Gun violence: Public health approach – Megan Ranney
October 7, 2020
The U.S. firearm injury epidemic has not only continued unabated during COVID-19, but may be worsening. While the country has been stuck in a circular debate between gun control and gun rights, research and public health-informed innovation has been stymied. Discussions and interventions often exclude or disparage key stakeholders. Attempts to develop effective solutions to “gun violence” have been hampered by the lack of a productive framework to address this public health emergency. In this presentation, we will explore a potentially transformative, community-centered approach to reframing firearm injury prevention in the United States.