New Insights from a National Survey on Youth Firearms Exposure
This webinar discusses findings related to NORC’s youth firearms exposure study. Explore the project.
On May 13, 2025, NORC at the University of Chicago's Center on Public Safety & Justice hosted a webinar featuring leading researchers and practitioners, who discussed the findings and implications of a NORC study about youth firearms exposure.
Participants gained 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 was moderated by the center’s deputy director, Asheley Van Ness.
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
Bruce Taylor
Senior Fellow, NORC
Bruce Taylor, the principal investigator of the project, will present study findings.
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.
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.
