Data & Research
Stanford Research Shows Pro-Gun Groups Increase Spending in Competitive Elections After School Shootings
Stanford Law School researchers documented significant increases in political contributions from pro-gun advocacy groups in competitive House races following school shooting incidents.
Youth Suicide Rates Decline, But Firearm Access Concerns Persist
Overall suicide rates among young Americans have declined, yet experts warn that access to firearms continues to pose significant risks for vulnerable youth populations.
Research Examines Media Coverage as Factor in Mass Shooting Replication
Psychology Today examines research on how detailed media reporting of violent incidents may serve as a blueprint for potential future attackers, raising questions about responsible reporting practices.
Ohio Senators Push Firearms-Focused Approach to Suicide Prevention
Ohio lawmakers are advancing legislation that targets suicide prevention through the lens of firearm ownership, emphasizing the established connection between gun access and suicide risk.
Kennesaw State University Research Lab Tackles Preventable Household Injuries in Children
Kennesaw State University's SKYE Research Lab is developing evidence-based interventions to improve home safety for children and reduce preventable injuries, including those from household hazards.
Snohomish County Combines Data Analysis With Real-World Experience to Curb Gun Violence
Snohomish County is employing a data-driven approach paired with community insights to address gun violence, integrating research findings with practical interventions.
Safe Storage Strategies Emerge as Key Suicide Prevention Tool for High-Risk Individuals
Research and clinical guidance increasingly focus on firearm safe storage as a direct intervention point for suicide prevention, particularly among individuals at imminent risk.
Polk County Reports Gun Violence as Leading Cause of Youth Deaths
The Polk County Health Department has identified gun violence as a leading cause of death among youth in the county, underscoring a national public health crisis affecting young Americans.
Hospitals Implementing 'Zero Suicide Model' Report Significant Reductions in Suicide Attempts and Deaths
Healthcare facilities adopting evidence-based suicide prevention protocols demonstrate substantial decreases in suicide-related mortality, with the model now implemented across 25 countries worldwide.
Rising Child Firearm Fatalities Prompt Calls for Safety Education in Iowa
The death of a 14-year-old in Urbandale has highlighted the increasing rates of firearm-related deaths among children in Iowa, with experts urging parents to engage in age-appropriate safety conversations.
Healthcare Leaders Call for Enhanced Data Sharing, Funding to Combat Gun Violence
At an annual violence prevention forum, healthcare professionals emphasized that despite declining homicides since 2021, addressing gun violence requires better data collaboration and sustained funding from multiple sectors.
Experts Call for More Data and Collaboration to Address Gun Violence
At an annual Northwell Health forum in New York, medical professionals emphasized the need for improved data collection and cross-sector collaboration to combat gun violence, even as homicide rates have declined since 2021.
San Francisco Achieves Historic Homicide Decline in 2025, Points to Community Intervention as Key
San Francisco recorded a significant drop in homicides during 2025, with public health experts citing community-based violence intervention strategies and economic infrastructure investment as critical factors in sustaining the progress.
Snohomish County Combines Data Analysis with Community Experience to Reduce Gun Violence
Snohomish County public health officials are integrating statistical analysis with real-world street experience to develop more effective gun violence prevention strategies in South Snohomish County communities.
CDC 2024 Analysis Shows Alabama Among States with Highest Gun Death Rates
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's 2024 state-by-state analysis reveals Alabama ranks near the top nationally in gun-related deaths, according to newly released epidemiological data.
Study Reveals High Survival Rates and Regret Among Elderly Attempting Suicide by Firearm
A groundbreaking NIA study finds a 40% survival rate among elderly individuals attempting suicide by firearm, with nearly 90% of survivors expressing immediate regret, highlighting the urgent need for better mental health support and firearm safety measures for at-risk seniors.