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Firearm Injury Prevention Interventions Slide Set
Presentation MaterialEpidemiology of Firearm Injury Slide Set
Presentation MaterialSafe Firearm Storage Slide Set
External ResourceUC Davis Health Wraparound Program
Hospital-based violence intervention program that extends care of violently injured youth and young adults beyond the hospital to support long-term healing and recovery while also helping patients find hope and purpose.
Student Guide (PDF): Pallin et al. (2019)
resourceInstructor Guide (PDF): Pallin et al. (2019)
resourceStudent Guide (Word): Pallin et al. (2019)
resourceInstructor Guide (Word): Pallin et al. (2019)
External ResourceEM Pulse Podcast: BulletPoints Project Series Part 4-Act
In episode four of the EM Pulse Podcast, Dr. Barnhorst and the hosts discuss Act, the third component of the BulletPoints 3A's Framework. Dr. Barnhorst explains what physicians can do to help mitigate risk, including temporary transfer of firearms, psychiatric holds when appropriate, and “red flag” laws that allow for emergent removal of firearms in extremely high risk situations.
Worried about a Veteran (WAV)
Are you worried about a veteran? When a loved one struggles, it's hard to know how to help. WAV is here to help with resources to start direct conversations, reduce access to lethal means, and reach support.
Mental Illness & Violence Fact Sheet
Have questions about the relationship between mental illness and violence? Check out this fact sheet for answers to help you prevent firearm injury and death in your patients.
External ResourceEM Pulse Podcast: BulletPoints Project Series Part 3-Assess
In episode three of the EM Pulse Podcast, Dr. Barnhorst and the hosts delve into Assess, the second component of the BulletPoints 3A's Framework. This step helps clinicians determine whether it’s clinically relevant to ask patients about access to firearms, and, if such a discussion is indicated, how to ask about access and then gauge willingness to work together on reducing risk.