Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH)’s Post

This report released today is the tip of the iceberg of why I'm so happy to be working with QSIDE! They're creating vital research and data analysis, and there's so much more to come.

We’re excited to announce that QSIDE and the The Health Alliance for Violence Intervention (HAVI) have partnered on a report titled “News Media Coverage of Gun Violence: A systematic review” (Chad Topaz, PhD & Jude Higdon, EdD, authors). The study examined dozens of recent research publications focusing on media representations of gun violence and found that media focus disproportionately on mass shootings over the more prevalent challenges of community-based gun violence and suicide by gun. You can read the full report here: https://lnkd.in/gxpccE_X #MediaAnalysis #GunViolenceAwareness #GunViolencePrevention

Alarming Statistic: Black males in Connecticut were about 30 times more likely to be killed by gun violence compared to White residents from 2020-2023, according to data from the Commission on Community Gun Violence Intervention and Prevention. Want to learn more about these findings and their impact? Click the link to read the full article and stay informed: ctnewsjunkie.com

In the face of daily news of gun violence and a shocking attempt to assassinate former President Trump, it is reasonable to feel despair and even hopelessness. We recognize how natural that reaction is, but also encourage everyone to move through the despair and continue to work together to protect our communities from gun violence. It is possible. We know what works. Together, we can make our communities safer and end this epidemic. We will continue to post and repost examples of violence prevention policies and programs that work.   #EndGunViolence

Beyond The Bullet is a special report that sheds light on the bigger impact of gun violence in Milwaukee and introduces you to people working to disrupt the cycle of youth violence. This special report sheds light on the bigger impact of gun violence in Milwaukee and introduces you to people working to disrupt the cycle of youth violence. The report first aired on TMJ4 News on November 16, 2023. Click here to see 'Beyond The Bullet': https://lnkd.in/guTrmSEX

The Reimagine Public Safety Act is helping to decrease gun violence in Illinois. As of July 31, 2023, all shooting victimizations were down 9% year-to-date in Chicago. Roughly 65% of communities that have Reimagine Public Safety grantees experienced declines or no increases in firearm victimizations between January and July 2023 compared to 2022. Of the 10 community areas with the most firearm victimizations during this time period in 2022, 80% have seen declines in 2023. Learn more: dhs.illinois.gov/rpsa

Nope. The people who say “we can’t arrest our way out of this crime problem” are LYING to you. No type of physical violence can ever be addressed by policy, research or investment. Case in point… The failed war on drugs is proof of that. The failed border policy is proof of that. The failure to stop human trafficking is proof of that. ALL of the above have been the BIG and MAJOR targets of policy, research and investment… for years - To what effect? Only the FAILURE of those policies, that research and all that investment. Wasted time, energy and money. Violence, criminal acts of violence, committed by criminals, people using illegally acquired guns, THAT violence CAN be addressed by the strict and aggressive enforcement of the law, all of the laws, already on the books… all the way to jaywalking and spitting on the sidewalk. And require mandatory minimum sentencing that ensures those criminals, people, that do actually get caught committing crimes, especially with guns, stay in prison for a significantly long time. That and only that will prevent them, the criminals, from getting released, reoffending and victimizing more people. THAT, and only that, is what will ensure the long term public safety. Focus on keeping those people who victimize others behind bars after they’re caught. Arrest and keep the criminals that do get arrested in custody and the criminals committing crimes with guns problem WILL vaporize like ice on a sunny sidewalk. Research the issue for yourself at - https://crimeresearch.org

Gun violence is a pervasive public health epidemic, and suicide makes up the majority of gun deaths in the U.S. The Johns Hopkins Center for Gun Violence Solutions' evidence-based solutions to help #EndGunViolence include Firearm Purchaser Licensing, ERPOs, safe & secure gun storage, regulating public carry, and community violence interventions. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/ez5tysZQ #GunViolenceAwarenessDay

JUST IN: Tragic shooting claims the life of Lianne Gordon, a devoted mother of two. Heartbreaking reminder that gun violence knows no boundaries. Let's come together to ensure justice is served. #LianneGordon #StopGunViolence #TheReportify Join the conversation in the comments. To learn more and read the complete story, click on this link. https://lnkd.in/gD-Emyqf

I urge you to take a moment and read this poignant reflection on the haunting reality of living in the shadow of gun violence. CWBA member and Senior Counsel in the Government Section of Hanson Bridgett, Laura Ratcliffe shares a personal account of a recent lockdown experience at her children's school, highlighting the pervasive fear and anxiety that grips communities across the nation. It's a wake-up call to the devastating impact of gun violence that we all too often normalize. Explore the full article on our blog, The 1891. #GunViolenceAwareness #EndGunViolence