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New Insights from a National Survey on Youth Firearms Exposure

Webinar

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Insights from the first nationally representative longitudinal survey of youth and young adults focused on exposure to firearm violence.

On May 13, 2025, NORC at the University of Chicago's Center on Public Safety & Justice is hosting a webinar featuring leading researchers and practitioners, who will discuss the findings and implications of a NORC study about youth firearms exposure.

Participants will gain actionable insights into the prevalence and impact of firearm violence on youth, practical strategies for prevention, and a deeper understanding of how data can shape effective programming. 

The webinar will be moderated by the center’s deputy director, Asheley Van Ness

Center on Public Safety & Justice

Event Details

Date & Time

May 13, 2025 | 1:00-2:00 PM ET

 

Location

Zoom Webinar

Cost

Free and open to the public

Featured Panelists


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Bruce Taylor

Senior Fellow, NORC

Bruce Taylor, the principal investigator of the project, will present study findings. 

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Sonali Rajan

Professor of Health Promotion & Education, Columbia University

Sonali Rajan will speak about her research on gun violence, school safety, and adverse childhood experiences, and how the study findings can inform school safety programming.

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Nina Vinik

Founder & Executive Director, Project Unloaded

Nina Vinik will speak about Project Unloaded’s work and how the study findings can empower young people to make data-backed decisions.

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