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firearm suicide
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Gun suicides often spike after homicides rise, multi-decade study reveals
Researchers found a close link between gun suicide and homicides in a new multi-decade study from the New Jersey Gun…
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Interactive maps offer ‘more complete picture’ of firearm violence
The Hope and Heal Fund collected, analyzed, and mapped existing data on where firearm suicides were taking place in California.
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Boost your reporter toolkit with these best practices for covering suicide
Sensationalized and poor coverage of suicide raises the risk of a contagion effect — other people being inspired to take…
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How to report responsibly on firearm suicide
As firearm suicide rates among children continue to climb, panelists reminded journalists that how they report on suicide is critical.
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Red flag laws can be an effective part of suicide prevention
Nearly one in four extreme risk protection orders issued under red flag laws likely prevent a firearm suicide, study says.
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Inform your reporting on gun ownership with the ‘Missouri Firearms Survey’
While this survey only covers Missouri, it’s a useful snapshot to show how informed people are about firearms and the…
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Study reveals who veterans trust the most on safe gun storage
The study surveyed service members who own firearms to see who they found to be the most and least credible…
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Black people exposed to gun violence more likely to deal with suicidal thoughts, says new study
Black adults who have been exposed to gun violence are more likely to deal with suicidal ideation throughout their lives,…
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Nearly 43,000 people died from gun violence in 2023: How to tell the story
The health and economic costs of American gun violence are rising each year, according to a new report from NIHCM.
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Apply a public health frame to report responsibly and effectively on firearm suicide
Here are recommendations and guidelines for responsibly reporting on firearm suicide.