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Looking forward to leading a session titled: "Silent Crisis: Tackling Soaring Suicide Rates and Ensuring Safe Firearm Storage" at the #AAPIAgainstGV Convening '24

This report released today is the tip of the iceberg of why I'm so happy to be working with QSIDE! They're creating vital research and data analysis, and there's so much more to come.

We’re excited to announce that QSIDE and the The Health Alliance for Violence Intervention (HAVI) have partnered on a report titled “News Media Coverage of Gun Violence: A systematic review” (Chad Topaz, PhD & Jude Higdon, EdD, authors). The study examined dozens of recent research publications focusing on media representations of gun violence and found that media focus disproportionately on mass shootings over the more prevalent challenges of community-based gun violence and suicide by gun. You can read the full report here: https://lnkd.in/gxpccE_X #MediaAnalysis #GunViolenceAwareness #GunViolencePrevention

While mass shootings account for a relatively small percentage of overall gun violence in America, they dominate media coverage of gun violence, according to a new report released by the Health Alliance for Violence Intervention (HAVI) and the Institute for the Quantitative Study of Inclusion, Diversity, and Equity (QSIDE). The report, “News Media Coverage of Gun Violence: A Systematic Review,” documents the findings of a systematic analysis of peer-reviewed academic research—published since the year 2000—that focused on media representations of gun violence in the United States. The findings point to several factors associated with increased media coverage of gun violence, including when women and/or children are involved; when the shooting takes place in a school, religious site, or government building; and when the perpetrator is young, ideologically driven, or shows signs of severe mental illness. The analysis also found that race plays a significant role in how the media depicts gun violence, largely failing to portray perpetrators and victims of color with the same humanity that is afforded to white perpetrators and victims.

Part 3: In the last part of the Bonnie Boswell Report’s series, Brian Malte emphasizes the need for a nuanced understanding of gun violence. Community violence interventions (CVI) are reshaping gun violence prevention, steering us towards a world where choosing non-violence is achievable. 👁️ Watch here: https://lnkd.in/dEvxFUYT  

Uniting Communities: Ending Gun Violence and Building a Better Future Discover the power of community in ending gun violence and creating positive change. Join us as we discuss the importance of unity and working together towards a safer society. Together, we can make a difference. #UnitingCommunities #EndGunViolence #BuildingABetterFuture #PositiveChange #CommunityPower #SaferSociety #UnityInAction #CreatingChange #TogetherWeCan #MakingADifference

WATCH NOW: The Aspen Institute recently held a discussion with public health experts -- including our founder Bill Frist, M.D. -- to discuss what it would take to solve our country's most devastating public health crisis right now - gun violence. The experts touched on topics such as community violence intervention and examining the impact of gun policies. Let us know what you think in the comments!

Is gun violence a public health issue? Or is it a question of identity? Jonathon Metzl's What We've Become (out soon!) answers these questions. In a starred review, Kirkus calls it "a powerful, convincing effort to reframe the discussion around gun control." Read more here: https://lnkd.in/g4XAQy4S

Columbine's impact on school safety remains profound even after 25 years. The tragedy spurred essential safety measures like threat recognition, intervention, and rapid police response. Join us as we reflect on how this tragic event shaped the landscape of school safety today. #SchoolSafety #SecuritySolutions https://bit.ly/3x1BOa4

Media portrayal of firearm violence and suicide holds significant sway over public perception and behavior. Sensationalized reporting can contribute to the normalization of violence and potentially influence vulnerable individuals. It’s crucial to recognize that the way media frames these incidents affects societal attitudes, often leading to misconceptions about their prevalence and causes. Responsible media reporting can mitigate these negative impacts by focusing on prevention, support, and recovery stories. As advocates for gun safety, we urge media outlets to handle these stories with care, highlighting pathways to help and hope rather than perpetuating cycles of fear and misunderstanding. Together, we can foster a culture of awareness and prevention. . . . #aimeejconsulting #aimeejohnson #suicidepreventionconsultant #PreventFirearmSuicide #GunSafety #FirearmSafety #EndGunViolence #SuicidePrevention #MentalHealthMatters #SafeStorage #FirearmInjuryPrevention #AccessToLethalMeans #SuicideAwareness #GunViolencePrevention #SafeFirearmsHandling #CommunitySafety