There have been more than 28,500 deaths due to gun violence in the U.S. in 2023 so far, according to Gun Violence Archive. Incidents of gun violence have long spurred debate about how to curb the problem. While some may…
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How Will Gun Control Policy Affect the Midterm Elections?
With the midterm elections less than three weeks away, Rutgers experts weigh in on how gun control will be a factor with voters. Michael AnestisExecutive Director, New Jersey Gun Violence Research CenterAssociate Professor, School of Public Health Gun violence prevention…
American Thoracic Society Urges Swift Adoption of Gun Laws, Lays Out Recommendations for More
After people took to the streets across the U.S. this past weekend to protest the recent rash of mass shootings, there was good news out of Washington, DC: news of an agreement in the Senate spelled progress on gun regulation. Speaking on behalf of the American Thoracic Society, ATS President Gregory Downey, MD, ATSF, issued the following statement today.
Experts from DePaul University to discuss mass shootings
As the nation continues to grapple with this tragedy, experts from DePaul are available to offer insights and commentary on the trauma experienced by children, ways to prevent future shootings, and more.