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Educate yourself on the many ways firearm violence affects youth. Read articles, listen to podcasts, take online courses, and more.

Learn why gun violence is a public health crisis

Vivek Murthy, former U.S. Surgeon General, explains why he declared gun violence a public health crisis and how health care professionals can get involved.

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Clinicians and firearms: an online course

Take this online course to deepen your knowledge of gun violence in the US and learn what health care professionals can do to reduce firearm injuries.

Extreme risk protection orders and suicide risk management

See a presentation on how mental health professionals in certain jurisdictions can use extreme risk protection orders (ERPOs) to reduce access to lethal means.

Firearm safety and gun violence in health professions education

Hear about innovative approaches to integrating gun violence and firearm safety into educational programs for health care professionals.

Firearm safety, injury treatment, and risk factors

A continuing medical education course on how physicians can better serve patient needs when promoting firearm safety and referring patients for intervention.

Gun violence prevention: a look beyond the numbers

This webinar explores the impact of non-fatal firearm injuries, current data needs, community engagement strategies, and more.

Embracing public safety and health to prevent firearm violence

Watch a panel of physicians discuss initiatives to prevent gun violence and reduce firearm violence, trauma, injury, and death.

Addressing the US pandemic of firearm injury and death

On this podcast, a pediatrician shares three interventions for the “pandemic” of firearm injury and death happening in the United States.

The physician's role in promoting firearm safety

This educational module explores how physicians can overcome common barriers and have effective conversations about firearm safety with patients.

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