Gun Violence Prevention: Can State Social Policies Make a Difference?

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Article

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Cross Sector Partnerships, Data Collection & Analysis, Gun Violence Prevention/Reduction & Community Violence Intervention (CVI) Strategies

From the Rockefeller Institute of Government:

Gun violence is an enormous public health and public safety challenge in our society. Discussions and debates about which specific prevention and intervention strategies, at what levels of the social-ecological model, and over what timelines could best work to reduce gun violence continue to include diverse viewpoints. Nonetheless, there is greater consensus that only multi-pronged approaches could meaningfully and sustainably achieve this goal. As it relates to state policy specifically, further investment in equitable social initiatives that empower the most impacted communities, center their experiences, and enhance their access to resources should be considered alongside other solutions.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Ali Rowhani-Rahbar is a Bartley Dobb professor for the study and prevention of violence at the Department of Epidemiology at the University of Washington and an affiliate scholar with the Regional Gun Violence Research Consortium.