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Violence Prevention
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May 26, 2022
Gun Violence: UC Davis Researches Causes, Trends, Solutions
Garen Wintemute, an emergency department physician and director of the UC Davis Violence Prevention Research Program, and Amy Barnhorst, an associate professor of psychiatry and vice chair for clinical services, took up the question of gun violence on UC Davis LIVE April 19.
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May 04, 2022Violence prevention expert Buggs attends White House ceremony tackling ‘ghost guns’
Shani Buggs, an assistant professor with the UC Davis Violence Prevention Research Program, attended a White House ceremony as a representative of the Fund Peace coalition. The event marked new rules cracking down on untraceable “DIY” firearms known as ghost guns.
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January 28, 2022Unemployment associated with increase in violence early in COVID-19 pandemic
The sharp rise in unemployment during the first five months of the pandemic was associated with an increase in firearm violence and homicide in 16 major American cities. That was the finding of a new study from the Violence Prevention Research Program.
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January 03, 2022New research shows violence is broadly felt by millions of Californians
Researchers at UC Davis Health have shown millions of Californians are indirectly impacted by violence. While relatively few experience violent acts, 64% of surveyed Californians heard gunshots, passed sidewalk memorials or learned about violence through their social networks.
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December 21, 2021Handgun ownership and intimate partner violence history increases risk of violent crime
Researchers at UC Davis Health have shown that handgun owners charged with intimate partner violence were more likely to reoffend and commit other violent crimes, including murder, rape and aggravated assault.
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December 09, 2021Violence increased most in marginalized neighborhoods early in the COVID-19 pandemic
Low-income communities of color experienced significantly greater increases in firearm violence, homicides and assaults compared to more affluent communities during the first five months of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a new study from the Violence Prevention Research Program.
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November 09, 2021Latino and Hispanic men up to 66% more likely to be convicted of DUI, according to study
Racial bias may play a role in DUI convictions of Latino and Hispanic men in California, according to a new study from the Violence Prevention Research Program. The study compared alcohol-related crashes and DUI convictions.
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October 19, 2021More resources needed for Gun Violence Restraining Order law to be effective, new study finds
A new study from the Violence Prevention Research Program finds that California’s Gun Violence Restraining Order law has been hampered by a lack of funding to support local implementation efforts, leading to inconsistent practices and confusion.
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October 07, 2021History of alcohol offenses associated with higher suicide risk for men who bought handguns
New research from the UC Davis Violence Prevention Research Program finds that legal handgun purchasers with a history of alcohol charges, such as DUIs, have more than twice the risk of suicide. Access to firearms is a strong risk factor for suicide.
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July 07, 2021U.S. saw surge in firearm purchases and violence during first months of COVID-19 pandemic
Firearm purchases and firearm violence surged during the first five months of the COVID-19 pandemic. Firearm purchases increased by 85% and interpersonal firearm injuries increased by 27%. Approximately 9.3 million firearms were purchased during this period.
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June 04, 2021Most Californians unaware of law to prevent gun violence but would support using it
A new study shows that two-thirds of Californians don’t know about a law designed to prevent a person at risk of hurting themselves or others from possessing or purchasing firearms or ammunition. More than 80% of survey participants were supportive once they read about this law.
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January 14, 2021Exposure to violence takes a toll on the socioemotional well-being of Californians
A survey of Californians finds that exposure to violence has pervasive social and emotional impacts on people, especially when firearms are involved.
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January 04, 2021Concerns about violence increase in California amid COVID-19 pandemic
Study finds that people in California are more worried about violence during COVID-19 pandemic.
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October 05, 2020New website dedicated to education and awareness about firearm injury prevention
Firearm prevention and research experts at UC Davis Health have launched a web site designed for health care providers. The goal is to help them work with patients to prevent firearm-related harm.
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September 08, 2020Gun owner perceptions about actual firearm dangers suggest opportunities for improving gun safety
Owning a gun or living in a house with a gun linked to a lower perception of risk for gun violence.
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August 26, 2020
Gunshot injuries in California drop, but percentage of firearm deaths goes up
Despite a significant drop in gun injuries, California has experienced a substantial increase in the state’s overall death rate among those wounded by firearms.
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August 14, 2020
New funding for firearm violence research in California
The UC Firearm Violence Research Center has awarded more than $250,000 in unique firearm violence research projects to seven teams of investigators.
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August 04, 2020Two UC Davis Health experts featured in national medical journal
Nancy Lane and Garen Wintemute each have featured commentaries in the Aug. 4 issue of the Annals of Internal Medicine. Lane discusses a promising treatment for osteoarthritis. Wintemute has a call to action for health professionals to address disparities in society that are causing violence and harming health.
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July 31, 2020Insights about firearm ownership and opinion may help advance gun violence prevention policy
Understanding firearm ownership and opinion may help advance gun violence prevention policies, according to UC Davis Health researchers in a new study out today.
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July 06, 2020Surge in firearm purchasing during pandemic’s onset linked to higher rates of firearm violence in U.S.
A surge in firearm purchasing in the U.S. during the coronavirus pandemic – estimated to be over 2.1 million excess purchases – is linked to a significant increase in firearm violence, a study by UC Davis Violence Prevention Program suggests.
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