view article - New York’s SAFE Act: A Decisive Strike Against Gun Mortality? 04.03.2024 view article - New York’s SAFE Act: A Decisive Strike Against Gun Mortality? Health Equity Policy Violence New York’s SAFE Act: A Decisive Strike Against Gun Mortality? After New York passed the SAFE Act in 2013, the state experienced a drop in gun-related deaths, highlighting the importance of legislation in mitigating the impact of community gun violence. Fellow Jude Sleiman
view article - Community Violence Streetwork: Paved with Good Intentions 03.27.2024 view article - Community Violence Streetwork: Paved with Good Intentions Health Equity Violence Community Violence Streetwork: Paved with Good Intentions Community violence interventions, like streetwork teams, can bring a sense of trust and healing to those deeply affected by gang-related violence. Fellow Sean Hagan
view article - Health Consequences of Gun Violence Exposure 03.11.2024 view article - Health Consequences of Gun Violence Exposure Health Equity Violence Health Consequences of Gun Violence Exposure Gun violence exposure, both individually and cumulatively, has critical implications for mental, physical, and behavioral health and well-being. Guest Author Daniel Semenza
view article - Safety or Stress? How Schools Address Gun Violence 03.08.2024 view article - Safety or Stress? How Schools Address Gun Violence Health Equity Violence Safety or Stress? How Schools Address Gun Violence With no federal regulation to address gun violence, safety measures like lockdown drills and armed personnel are commonplace in schools. But these practices take a toll on student mental health. Fellow Adna Jaganjac
view article - Guns and Getting Your Houses in Order 11.22.2023 view article - Guns and Getting Your Houses in Order Health Equity Housing Violence Guns and Getting Your Houses in Order In Philadelphia, neighborhoods with abandoned houses that underwent full remediation and clean up experienced lower instances of gun violence and weapons violations. Fellow Sean Hagan
view article - David Hemenway 10.06.2023 view article - David Hemenway Health Equity Violence David Hemenway David Hemenway, an economist, professor, and co-director of the Harvard Injury Control Research Center, speaks on the intersection of gun violence and public health, and offers thoughts on pathways forward. Fellow Sean Hagan
view article - Alarmingly Armed: Trends in Firearm Fatalities 05.12.2023 view article - Alarmingly Armed: Trends in Firearm Fatalities Health Equity Violence Alarmingly Armed: Trends in Firearm Fatalities Firearm-related deaths are on the rise in the U.S., with persistently high rates of homicide and suicide among males aged 20-39 and 70+ years. Fellow Adna Jaganjac
view article - Gunning for Youth 05.03.2023 view article - Gunning for Youth Health Equity Child and Adolescent Health Gunning for Youth Early intervention is essential for youth with juvenile criminal records, as they are likely to take part in more serious crimes as they get older. Fellow Sean Hagan
view article - Voluntary, Temporary, Out-of-Home Firearm Storage: An Opportunity for Suicide Prevention 04.18.2023 view article - Voluntary, Temporary, Out-of-Home Firearm Storage: An Opportunity for Suicide Prevention Mental & Behavioral Health Mental Health Voluntary, Temporary, Out-of-Home Firearm Storage: An Opportunity for Suicide Prevention Voluntary storage programs at gun ranges, retailers, or law enforcement agencies may be a promising solution for preventing firearm-related suicides. Guest Author Emmy Betz