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New Research: CAP Laws Reduce Youth Gun Suicides
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A new study [[link removed](24)01991-9/abstract] led by researchers at the Johns Hopkins Center for Gun Violence Solutions at the Bloomberg School of Public Health, found that the presence of child access prevention (CAP) firearm storage policies was associated with reductions in youth gun suicide rates. Suicide is the leading cause of death for youth in the United States. Firearms were used in nearly half of all youth suicides.
Their research found that these policies reduced both youth firearm deaths, as well as unintentional injuries in youth ages 1-17. CAP policies were most effective in preventing harm when parents were required to properly store their firearms unloaded in secure devices.
“Firearms are the deadliest method of suicide, with a fatality rate close to 90%. Access to firearms is a serious risk factor for youth suicide due to its sheer lethality,” says Paul Nestadt, MD, core faculty of the Center and co-author of the study. “States that have high rates of gun ownership, increases in rates of gun ownership during the COVID-19 pandemic, and/or a strong gun culture should consider enacting or updating their child access prevention firearm storage policies.”
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Collaborative Solutions: Wisconsin’s New Office of Violence Prevention
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Caption: Pictured left to right is president of Forward Latino, Darryl Morin, Tyler Kelly, Mallory O’Brien, PhD from the Johns Hopkins Center for Gun Violence Solutions, and Nick Matuszewski.
In a historic moment, Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers signed an executive order to establish the Wisconsin Office of Violence Prevention. This office will administer over $10 million in grants supporting gun violence prevention efforts statewide, while also working with local law enforcement agencies, nonprofits, school districts and gun shop owners with the goal of reducing gun violence. Center core faculty member, Mallory O’Brien, PhD, MS, joined other researchers and advocates at the signing event.
The 2025 National ERPO Roundtable
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This month, the National ERPO Resource Center [[link removed]] , in partnership with the Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA), hosted the first National ERPO Roundtable. The convening brought together Byrne State Crisis Intervention Program (SCIP) grantees, ERPO experts, practitioners, and researchers from across the nation for an insightful discussion of Extreme Risk Protection Orders (ERPOs), focused on advancing crisis intervention and public safety. Attendees came from over a dozen organizations representing 18 states including Minnesota, California, and Florida. The center would like to congratulate Lisa Geller, MPH, Spencer Cantrell, JD, Kathryn Fleisher, MPH, and Sarah McTyeire on their hard work organizing this event.
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Who: Tim Carey, JD
Law & Policy, Johns Hopkins Center for Gun Violence Solutions
Rep. Jennifer O’Mara (PA – 165)
Pennsylvania State Representative
Adam Garber
Executive Director, CeaseFirePA
Dr. Jay Breneman, DSW
Director of Firearm Suicide Prevention and Stoneleigh Fellow, CeaseFirePA Education Fund
What: Panelists will share key recommendations regarding how to best implement and strengthen ERPO policies. Hear from advocates working to get ERPO policies passed across the country, including a lawmaker's perspective on developing and passing this life-saving policy.
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When: Thursday, February 6, 2025
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM ET
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Why I Give
“A few months ago, I was on the bus to work when I overheard a conversation between two women who both lost children to gun violence. They seemed stoic about it, the topic only ancillary to what they were discussing. It kind of floored me. I give because my neighbors should not have this happen to them. Evidence-based solutions are crucial given that the political climate is so fractured. Too many people have died, especially children.”
-Renee, OH
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Major News Featuring the Center
ABC News: Crackdown on do-it-yourself firearm kits is curbing ghost guns. Will it last? [[link removed]]
The Baltimore Banner: Baltimore homicides and shootings fall to lowest levels since 2015 [[link removed]]
The Baltimore Sun: Baltimore records historic reduction in homicides in 2024, but still ‘too many’ killings [[link removed]]
MinnPost: We recall toys that injure kids, but not guns that kill them [[link removed]]
Association of Health Care Journalists: Why health journalists should write more about shooting survivors [[link removed]]
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