How the Public Health Approach Can Solve Gun Violence
How Doctors Can Help Prevent Gun Violence
Guns and public health: Applying preventive medicine to a national epidemic
TAKE A STAND.
STAND AFFIRM.
STAND AFFIRM.
AFFIRM is the nation’s leading non-partisan network of 40,000+ healthcare professionals, public health experts, and researchers who are committed to reducing gun violence. Our mission is to reduce the American epidemic of firearm injury (over 150,000 injuries and deaths in 2017 alone) with research, evidence-based practice, and community partnerships.
- DRIVE RESEARCH
- DEVELOP EDUCATION
- BUILD COMMUNITY
Latest Social Feeds
Be sure to register for this insightful webinar centered on the role of Medical Examiners in criminal justice reform and hosted by AFFIRM Advisory Board Member @rmitch_jr!
Happening on July 9th! https://bit.ly/2NlWG1u
The ME's role in investigation, examination, & reporting of deaths in the criminal justice system - incl role of public health in prevention, intervention, and surveillance
@PIPERcolorado @CUEmergency
#Research2Practice
July 9 - noon MT / 2pm ET
https://bit.ly/2NlWG1u
Looking forward to this Saturday's #RTRVirtual2020 and hearing from @meganranney as she joins the Town Hall panel with @RepThompson to discuss our nation's gun violence epidemic. https://bit.ly/2VljGlp
“The power of change comes from the power of community”
@meganranney is on Explore The Space Podcast! We cover transforming #gunviolence convo & upcoming @rocktheridegvp benefitting @MomsDemand @GiffordsCourage @ResearchAFFIRM
Plz share & subscribe!
https://www.explorethespaceshow.com/podcasting/megan-ranney-on-transforming-gun-violence-conversations/
While our attention is focused elsewhere, we saw more firearm death in the months of April & May this year (nearly 2,100 deathes) than the three years prior. #SafeStorage
Gun Violence Is a Glaring Exception to the Coronavirus Crime Drop
Data shows gun violence outpacing other types of crime in several major cities and running higher than 2019 levels nationally.
www.thetrace.org
Yesterday was Dr. Tamara O'Neal's birthday. All of us at AFFIRM celebrate her life, her vision, her compassion, & her commitment to equity. Her voice would make a difference today. We're committed to amplifying it, in her absence.
https://affirmresearch.org/2019/08/07/dr-tamara-oneal-memorial-research-fund/
Upcoming Events
Reframe Berkshires: Changing the Conversation About Gun Violence
Community Conversations on Suicide Prevention in the Berkshires
A community-hosted event to discuss suicide prevention.
Tamara O’Neal Anniversary Fund
The Tamara O’Neal Memorial Fund is to support underrepresented academic physicians and scientists who, like Dr. O’Neal, have chosen to dedicate their lives to supporting and enhancing communities of color. Donate here
Giving Tuesday
We’re proud to be part of the #GivingTuesday global movement for generosity. Our mission is bring an end to the #GunViolence epidemic, and we’re so grateful to our donors and supporters who help make that possible. This #GivingTuesday, help spread the word by sharing why you support AFFIRM!
AFFIRM Research Summit
A gathering of thought leaders on February 10, 2020 to discuss the AFFIRM strategic plan and efforts going forward.
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Affirm accepts any supporter from the general public
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