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
AFFIRM is excited to announce that we have received #CDC funding to evaluate the effectiveness of bystander intervention in changing firearm injury prevention norms and behaviors among 4-H Shooting Sports Club communities, ending a 24-year drought on firearm injury research!
Data from various major cities in the US shows stark trends in gun injury and death: in #Cincinnati, 91.2% of homicides are the result of gun violence, 90.7% of homicide victims are Black, and 8% of gunshot victims are juvenile.
This year's data shows that shootings in major cities have significantly increased compared to the same time last year - it is our job to increase #research and #education around firearms to prevent future acts of injury and death. #StandAFFIRM
Reflecting back on my 2nd year of med school when I hosted my first ever podcast 🤣
I interviewed the amazing @meganranney about @ResearchAFFIRM at @ACEPNow 2018, go check it out!
Thanks @SAEMonline for the opportunity!
When you shop @amazonsmile Amazon will make a donation to @ResearchAFFIRM ! Be sure to select AFFIRM through our unique charity link: https://smile.amazon.com/ch/82-3454784 #helpwhenyoushop #support #community
Upcoming Events
ReFrame Chicago: Addressing racism and gun violence through hope, trust, and partnership
Join our team, led by Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Christopher Barsotti and Chief Research Officer, Dr. Megan Ranney and our guest speakers for an exclusive online storytelling session, designed to reframe the conversations surrounding the issues relevant to Chicago, while inspiring hope for the future.
Past 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 2019
A gathering of thought leaders on February 10, 2020 to discuss the AFFIRM strategic plan and efforts going forward.
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