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Reducing Gun Violence in America: Evidence for Change
  • Level Foundation
  • Duration 18 hours
  • Course by Johns Hopkins University
  • Offered by

About

Reducing Gun Violence in America: Evidence for Change is designed to provide learners with the best available science and insights from top scholars across the country as well as the skills to understand which interventions are the most effective to offer a path forward for reducing gun violence in our homes, schools, and communities. Through this course, you will learn how to: 1. Appreciate the scope of gun violence and the importance of considering the issue across a variety of contexts. 2. Describe the role of law and policy in addressing gun violence at the federal, state, and local levels. 3. Compare the effectiveness of gun violence policies and highlight the importance of changing the way we talk about gun violence. 4. Describe state standards for civilian gun carrying and use and how those standards affect crime and violence. 5. Describe how firearm design is regulated, the effective and just enforcement of firearm laws, and strategies for reducing police-involved shootings. 6. Identify and explain evidence-based programs to reduce gun violence and understand public opinion on gun policy. As a student of this course, it’s important to recognize that you are part of an international learning community. We understand that gun violence can be a difficult issue to discuss and we all have our own set of opinions and beliefs. However, we ask you to please remember that gun violence is something that affects every person differently. It’s important to understand that this course is intended to generate productive and meaningful conversation. We ask students of this course to abide by the rules outlined and expected of you by Coursera’s Code of Conduct Policy. Please help us promote a healthy, productive, and sustainable learning environment for all and practice the following principles: Be polite.  Treat your fellow learners with respect.  Insulting, condescending, or abusive words will not be tolerated.  Do not harass other learners.  Polite debate is welcome as long as you are discussing the ideas or the evidence, not attacking the person. Be sensitive.  Remember that Coursera is a global forum with learners from many different cultures and backgrounds.  Be kind, thoughtful, and open-minded when discussing race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, or controversial topics since others likely have differing perspectives. Post appropriate content.  Content that violates the Honor Code or Terms of Service is not permitted.  You may not post inappropriate (e.g., pornographic or obscene) content.  Do not post copyrighted content.  Do not advertise or promote outside products or organizations.  Do not spam the forums with repetitive content. Please note that violations of Coursera’s Code of Conduct, Honor Code, or Terms of service are not permitted and may result in:  Deletion of posted content.  Removal from the course.  Losing access to the Coursera site. *It is important to also note that certain policies and laws mentioned in this course are likely to change and develop over time. As a result, we understand that course content may need to be updated to reflect such changes. While we will strive to do this as quickly as possible, we appreciate your patience. All information included in the course is reported accurately at the time of recording and we intend to update lectures as soon as possible and to the best of our ability. The development of this course was made possible through generous financial support provided by the David and Lucile Packard Foundation, an organization committed to improving the lives of children, enabling the creative pursuit of science, advancing reproductive health, and conserving and restoring the earth’s natural systems.

Modules

Course Overview

    • 1 Videos
    • 2 Readings
    • 2 Assignment
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2 Assignment

  • Setting Goals for this Course
  • Pre-Course Survey

1 Videos

  • Welcome and Introduction of Lead Instructors

2 Readings

  • Course Reference List
  • Faculty Profiles

Introduction to Guns and Gun Violence in America

    • 1 Videos
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1 Videos

  • Introduction to Guns and Gun Violence in America

The Impact of Gun Violence in the United States

    • 1 Videos
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • The Impact of Gun Violence in the United States Practice Quiz

1 Videos

  • The Impact of Gun Violence in the United States

Civilian Gun Ownership and Use

    • 4 Videos
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Civilian Gun Ownership and Use Practice Quiz

4 Videos

  • Trends in Gun Ownership and Use
  • Defensive Gun Use, Gun Access, and Implications for Public Safety
  • Understanding Legal and Illegal Gun Markets
  • Firearm Ownership & Risk for Lethal Violence

What is the relationship between exposure to guns and risk of harm?

    • 3 Videos
    • 1 Assignment
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  • What is the relationship between exposure to guns and risk of harm? Practice Quiz

3 Videos

  • Firearms & Suicide Risk: Background
  • Firearms and Suicide: Empirical Studies
  • Firearms and Suicide: Are We Acting on What We Already Know?

Wrap-Up of Guns and Gun Violence in America

    • 1 Videos
    • 1 Readings
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1 Videos

  • Wrap-Up of Guns and Gun Violence in America

1 Readings

  • Further Reading on Guns and Gun Violence in America

Module 1 Assignments

    • 1 Discussion
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Guns and Gun Violence in America

1 Discussions

  • Guns and Gun Violence in America

Legal Issues Relevant to Preventing Gun Violence

    • 1 Videos
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1 Videos

  • Introduction to Legal Issues Relevant to Preventing Gun Violence

Federal, State, and Local Powers

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1 Videos

  • Federal, State, and Local Powers

The 2nd Amendment

    • 3 Videos
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3 Videos

  • The Second Amendment and Gun Policy
  • Present & Future of the 2nd Amendment
  • Interview with Brian Frosh, Attorney General of Maryland

Litigation as a Public Health Strategy

    • 1 Videos
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1 Videos

  • Litigation as a Public Health Strategy

Obstacles to Research, Policy Advancement, & Data Transparency

    • 1 Videos
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1 Videos

  • Obstacles to Research, Policy Advancement, and Data Transparency

What is the underlying evidence for prohibiting conditions?

    • 4 Videos
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4 Videos

  • Evidence for Age-Related Firearm Restrictions from Developmental Science
  • Child Access Prevention Laws
  • The Intersections of Gun Violence, Intimate Partner Violence, and Gun Policy
  • Violent Misdemeanors, Alcohol, & Drugs

Wrap-Up of Legal Issues Relevant to Preventing Gun Violence

    • 1 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Legal Issues Relevant to Preventing Gun Violence Practice Quiz

1 Videos

  • Wrap-Up of Legal Issues Relevant to Preventing Gun Violence

1 Readings

  • Further Reading on Legal Issues Relevant to Preventing Gun Violence

Module 2 Assignments

    • 1 Discussion
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Legal Issues Relevant to Preventing Gun Violence Quiz

1 Discussions

  • Legal Issues Relevant to Preventing Gun Violence

Evidence-Based Policies to Prevent Gun Violence

    • 1 Videos
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1 Videos

  • Introduction to Evidence-Based Policies to Prevent Gun Violence

Thinking Differently about Mental Illness and Gun Violence

    • 2 Videos
    • 1 Assignment
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  • Thinking Differently about Mental Illness and Gun Violence Practice Quiz

2 Videos

  • How Mental Illness and Violence are Related (and Not Related) and Why It Matters
  • Firearm Restrictions Affecting People with Mental Illness: Are the Laws Effective, and What Other Approaches are Needed?

Case Study: Consortium for Risk-Based Firearm Policy

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    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Case Study: Consortium for Risk-Based Firearm Policy Practice Quiz

1 Videos

  • Case Study – Consortium for Risk-Based Firearm Policy

Keeping Guns from Prohibited People

    • 3 Videos
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Keeping Guns from Prohibited People Practice Quiz

3 Videos

  • Background Checks
  • Purchaser Licensing
  • Waiting Periods

Reducing the Diversion of Guns to Criminals through Effective Regulation and Oversight of Gun Dealers

    • 1 Videos
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1 Assignment

  • Reducing the Diversion of Guns to Criminals through Effective Regulation and Oversight of Gun Dealers Practice Quiz

1 Videos

  • Reducing the Diversion of Guns to Criminals through Effective Regulation and Oversight of Gun Dealers

Wrap-Up of Evidence-Based Policies to Prevent Gun Violence

    • 1 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Wrap-Up of Evidence-Based Policies to Prevent Gun Violence Practice Quiz

1 Videos

  • Wrap-Up of Evidence-Based Policies to Prevent Gun Violence

1 Readings

  • Further Reading on Evidence-Based Policies to Prevent Gun Violence

Module 3 Assignments

    • 1 Discussion
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Evidence-Based Policies to Prevent Gun Violence Quiz

1 Discussions

  • Evidence-Based Policies to Prevent Gun Violence

Guns in Public Places, Schools, and Homes

    • 1 Videos
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1 Videos

  • Introduction to Guns in Public Places, Schools, and Homes

Standards for Civilian Gun Carrying: Frequency, Effectiveness, & Standards

    • 1 Videos
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  • Standards for Civilian Gun Carrying: Frequency, Effectiveness, & Standards Practice Quiz

1 Videos

  • Standards for Civilian Gun Carrying

Understanding the Impact of Laws Permitting Gun Carrying & Defensive Gun Use

    • 2 Videos
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Understanding the Impact of Laws Permitting Gun Carrying & Defensive Gun Use Practice Quiz

2 Videos

  • "Right to Carry" Laws
  • "Stand Your Ground” Laws: Justifiable Use of Lethal Force

Mass Shootings & Safety in School Settings

    • 5 Videos
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Mass Shootings & Safety in School Settings Practice Quiz

5 Videos

  • Threat Assessment & School-based Interventions: Impact of School Shootings
  • Threat Assessment & School-based Interventions: Prevalence of Shootings in Schools
  • Threat Assessment and Response in School Settings: Threat Assessment as a Violence Prevention Strategy
  • Gun-Free Zones
  • Campus Carry

Safe Gun Storage

    • 2 Videos
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Safe Gun Storage Practice Quiz

2 Videos

  • Safe Gun Storage
  • Safe Gun Storage in Practice

Wrap-Up of Guns in Public Places, Schools, and Homes

    • 1 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Wrap-Up of Guns in Public Places, Schools, and Homes Practice Quizzes

1 Videos

  • Wrap-Up of Guns in Public Places, Schools, and Homes

1 Readings

  • Further Reading for Guns in Public Places, Schools, and Homes

Module 4 Assignments

    • 1 Discussion
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  • Guns in Public Places, Schools, and Homes Quiz

1 Discussions

  • Guns in Public Places, Schools, and Homes

Regulating Gun Design, Enforcing Gun Laws, and Reducing Police-Involved Shootings

    • 1 Videos
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1 Videos

  • Introduction to Regulating Gun Design, Enforcing Gun Laws, and Reducing Police-Involved Shootings

How do regulations vary between different types of firearms? What are the associated impacts on reducing violence?

    • 4 Videos
    • 1 Assignment
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  • How do regulations vary between different types of firearms? What are the associated impacts on reducing violence? Practice Quiz

4 Videos

  • Assault Weapons & Large-Capacity Magazines
  • Personalized Guns
  • Utilizing Microstamping Technology to Make Communities Safer
  • Ballistic Identification and National Integrated Ballistic Information (NIBIN)

How can gun laws be effectively & justly enforced? How are regulations & efforts to improve public safety upheld?

    • 4 Videos
    • 1 Assignment
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  • How can gun laws be effectively & justly enforced? How are regulations & efforts to improve public safety upheld? Practice Quiz

4 Videos

  • Policing Illegal Gun Carrying in Hot Spots for Shootings
  • Focused Deterrence: A Law Enforcement Strategy to Reduce Gun Violence
  • Domestic Violence Dispossession
  • Armed & Prohibited

Police Involved Shootings

    • 1 Videos
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Police Involved Shootings Practice Quiz

1 Videos

  • Police Involved Shootings

Wrap-Up of Regulating Gun Design, Enforcing Gun Laws, and Reducing Police-Involved Shootings

    • 1 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Wrap-Up of Regulating Gun Design, Enforcing Gun Laws, and Reducing Police-Involved Shootings Practice Quiz

1 Videos

  • Wrap-Up of Regulating Gun Design, Enforcing Gun Laws, and Reducing Police-Involved Shootings

1 Readings

  • Further Reading for Regulating Gun Design, Enforcing Gun Laws, and Reducing Police-Involved Shootings

Module 5 Assignments

    • 1 Discussion
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  • Regulating Gun Design, Enforcing Gun Laws, and Reducing Police-Involved Shootings Quiz

1 Discussions

  • Regulating Gun Design, Enforcing Gun Laws, and Reducing Police-Involved Shootings

Community and Clinical Interventions to Prevent Gun Violence and Public Support for Gun Policy

    • 1 Videos
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1 Videos

  • Introduction to Community and Clinical Interventions to Prevent Gun Violence and Public Support for Gun Policy

What are evidence-based programs to reduce gun violence?

    • 4 Videos
    • 1 Plugin
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • What are evidence-based programs to reduce gun violence? Practice Quiz

4 Videos

  • Street Outreach and Violence Interruption to Prevent Urban Gun Violence
  • Cure Violence in Practice: Comparing New York City & Baltimore Applications
  • Clinician Perspective on Gun Violence & Strategic Approaches in the Medical Field
  • Role of Gun Shops & Safe Storage in Preventing Suicide

Creating Healthy Neighborhoods: Evidence and Benefits of Place-Based Interventions to Reduce Violence

    • 2 Videos
    • 1 Assignment
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  • Creating Healthy Neighborhoods Practice Quiz

2 Videos

  • Understanding Place-Based Interventions in a Public Health Context
  • Evidence & Benefits of Place-Based Interventions

What is public opinion on gun policy?

    • 1 Videos
    • 1 Assignment
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  • What is public opinion on gun policy? Practice Quiz

1 Videos

  • Public Opinion and Support for Gun Policy

Now what?

    • 2 Videos
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2 Videos

  • Takeaways from the Course: Where Do We Go from Here
  • Now What?

Wrap-Up of Community and Clinical Interventions to Prevent Gun Violence and Public Support for Gun Policy

    • 1 Videos
    • 1 Readings
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1 Videos

  • Wrap-Up of Community and Clinical Interventions to Prevent Gun Violence and Public Support for Gun Policy

1 Readings

  • Further Reading for Community and Clinical Interventions to Prevent Gun Violence and Public Support for Gun Policy

Conclusion of Reducing Gun Violence: Evidence for Change

    • 1 Videos
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  • Conclusion of Reducing Gun Violence: Evidence for Change

Module 6 Assignments

    • 1 Discussion
    • 2 Assignment
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  • Community and Clinical Interventions to Prevent Gun Violence and Public Support for Gun Policy Quiz
  • Post-Course Survey

1 Discussions

  • Community and Clinical Interventions to Prevent Gun Violence and Public Support for Gun Policy

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Explore "Reducing Gun Violence in America: Evidence for Change," a comprehensive course in Health & Fitness led by top scholars. Gain insights into effective interventions, legal policies, and evidence-based programs to tackle gun violence. The 1080-minute foundational course, available via Coursera's Starter and Professional subscriptions, fosters a respectful international learning community. Perfect for individuals committed to understanding and reducing gun violence through informed and meaningful discussions.

Daniel W. Webster, ScD, MPH
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Daniel W. Webster, ScD, MPH

Cassandra Crifasi, PhD, MPH
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Cassandra Crifasi, PhD, MPH

Alex McCourt, JD, PhD, MPH
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Alex McCourt, JD, PhD, MPH

Jon S. Vernick, JD, MPH
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Jon S. Vernick, JD, MPH