Johns Hopkins Center for Gun Violence Solutions
@jhucgvs.bsky.social
We conduct research + use advocacy to implement evidence-based, equitable policies and programs that will prevent gun violence.
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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
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.
Women face a much higher risk of homicide, especially from guns, during pregnancy. Read more from @cnn.com:
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Women face a much higher risk of homicide, especially from guns, during pregnancy | CNN
On April 9, 2020, after Shirley Scarborough made her daily call to a prayer line, she went to work and got another call: from the police department in Richmond, Virginia. Her youngest daughter, France...
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November 13, 2025 at 2:53 PM
Women face a much higher risk of homicide, especially from guns, during pregnancy. Read more from @cnn.com:
www.cnn.com/2025/11/10/h...
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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.
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
@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.
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.
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
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...
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...
🔗 Join LIVE on Zoom or LinkedIn: jh.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
November 11, 2025 at 1:41 PM
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...
🔗 Join LIVE on Zoom or LinkedIn: jh.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
🗓️ 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...
🔗 Register or stream live: jh.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
November 10, 2025 at 4:44 PM
🗓️ 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...
🔗 Register or stream live: jh.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
🚨 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...
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
🚨 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...
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...
Reposted by Johns Hopkins Center for Gun Violence Solutions
Maine — YOU WON! We have taken the safety of our communities into our own hands, by finally passing common-sense gun safety legislation that will save lives and help keep our kids and families safe. #MEPolitics
November 5, 2025 at 1:42 PM
Maine — YOU WON! We have taken the safety of our communities into our own hands, by finally passing common-sense gun safety legislation that will save lives and help keep our kids and families safe. #MEPolitics
The Center and Consortium for Risk-Based Firearm Policy commend the DOJ for advancing a process for firearm rights restoration. This offers an opportunity to create a policy backed by research with public health in mind.
November 5, 2025 at 2:01 PM
The Center and Consortium for Risk-Based Firearm Policy commend the DOJ for advancing a process for firearm rights restoration. This offers an opportunity to create a policy backed by research with public health in mind.
Reposted by Johns Hopkins Center for Gun Violence Solutions
Dozens of leaders in medicine, criminal justice and more issued an urgent call for collective action to tackle the gun violence crisis in the U.S.
A gun violence 'action plan' calls for a new emphasis on prevention
Dozens of leaders in medicine, criminal justice and more issued an urgent call for collective action to tackle the gun violence crisis in the U.S.
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November 4, 2025 at 12:29 PM
Dozens of leaders in medicine, criminal justice and more issued an urgent call for collective action to tackle the gun violence crisis in the U.S.
While both Maine’s current firearm policy and a full Extreme Risk Protection Order (ERPO) law aim to prevent suicide and violence, they differ in key areas.
Read more about Question 2 in @pressherald.com opinion:
www.pressherald.com/2025/10/30/q...
Read more about Question 2 in @pressherald.com opinion:
www.pressherald.com/2025/10/30/q...
Question 2 is a necessary next step to prevent gun violence in Maine | Opinion
Voters need to look past the political rhetoric and consider the scientific evidence that shows more lives will be saved.
www.pressherald.com
November 3, 2025 at 7:23 PM
While both Maine’s current firearm policy and a full Extreme Risk Protection Order (ERPO) law aim to prevent suicide and violence, they differ in key areas.
Read more about Question 2 in @pressherald.com opinion:
www.pressherald.com/2025/10/30/q...
Read more about Question 2 in @pressherald.com opinion:
www.pressherald.com/2025/10/30/q...
New @jama.com report, “Toward a Safer World by 2040: The JAMA Summit Report on Reducing Firearm Violence and Harms,” co-authored by @daniel-webster.bsky.social & @drcrifasi.bsky.social is now available! A safer country will require long-term investments in solutions that center those most affected.
A Roadmap to a Safer Future: JAMA Summit Charts Bold Path to Reduce Firearm Harms by 2040 | Center for Gun Violence Solutions
The JAMA report concludes that a safer nation will require long-term investments in solutions that center the people and communities most affected by firearm violence.
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November 3, 2025 at 5:18 PM
New @jama.com report, “Toward a Safer World by 2040: The JAMA Summit Report on Reducing Firearm Violence and Harms,” co-authored by @daniel-webster.bsky.social & @drcrifasi.bsky.social is now available! A safer country will require long-term investments in solutions that center those most affected.
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...
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
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...
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...
Today is Maine’s Day of Action! 📣
Find out how the state's current firearm policy compares to a full Extreme Risk Protection Order (ERPO) law. Both laws aim to prevent suicide and violence but differ in key areas.
🔗 See the comparison: publichealth.jhu.edu/sites/defaul...
Find out how the state's current firearm policy compares to a full Extreme Risk Protection Order (ERPO) law. Both laws aim to prevent suicide and violence but differ in key areas.
🔗 See the comparison: publichealth.jhu.edu/sites/defaul...
publichealth.jhu.edu
October 28, 2025 at 2:37 PM
Today is Maine’s Day of Action! 📣
Find out how the state's current firearm policy compares to a full Extreme Risk Protection Order (ERPO) law. Both laws aim to prevent suicide and violence but differ in key areas.
🔗 See the comparison: publichealth.jhu.edu/sites/defaul...
Find out how the state's current firearm policy compares to a full Extreme Risk Protection Order (ERPO) law. Both laws aim to prevent suicide and violence but differ in key areas.
🔗 See the comparison: publichealth.jhu.edu/sites/defaul...
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...
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
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...
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...
Reposted by Johns Hopkins Center for Gun Violence Solutions
Amid presidential rhetoric of “warzones” and “hellholes,” an important data point about gun violence is being overlooked: The 80 percent of Americans who live in cities will lose far fewer of their neighbors to shootings this year.
A Trace Analysis of 150 U.S. Cities Shows One of the Greatest Drops in Gun Violence — Ever
A Gun Violence Data Hub analysis of 150 cities paints a mostly consistent picture.
www.thetrace.org
October 23, 2025 at 4:21 PM
Amid presidential rhetoric of “warzones” and “hellholes,” an important data point about gun violence is being overlooked: The 80 percent of Americans who live in cities will lose far fewer of their neighbors to shootings this year.
NEW state policy roadmap available today. Read our full list of recommendations to save lives in Policies to Reduce Gun Violence in New Mexico. publichealth.jhu.edu/center-for-g...
New Report: Policies to Reduce Gun Violence in New Mexico | Center for Gun Violence Solutions
The Johns Hopkins Center for Gun Violence Solutions at the Bloomberg School of Public Health has released a new roadmap to help assist New Mexico legislators in reducing gun violence in the state.
publichealth.jhu.edu
October 22, 2025 at 4:04 PM
NEW state policy roadmap available today. Read our full list of recommendations to save lives in Policies to Reduce Gun Violence in New Mexico. publichealth.jhu.edu/center-for-g...
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Survivors, faith leaders, researchers and grassroots advocates gathered at the Baird Center for the Emergency Gun Violence Summit, all focused on one goal: saving lives.
Survivors and advocates raise their voices at Milwaukee Gun Violence Summit
Survivors, faith leaders, researchers and grassroots advocates gathered at the Baird Center for the Emergency Gun Violence Summit, all focused on one goal: saving lives.
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October 15, 2025 at 11:21 PM
Survivors, faith leaders, researchers and grassroots advocates gathered at the Baird Center for the Emergency Gun Violence Summit, all focused on one goal: saving lives.
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
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...
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
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...
The Center has a new policy roadmap to assist Minnesota legislators in reducing gun violence in the state.
Read about the new guide: publichealth.jhu.edu/center-for-g...
Read about the new guide: publichealth.jhu.edu/center-for-g...
Saving Lives in Minnesota: Policies to Reduce Gun Violence | Center for Gun Violence Solutions
The Johns Hopkins Center for Gun Violence Solutions at the Bloomberg School of Public Health has released a new roadmap to help assist Minnesota legislators in reducing gun violence in the state.
publichealth.jhu.edu
October 15, 2025 at 1:24 PM
The Center has a new policy roadmap to assist Minnesota legislators in reducing gun violence in the state.
Read about the new guide: publichealth.jhu.edu/center-for-g...
Read about the new guide: publichealth.jhu.edu/center-for-g...
New @amjpublichealth.bsky.social study “Firearm Violence Prevention in Peril: A Call to Defend Our Public Safety Infrastructure” is out. Recent progress in reducing U.S. firearm-related harm has been driven by investments in violence prevention, research, & policy. But this progress is now at risk.
Firearm Violence Prevention in Peril: A Call to Defend Our Public Safety Infrastructure | AJPH | Vol. 115 Issue 11
American Journal of Public Health (AJPH) from the American Public Health Association (APHA)
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October 14, 2025 at 9:00 PM
New @amjpublichealth.bsky.social study “Firearm Violence Prevention in Peril: A Call to Defend Our Public Safety Infrastructure” is out. Recent progress in reducing U.S. firearm-related harm has been driven by investments in violence prevention, research, & policy. But this progress is now at risk.
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...
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
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...
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...
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
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...
Firearms are the deadliest suicide method in the U.S. due to their high lethality and accessibility.
Evidence-based prevention interventions across multiple levels of the Social Ecological Model (individual, relationship, community, & society) are vital to addressing this urgent issue. Learn more:
Evidence-based prevention interventions across multiple levels of the Social Ecological Model (individual, relationship, community, & society) are vital to addressing this urgent issue. Learn more:
Firearm Suicide | Center for Gun Violence Solutions
publichealth.jhu.edu
September 25, 2025 at 5:22 PM
Firearms are the deadliest suicide method in the U.S. due to their high lethality and accessibility.
Evidence-based prevention interventions across multiple levels of the Social Ecological Model (individual, relationship, community, & society) are vital to addressing this urgent issue. Learn more:
Evidence-based prevention interventions across multiple levels of the Social Ecological Model (individual, relationship, community, & society) are vital to addressing this urgent issue. Learn more: