Research Society for the Prevention of Firearm-Related Harms

We are 3️⃣ days away from the 2024 National Research Conference for the Prevention of Firearm-Related Harms! 🎉 As you pack your bags and head to Seattle, here are a few reminders for attendees: 1. Check-In Opens on Monday at 7:00 AM  All attendees must check in and receive their name badge in advance of joining conference activities. A state issued ID matching your registration information will be required to receive your badge. The first concurrent sessions begin at 8:30 AM, so consider arriving early to allow time for check-in, exploring the venue, and finding session locations. Coffee and tea will be available. 2. This Year's Conference is Paperless! The full conference agenda, which includes the most up-to-date information about session times, locations, and speakers, is available online. No paper versions of the conference agenda will be available, so please plan accordingly. A QR code directing to the conference agenda will be available on your badge for quick reference. 3. Make Time to Visit our Exhibitor Tables The Grand Foyer will be home to 15+ exhibitor tables this year! The tables will be set-up for the duration of the conference, allowing for many opportunities for attendees to connect directly with individual research groups and private and federal funders all engaged in this work. 4. Provided Meals and Refreshments Freshly brewed regular and decaffeinated coffee and specialty teas will be accessible throughout the conference, along with light snacks during breaks. We also encourage participants to bring their own reusable water bottle as water bubblers will be onsite. Boxed lunches will be provided to all participants Monday and Tuesday, and breakfast will be open to all on Wednesday. Monday night's Welcome Reception will also have passed canapés and food stations. Safe travels everyone!

Help spread the word about the #2024FirearmResearchConf! We have developed a Social Media Toolkit for conference attendees that includes ready-to-use graphics and content ideas to help you share your excitement and connect with others before, during, and after this year's meeting. Download the toolkit: https://lnkd.in/g-dq4_mS

Our registration capacity has been reached for the 2024 Research Conference for the Prevention of Firearm-Related Harms. We are thrilled to welcome 775 attendees to Seattle next week! #2024FirearmResearchConf

Student & Trainee Spotlight Time! Meet Camerin Rencken, a PhD Candidate at the University of Washington and with the University of Washington Firearm Injury & Policy Research Program. Research interests: supporting school shooting survivors, evaluating the impact of firearm policies, causal inference in observational studies, and integrating qualitative methods within epidemiological frameworks. Why research firearms? The loss of a close friend to firearm violence profoundly shifted my academic focus. This experience made me recognize the widespread impact of firearm violence on communities and underscored the need to address it as both a public health issue and a social justice concern. Firearm violence is an equity issue, disproportionately affecting marginalized populations. This drives and motivates me daily, inspiring me to apply my training to a complex problem that requires a collaborative, community-driven response across disciplines and sectors. Through my research, I aim to honor my friend’s memory by working toward solutions that prevent others from experiencing similar loss and injustice.

This time next week, the #2024FirearmResearchConf will be underway! Throughout the conference, make sure you stop by our exhibitor tables to learn more about the organizations and institutions committed to preventing firearm-related harms. This year's exhibitors include: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention • Columbia Scientific Union for the Reduction of Gun Violence (SURGE)• Everytown for Gun Safety Research • GRANDMOTHERS AGAINST GUN VIOLENCE • Johns Hopkins Center for Gun Violence Solutions • Kaiser Permanente Center for Gun Violence Research & Education/The Health Alliance for Violence Intervention • Northwell Center for Gun Violence Prevention • Rockefeller Regional Gun Violence Research Consortium • RTI International • Rutgers Gun Violence Research Center • Society for Advancement of Violence and Injury Research • UC Davis Violence Prevention Research Program (VPRP) • University of Colorado Firearm Injury Prevention Initiative • University of Michigan Institute for Firearm Injury Prevention • University of Washington Firearm Injury & Policy Research Program • Yale School of Public Health Firearm Injury Prevention Program

🎉 10 🎉 days out from the #2024FirearmResearchConf! We are so excited to welcome everyone to Seattle! For those registered, watch your inbox over the next 10 days for more information for both presenters and attendees! If you are not yet registered, registration closes 12/4! Register online: https://lnkd.in/gYF_seCi

This year we are thankful for the #2024FirearmResearchConf sponsors! The California Wellness Foundation • Columbia Scientific Union for the Reduction of Gun Violence • GRANDMOTHERS AGAINST GUN VIOLENCE • Everytown for Gun Safety Research • Harry Frank Guggenheim Foundation • Johns Hopkins Center for Gun Violence Solutions • The Joyce Foundation • Kaiser Permanente Center for Gun Violence Research & Education/The Health Alliance for Violence Intervention • Missouri Foundation for Health • National Collaborative on Gun Violence Research • Northwell Health Center for Gun Violence Prevention • RTI International • Rutgers Gun Violence Research Center • UC Davis Violence Prevention Research Program (VPRP) • University of Colorado Firearm Injury Prevention Initiative • University of Michigan Institute for Firearm Injury Prevention • University of Washington Firearm Injury & Policy Research Program • Yale School of Public Health Firearm Injury Prevention Program

A goal of both the Research Society for the Prevention of Firearm-Related Harms and the annual conference is to nurture and support the next generation of researchers in this field. We are excited to start introducing you all to the amazing students and trainees ready to make an impact! First up, Brielle Savage, a PhD student with Rutgers University Newark and the Rutgers Gun Violence Research Center. Research Interests: Firearm-Related Homicide Survivorship, Firearm Violence, Juvenile Delinquency, Illicit Firearm Carrying Why research firearms? I My lived experience both professionally and personally, give me a unique perspective on the impact of firearm violence. I chose to pursue this avenue of research because I have witnessed the immediate and lasting effects firearm violence has on individuals and entire communities. I’ve seen how communities are left to pick up the pieces in the aftermath of violence; as well as the barriers and challenges that individuals are presented with in the aftermath of violence. My hope is that my research will help inform policies that address the root causes of firearm violence, leading to programs and funding that support healing and foster a culture of health and equity, particularly in marginalized communities most affected by firearm violence. 

📣 Attention #2024FirearmResearchConf Presenters! Your slide decks are due Tuesday, November 26th! By the deadline, presenters should upload their slide decks to the Presenter Resource Center. A few reminders: 1) Microsoft PowerPoint is the only format that will be accepted 2) PowerPoint slides must be in On-ScreenShow (16:9) format 3) Any media (e.g., video, soundbite, etc.) must be embedded into PowerPoint 4) No changes to slides on the day of presentations will be permitted Reference the Presenter Guidelines Resource for more information: https://lnkd.in/gmUkr3Wi Questions? Email support@albrechtevents.com

In addition to the first annual Greenwald Family Award for Firearm Violence and Injury Prevention Research Excellence, the #2024FirearmResearchConf will recognize excellence across the field with awards for innovation, equity and justice, translation to practice, multidisciplinary collaboration, and impact. 2024 Winners will be announced during the Closing Ceremony on December 11th. Check out last year's winners: https://lnkd.in/gByGZ45H