Evidence about gun policies grows and supports laws to reduce violence

There is supportive evidence that child-access-prevention laws reduce firearm homicides and self-injuries among youth, and that shall-issue concealed-carry laws and stand-your-ground laws increase levels of firearm violence. The finding are from the third edition of a project the reviews existing scientific literature to assess the strength of available evidence about the effects of 18 commonly … Continue reading Evidence about gun policies grows and supports laws to reduce violence

Depression, violence, access to guns rising among NC students, data show

A child welfare panel in North Carolina got its first look at the latest student risk behavior survey. The data paint a bleak picture of student mental health, access to guns, and violence. RALEIGH, N.C. — A child welfare panel in North Carolina got its first look Monday at the state's latest student risk behavior survey. … Continue reading Depression, violence, access to guns rising among NC students, data show