Denver police implement new approach to nonfatal shooting investigations
U.S. News & World Report features Colorado Firearm Safety Coalition and Gun Storage Map
U.S. News & World Report article features firearm suicide prevention efforts by the Colorado Firearm Safety Coalition and the Colorado Gun Storage Map.
NIMH Research Highlights feature new study led by Dr. Betz
2020 Research Highlights released by National Institute of Mental Health includes new study led by Dr. Betz, entitled “Online Storage Maps to Facilitate Voluntary Firearm Storage: Mixed Methods Evaluation”
Dr. Betz featured on NPR's Morning Edition
Suicide Prevention Effort Aims To Get People In Crisis To Voluntarily Give Up Guns
Dr. Betz Interviewed for "Guns and America" Feature
Public Health Approach Can Help Prevent Firearm Injury, Death In Youth
Scripps National News Interview with Dr. Betz on Firearms Access and Dementia
COVID, Firearms, and Lessons for Public Health
As the COVID-19 pandemic rages on, and as it increases the stress on our health, economy, and collective psyche, will we see the increase in firearm injuries and deaths that public health officials fear?
That’s up to us.
COVID-19, Colorado Firearm Suicides and Lessons for First-Time Gun Owners
COVID-19 has upped the ante, and the time for Coloradans to look out for each other is now. Gun ownership comes with significant responsibilities, and we encourage new and experienced gun owners alike to think of ways today to prevent firearm suicide in their communities.
Covid-19 and suicide: an uncertain connection
With gun sales spiking in Colorado, let’s talk about suicide prevention
An emergency room physician and a gun shop owner, who advocate together for suicide prevention, say they are concerned a recent increase in gun sales in Colorado could leave more people at risk for suicide.
As part of an ongoing focus on mental health during this time of coronavirus isolation, Rocky Mountain PBS spoke with University of Colorado emergency physician and researcher Dr. Emmy Betz and Jacquelyn Clark, owner of Bristlecone Shooting, Training & Retail Center in Lakewood.
Stuck At Home With Your New Gun? Some Gun Owners Want To Help You Stay Safe
KUNC affiliate Leigh Paterson discusses new gun collaborations that aim to work with new firearm owners to improve firearm safety at home during the COVID-19 pandemic.
‘Lock To Live’ Offers Online Tool For Those In Crisis
Denver CBS affiliate covers new online tool aimed at helping those in crisis.
With Dementia Comes Tough Decisions, Including What To Do About Guns. A New Website Could Help.
People Are Asking How To Keep Guns Away From Kids
Colorado Gun Storage Map
In collaboration with the Program for Injury Prevention, Education and Research (PIPER) from the Colorado School of Public Health, we’ve developed a new map for firearm storage in Colorado. It displays firearm retailers and law enforcement agencies that, as of August 2019, could store weapons for interested community members.
The project received coverage from the Denver Post and Colorado Public Radio’s Colorado Matters.
Guns, Violence & Mental Health
This Colorado Public Radio conversation covered issues related to mass shootings, suicide, firearms, and mental health . Panelists included George Brauchler, Laura Carno, Colorado Sen. Rhonda Fields, Moe Keller, and Emmy Betz. (August 13, 2019)
https://www.cpr.org/2019/08/15/guns-hate-mass-shootings-mental-health/
Preventing Firearm-Related Death and Injury
This Annals of Internal Medicine article provides an overview of existing research and recommended strategies for counseling and intervention to reduce firearm-related death and injury. For more resources, also check out the UC Davis What You Can Do site.
Dementia and Firearms: an Exploratory Survey of Caregiver Needs
Dementia - because of its cognitive impairment and behavioral disturbances - can impair someone’s ability to safely operate a car, have firearm access, or be home alone. In this exploratory survey we asked dementia caregivers about their concerns and experiences. READ MORE.
In ongoing work, we’re conducting qualitative interviews with caregivers - contact us today!