Contributing Factors for Firearm-Related Injuries

• 2024

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• Katy Hunter

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This podcast covers factors contributing to firearm-related violence, positive influences that reduce violence among students, and the importance of firearm safety measures. The conversation discusses how policy, research, and community engagement play roles in combating firearm-related violence. Marc Zimmerman shares insights on the root causes of violence, such as poverty, mental health, and family experiences. He also highlights the significance of resilience, adult support, extracurricular activities, and cultural identity in promoting positive behavior among youth.

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Focus Area: Violence

Audiences: Families & Children; Public Health Professionals; Schools & Childcare Providers

Emergency Management Stage: Preparedness (Prevention / Protection)

Keywords: Adolescent Behavior; Child; Firearms; Risk Factors; Safety; School Health Services; Schools; Violence; Adolescent; Protective Factors; Resilience, Psychological; Gun Violence

Institutions: National School Safety and Security Services; University of Michigan

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