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Johns Hopkins Center for Gun Violence Solutions
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We conduct research + use advocacy to implement evidence-based, equitable policies and programs that will prevent gun violence.
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Thank you to all of our state partners for joining us at yesterday’s Safer States Initiative network brunch! Your commitment and collaboration help move this work forward.

We’re grateful for the shared insights, productive conversations, and the momentum we’re building together. 🧡
December 12, 2025 at 5:43 PM
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@lisageller.bsky.social, Dir. of Implementation presented, “From Law to Practice: Effective Implementation of ERPOs and DV Orders” with Amanda Paris, Fairfax County Police Dept & Sarah Connell, Office of AG for DC, at @americanprogress.bsky.social GVP Summit. www.americanprogress.org/events/11th-...
December 12, 2025 at 4:51 PM
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It’s not too late to help save lives! Make your Giving Tuesday gift today to advance lifesaving solutions! We need your support to succeed! secure.jhu.edu/form/GVGTS

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December 4, 2025 at 2:51 PM
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YOU are part of the solution! Make a Giving Tuesday gift today to help us identify and enact lifesaving policies! secure.jhu.edu/form/GVGTS

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December 3, 2025 at 2:48 PM
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Your Giving Tuesday gift will help advance lifesaving solutions. Make a gift today! We cannot do this work without you: secure.jhu.edu/form/GVGTS

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December 2, 2025 at 2:50 PM
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YOU can help end America’s gun violence epidemic. Make a Giving Tuesday gift today! secure.jhu.edu/form/GVGTS

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December 1, 2025 at 2:23 PM
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This year, make Giving Tuesday a day to help save lives! Your gift will support lifesaving research and solutions: https://secure.jhu.edu/form/GVGTS

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November 28, 2025 at 1:15 PM
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This Thanksgiving, let’s make room at the table for meaningful conversations that will keep our loved ones safe.

Practicing safe gun storage saves lives. 🧡 publichealth.jhu.edu/center-for-g...
November 25, 2025 at 8:47 PM
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The thoughtful dialogue and knowledge exchange makes this an inspiring and energizing experience every year. #2025FirearmResearchConf
November 21, 2025 at 8:06 PM
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Center team members had an incredible time at the #2025FirearmResearchConf in Tempe, Arizona! This year’s conference delivered a powerful lineup of sessions showcasing the latest advancements in firearm injury prevention research from experts and practitioners across the country.
November 21, 2025 at 8:06 PM
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@jama.com Summit Report co-authors Cass Crifasi, Daniel Webster, and Adam Levine during last week’s dissemination event!

Members of our team co-authored the #JAMASummit2025 Report on firearm violence prevention, highlighting strategies that can save lives and strengthen community safety by 2040.
November 12, 2025 at 5:05 PM
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Veterans disproportionately carry the burden of firearm suicide. Let this #VeteransDay be a reminder of their lives of service, stories of strength, and a shared calling to support those who have served. Learn more: publichealth.jhu.edu/center-for-g...
November 11, 2025 at 4:26 PM
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Tune in TODAY at 11am ET for Snap Talk: Succinct Solutions with Co-Director, Cass Crifasi! Find out what our nationally representative survey data tells us about the public’s opinion on policies aimed at reducing gun violence in the U.S.

🔗 Join LIVE on Zoom or LinkedIn: jh.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
November 11, 2025 at 1:41 PM
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🗓️ Don’t miss Snap Talk: Succinct Solutions, TOMORROW, to discover where Americans stand on gun violence prevention policies. Co-Director @drcrifasi.bsky.social will break down findings & what they could mean for the future of prevention efforts.

🔗 Register or stream live: jh.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
November 10, 2025 at 4:44 PM
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🚨 Where do Americans stand on gun violence prevention policies?

Join @drcrifasi.bsky.social, PhD, expert researcher, for a quick look at the latest U.S. public polling results.

🗓 Date: Tuesday, November 11
🕚 Time: 11:00AM ET
Register or stream LIVE on LinkedIn: jh.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
November 6, 2025 at 2:53 PM
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Do you know what your fellow Americans think about our nation's gun violence prevention laws?

Expert researcher @drcrifasi.bsky.social will break down key findings + what they could mean for the future of violence prevention efforts. 🔗 Register or stream LIVE on LinkedIn: jh.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
October 30, 2025 at 1:08 PM
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We conducted a national survey to better understand public opinion on gun violence prevention policies. The results are clear. 📊

Join us on November 11, 11am ET for Snap Talk to unpack Americans’ views with co-director, Cass Crifasi. 🔗 Stream live on LinkedIn or Register: jh.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
October 24, 2025 at 4:15 PM
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Join us for Snap Talk: Succinct Solutions on November 11, 11am ET to find out where Americans stand on gun violence prevention policies. Co-Dir. @drcrifasi.bsky.social will walk us through findings & what they could mean for the future. Register or stream live on LinkedIn: jh.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
October 16, 2025 at 9:07 PM
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Violence against partners/family members is a public health crisis—and in the U.S. where guns are widely accessible + available—this violence is often perpetrated with a gun. Firearm removal policies save lives. Support victims & survivors of domestic violence. publichealth.jhu.edu/center-for-g...
October 16, 2025 at 1:39 PM
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Policies to Reduce Gun Violence in Minnesota offers data-backed recommendations that authors say state legislators should adopt to save lives. Enacting these evidence-based policies will help to reduce the burden of gun violence in the state.

Read the new guide: publichealth.jhu.edu/sites/defaul...
October 15, 2025 at 1:24 PM
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Sheriffs play a vital role in states with an ERPO law.

Join the National ERPO Resource Center for an informational session with the National Sheriffs' Association to discuss what Sheriffs need to know about ERPOs, on Tuesday, October 14, 2pm ET. Register for the webinar: jh.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
October 8, 2025 at 6:17 PM
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To assist law enforcement officers in effectively implementing ERPO laws, the National ERPO Resource Center is hosting a webinar w/ the National Sheriffs' Association on October 14, 2pm ET. Panelists will discuss how policies work, the data, & how this tool can save lives: jh.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
September 29, 2025 at 8:44 PM
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Gun suicide is a preventable public health tragedy affecting American communities. However, the extent of the problem is largely dependent on the amount of guns & strength of prevention policies in each state.

Explore new maps with county-level in your state: publichealth.jhu.edu/center-for-g...
September 22, 2025 at 3:51 PM
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Safe gun storage laws can prevent people at elevated risk for gun suicide from accessing firearms.

Nationally, over 60% of gun owners support laws that require a person to lock up the guns in their home when not in use. publichealth.jhu.edu/center-for-g...
September 16, 2025 at 1:38 PM
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Data show 92% of people survive a suicide attempt, but that number drops to just about 10% when a firearm is used.

Firearm suicide is a public health crisis—but it is also preventable.

➡️ Solutions are possible. Find evidence-informed resources for prevention: publichealth.jhu.edu/center-for-g...
September 10, 2025 at 1:39 PM