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The Burden of Gun Violence: Trends and Policy Solutions
This event brings together a panel of experts to discuss the burden of American gun violence and the potential for evidenced-based public policy solutions.
The PPC’s Crime & Justice Policy research program, directed by Mark Berg, is hosting this panel as part of the Run Up to the 2020 Caucus – a series designed to examine different policy topics that will be discussed during the campaign.
Topics will include:
- Lethal and non-lethal gun violence trends in the United States
- Gender and gun violence
- The regulation of guns and gun markets
- Gun violence reduction strategies and their effectiveness for reducing suicide and criminal violence
The event is free and open to the public, but please register on the website.
The University of Iowa School of Social Work is offering Continuing Education (CEU) credit for social work professionals who attend. Request a certificate of attendance HERE.
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