What are 'red flag' laws and how can they prevent gun violence?
California's red flag law, which allows people to obtain gun violence restraining orders (GVROs), went into effect seven years ago.
Jan 11, 2023
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California's red flag law, which allows people to obtain gun violence restraining orders (GVROs), went into effect seven years ago.
Jan 11, 2023
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Thomas O'Rourke, a professor emeritus of kinesiology and community health at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, spoke with News Bureau life sciences editor Diana Yates about how previous efforts to institute public ...
Dec 22, 2022
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As concerns about youth mental health, school shootings, and other forms of violence prompt more school systems to conduct mental health screenings, a UCR-led analysis is urging school officials to proceed with deference ...
Dec 21, 2022
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Extreme risk protection orders, also known as red flag laws, can help prevent firearm injury events, including multiple victim/mass shootings, by addressing the threat prior to an event occurring, according to new research ...
Nov 1, 2022
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My most recent research focuses on a group of people who exemplify the idea of being "relentless." Journalists are known for their relentless pursuit of truth so citizens know what their governments, businesses, schools and ...
Sep 21, 2022
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Q: I'm thinking about getting a handgun for protection. What are the best ways to keep my kids safe with a gun in the house?
Aug 15, 2022
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The number of mass shooting incidents (MSI) has been increasing in recent years, rising nearly 40 percent from 2019 to 2021. Although research has been done to identify ways to prevent mass shootings and reduce death and ...
Jul 18, 2022
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Adolescents today are more stressed than ever, exhibiting record levels of stress-related mental health problems. Of course, there are plenty of reasons for teens to worry. A global pandemic. War in Europe. Mass shootings, ...
Jul 6, 2022
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As the U.S. reels from another school shooting, much of the public discussion has centered on the lives lost: 19 children and two adults. Indeed, the massacre at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas is the second deadliest ...
Jun 1, 2022
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Anyone who's ever shot a basketball has heard a coach or well-meaning bystander give them tips like "bend your knees," "tuck your elbow in" or "release the ball as high as possible." A new series of studies from the University ...
May 30, 2022
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