The White House Office of Gun Violence Prevention Deputy Directors, Rob Wilcox and Gregory Jackson Jr., delivered impactful remarks at the #2024FirearmResearchConf, sparking thought-provoking conversations and highlighting important steps forward in the ongoing fight to reduce gun violence in our country.
Research Society for the Prevention of Firearm-Related Harms
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Convening and supporting scientists across the nation to move real solutions to firearm-related harms forward.
About us
The Research Society for the Prevention of Firearm-Related Harms promotes and supports rigorous research and evaluation of evidence-based practices to prevent firearm-related harms across the life course. The goals of the society are to: 1) Promote interdisciplinary and transdisciplinary scientific research; 2) Advance firearm-related harm prevention research and validate and establish this field as a viable career path; 3) Nurture and support the next generation of researchers in this field; 4)Build interdisciplinary and transdisciplinary collaborations across the U.S. and internationally; 5) Commit to increasing opportunities and support for researchers from communities and populations affected by firearm-related harms, as well as creating specific opportunities for researchers from underrepresented populations. 6) Organize and support an annual scientific professional conference that highlights rigorous peer-reviewed scientific research and evidence-based practice.
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Keynote Speaker, Tanya L. Sharpe, MSW, PhD, shed light on the structural disproportionate reality of firearm homicide for Black people by highlighting the root causes + consequences of experiencing chronic cumulative Black death. "We must do the neccesary work. We need to understand how and why Black people are disproportionately impacted by gun violence." Tanya is the Associate Professor, Factor-Inwentash Faculty of Social Work at University of Toronto, Endowed Chair in Social Work in the Global Community, and Founder & Director of The Centre for Research and Innovation for Black Survivors of Homicide Victims (The CRIB). #2024FirearmResearchConf
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Inaugural President of Research Society for the Prevention of Firearm-Related Harms, Sonali Rajan, warmly welcomed attendees of the #2024FirearmResearchConf! “The collaborative spirit of this growing field provides extraordinary hope in addressing the persistent epidemic of firearm violence.”
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We are having a great time connecting with our colleagues from around the country and world at the #2024FirearmResearchConf! Be sure to stop by and say hello to us at the University of Colorado Firearm Injury Prevention Initiative’s exhibitor table over the next three days! Research Society for the Prevention of Firearm-Related Harms
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Reporting live from the #2024FirearmResearchConf Poster Session 1!
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A captivated audience at oral presentation, Exploring Community-Based Approaches to Reducing Gun Violence, here at #2024FirearmResearchConf!
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“Responsible gun ownership is for everyone,” says Michael Sodini, Chairman of the Board and CEO of Walk the Talk America during one of many insightful workshops at the #2024FirearmResearchConf.
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Whose burden is it to bear? Dan Semenza from Rutgers Health NJ Gun Violence Research Center presents research findings to understand and address disparities in gun violence exposure. #2024FirearmResearchConf
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We’ve kicked off the #2024FirearmResearchConf! This year’s conference brings together nearly 800 researchers—the largest assembly of firearm violence prevention experts, to present the latest findings on, and solutions to, critical issues including community violence, suicide prevention, youth violence, and school safety, and more.
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On the eve of the 2024 National Research Conference for the Prevention of Firearm-Related Harms, we have immense gratitude for our Inaugural President, Dr. Sonali Rajan. Her passion and energy and leadership in establishing the Society - the only national professional society devoted specifically to firearm-harm prevention research - will shape the field for years to come. If you see her this week, share a "thank you"! #2024FirearmResearchConf
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