National Extreme Risk Protection Order (ERPO) Resource Center [ERC]

“It is imperative clinicians know what laws apply where they practice. The National ERPO Resource Center streamlines this process and enables users to quickly determine whether their state has a red flag law and, if so, what types of orders are available, the burden of proof, the maximum duration, factors to consider, and who can file the petition. Additional state-specific resources may also be available through the ERC's website.”    In Mondaq:  https://lnkd.in/ehDnsaFD 

In response to the rising concerns over gun violence across Minnesota and beyond, ERC co-lead Lisa Geller, joined speakers at The Violence Prevention Project's Minnesota Gun Violence Research Summit, to catalyze meaningful dialogue + action through data-driven research and strategies.    Watch the recording of this important discussion at Hamline University:  https://lnkd.in/eegavjVm 

Even in states where ERPO is law, implementation differs within states and across states, signaling the need for close attention to implementation.    Several jurisdictions have established specialized ERPO teams to handle ERPO petitions, service, firearm dispossession, and the return of firearms.    Find out specific information about your state’s ERPO law + available resources for successful implementation: https://lnkd.in/eD8k8Q2d 

Extreme Risk Protection Order laws (ERPOs) and Domestic Violence Protection Order laws (DVPOs) are valuable tools that can save lives. ERPO laws are based on DVPO laws, which have been in place in all 50 states & DC for decades and are a well-established tool for protecting people experiencing intimate partner violence.    However, there are significant differences in these orders that can have life-changing impacts for victims and survivors of domestic violence.     It’s critical that domestic violence survivors, family members, advocates, law enforcement, and other implementers understand the differences + determine the best course of action to reduce the risk of violence and save lives.     Learn more from our new side-by-side comparison of these life-saving tools:  https://lnkd.in/eCqPwpdn 

In partnership with the BWJP, our webinar, Navigating Domestic Violence Protection Orders & Extreme Risk Protection Orders, explored critical tools available to protect survivors of domestic violence.  Expert panelists provided practical considerations to help survivors navigate the decision-making process regarding whether to pursue a DVPO or an ERPO, ensuring that they are equipped with all the tools available to make the safest decision for their situation. Watch the webinar recording: https://lnkd.in/d9wR3hPt 

🗓️ The ERC is hosting open office hours for states with ERPO law on November 20th at 2pm EST to provide the opportunity to ask questions about successful and effective ERPO implementation.    Join the session if you work in a state with an existing ERPO law and plan to utilize Byrne SCIP funding for ERPO activities.    Register for the virtual session: https://lnkd.in/dPESAQVH 

Police1, a leading news source for law enforcement, debriefed insightful discussions from #IACP2024 conference panel, "From Washington State to Washington, DC: Interagency Collaborations for Effective Implementation of Extreme Risk Protection Order Programs,” with panelists, Lisa Geller, Sarah Connell, Lawyer, Will Hallifax, CTM, Jeff Kopp, and Kimberly Wyatt.  “A panel at the IACP 2024 conference discussed their experiences requesting and issuing ERPOs and advice for investigators, patrol officers and prosecutors.” Read the piece: https://lnkd.in/eQq7efp8

Strong champions and interagency collaboration are pivotal to successfully implementing Extreme Risk Protection Order (ERPO) programs.    Lisa Geller, co-lead of the ERC, attended the annual International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) conference to speak on a panel with public safety professionals to discuss the effective implementation of ERPO programs to help reduce gun violence. #IACP2024  https://lnkd.in/ebgDuw9R 

Join the open office hours for ERPO implementers: If you are a state with an existing ERPO law + plan to utilize Byrne SCIP funding for ERPO activities, attend the session on November 20th at 2pm EST to ask ERC co-leads, Lisa Geller and Spencer Cantrell, questions about successful and effective implementation.    General training & technical assistance will include:   ➡️ Development and dissemination of trainings for ERPO stakeholders.   ➡️ Support for states + local jurisdictions to implement ERPO programs.   ➡️ Facilitation of peer-to-peer engagement with model ERPO learning sites.   ➡️ Delivery of presentations and webinars to advance states’ and localities’ knowledge on key ERPO topics.    Register to join the virtual session: https://lnkd.in/dPESAQVH 

Meet Our "Solutions" Panelists for the Minnesota Gun Violence Research Summit! We are thrilled to have award-winning journalist Angela Davis, of MPR News, facilitate a discussion with experts dedicated to creating actionable solutions to prevent gun violence. Here’s a look at each of our panelists: 👤 Kelly Moller – Minnesota State Representative and Chair of the House Public Safety Finance and Policy Committee. Kelly has championed significant legislation on gun safety, including criminal background checks and extreme risk protection orders, aimed at reducing gun violence across the state. 👤 Justin Terrell – Executive Director of the Minnesota Justice Research Center. Justin’s leadership focuses on transforming the criminal justice system through racial equity and violence prevention initiatives, advocating for policies that tackle the root causes of violence. 👤 Dr. Derek Lumbard – Director of Trauma Research at Hennepin Healthcare. Dr. Lumbard is a surgeon-scientist with a deep commitment to firearm injury prevention and advancing trauma care, focusing on strategies to reduce gun-related injuries through research and innovation. @hennepinhc 👤 Lisa Geller, MPH – Director of the National Extreme Risk Protection Order (ERPO) Resource Center [ERC] at the Johns Hopkins Center for Gun Violence Solutions. Lisa is an expert in advancing policies like extreme risk protection orders and domestic violence protective orders, providing training and support to organizations involved in the ERPO process. Join us for this vital conversation, either in-person or online, as we explore actionable strategies to address gun violence. Register for the Minnesota Gun Violence Research Summit today. https://lnkd.in/gH_jdvgc #GunViolencePrevention #MNResearchSummit #CommunitySafety #PublicSafety