Data & Research
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.
Stanford Research Reveals Pro-Gun Group Political Spending Surge After School Shootings
Stanford Law School researchers found that political contributions from pro-gun groups surge significantly in competitive House districts following major school shooting incidents.
Stanford Research Documents Increased Pro-Gun Political Spending Following School Shootings
Stanford Law School researchers found that pro-gun groups significantly increased political contributions in competitive House districts, with patterns suggesting a connection to school shootings and other firearm incidents.
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.
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.
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 Prioritize Gun Violence Prevention Through Data Collaboration and Sustained Investment
Healthcare system executives at a Northwell-hosted forum emphasize the need for improved data collection, collaborative research, and sustained funding to advance gun violence prevention efforts.
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.
Health Experts Call for Enhanced Data and Collaboration on Gun Violence Prevention
Experts at Northwell Health's annual forum in New York called for greater data collection, funding, and collaboration to address gun violence, while highlighting economic impacts on affected communities.
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.
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.
Ohio Senators Highlight Firearm Suicide Prevention in Gun Policy Proposals
Ohio state senators are advancing gun regulation proposals with a focus on firearm suicide prevention, emphasizing that firearms account for more than half of U.S. suicide deaths and proposing evidence-based interventions.
Researchers Examine Effectiveness of Gun Buyback Programs as Community Safety Strategy
Research examining gun buyback program effectiveness shows mixed results, with scientists noting that while buybacks remove weapons from circulation, their impact on violence reduction remains uncertain and may depend on integration with other safety strategies.
Study Links Parental Firearm Injury to Increased Mental Health Burden in Children and Adolescents
Research published in the New England Journal of Medicine reveals that 20,000 children annually lose parents to gun violence, facing significant mental health challenges and reduced access to critical services.
Study Reveals Racial Disparities in Media Coverage of Gun Violence
UC Davis research reveals that mass shootings in predominantly white neighborhoods receive roughly twice the news coverage of those in communities where residents are predominantly people of color.
UC Santa Barbara Research Links Gun Violence to Neighborhood Economic Decline
UC Santa Barbara research shows gun violence incidents cause significant declines in neighborhood foot traffic and economic growth, affecting local businesses and community vitality.
Research: Most Youth Firearm Suicides Involve Unlocked Parent-Owned Guns
Research presented at the American Academy of Pediatrics 2025 conference shows most youth firearm suicides involve unsecured parent-owned firearms, highlighting the critical importance of secure storage.
Research: Most Youth Firearm Suicides Involve Unlocked Parent-Owned Guns
Research finds that most youth firearm suicides involve guns owned by parents, often stored unlocked, highlighting the critical role of secure storage in preventing tragic deaths.
Study Finds Gun Deaths Among Children Rise in States with Weaker Firearm Laws
A study reveals that gun deaths among children have risen over 13 years in states with weaker firearm regulations, demonstrating the public health impact of regulatory policy.
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.