a bunch of people. There’s usually bubbling grievances to the […]
Media Mention: Stopping the gun violence epidemic
Last year, Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed a landmark package of bills that included the establishment of extreme risk protection orders (ERPOs) in Michigan. U-M faculty with diverse research interests are studying the causes of gun violence, exploring various interventions to address the problem, and helping to shape public policies and programs designed to make […]
Injury Prevention Science and Firearm Injury in Pediatric Health
In an accompanying editorial published in JAMA, Drs. Patrick Carter, Laura Seewald and Marc Zimmerman note the findings from a recent study highlight the critical and urgent need for the U.S. to address firearm injury using established public health principles and science that parallel those that have been applied to other leading causes of death, […]
Podcast Series: Understanding Firearm-Related Injury and School Violence
In this podcast interview series, presented by the National Center for School Safety, experts will discuss topics such as youth suicide prevention, anonymous reporting systems, and community engagement. Listeners will gain a broad understanding of the intersection of school safety strategies and firearm-related injury. Click here to learn more. Stay tuned for each episode’s release […]
Media Mention: Parental Firearm Responsibility
Dr. April Zeoli speaks with NPR about what the research shows regarding child access prevention (CAP) laws Dr. Marc Zimmerman speaks with Detroit News about the importance of reporting when someone is in crisis and has access to a firearm
Media Mention: Around the US, illegal dumping creates mental health challenges
As research on the problem expands, communities are struggling to stop the flow of garbage into their backyard. “We haven’t been able to get the birdseye view because there aren’t any good general datasets on illegal dumping’s toll on communities,” says Bernadette Hohl, a senior research investigator with the Penn Injury Science Center and the […]
Media Mention: Experts guide: U-M faculty weigh in on 2024 elections
University of Michigan faculty are available to offer insights on candidates and issues impacting the 2024 elections. The 2024 Elections Guide lists topics and issues in many areas, including politics, economics, immigration, public policy and law. View the full list of experts by topic
Media Mention: Thoughts, prayers and programs: Denver metro communities invest in preventing youth gun violence
As gun violence becomes the leading cause of teen death in the U.S., local governments, nonprofits and law enforcement are looking for creative community-wide solutions. Since 2002, the number of teenagers nationwide who carry a firearm increased 41% — with researchers now estimating that nearly 1 in 20 American teens regularly carries a gun. Over the course […]
Media Mention: One unexpected way to reduce violent crime? Create green spaces.
Cleaning up abandoned lots and creating community gardens doesn’t just make a neighborhood feel safer—a growing body of evidence shows they really become safer. Darnell Ishmel’s street in Flint, Michigan, used to be lined with waist-high grass on vacant lots. The blight felt overwhelming, “to the point where I [didn’t] even want to walk outside,” […]
Media Mention: VOA experts on the tragedy in Maine: America must change its mentality
Drs. Marc Zimmerman and April Zeoli speak with Voice of America about firearm injury prevention and effective policies.
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