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Editorial Introduction: Effects of Gun Violence on Communities and Recent Theoretical Developments.
Eileen M Ahlin1, Maria João Lobo Antunes2, Stephen J Watts3
1Criminal Justice, School of Public Affairs, Penn State Harrisburg, 777 W. Harrisburg Pike, Middletown, PA, 17057, USA. ema105@psu.edu.
The Journal of Primary Prevention
|November 24, 2020
Summary
This special issue presents original research on the community impacts of gun violence, offering scientific evidence and theoretical insights. It highlights the resurgence in funding for gun violence research and contributes new findings to the field.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Criminology
- Sociology
Background:
- This special issue addresses the critical public health issue of gun violence.
- It focuses on the detrimental effects of gun violence on individuals and communities.
- The collection includes original research articles examining the consequences of gun violence exposure.
Discussion:
- The papers explore the unintended consequences of gun violence in neighborhoods.
- Theoretical frameworks are considered to deepen the understanding of gun violence.
- The research emphasizes the importance of scientific evidence in addressing community violence.
Key Insights:
- Provides scientific evidence on the broad impact of gun violence.
- Highlights the role of theoretical approaches in gun violence research.
- Contributes to the growing body of literature on community violence prevention.
Outlook:
- Addresses the resurgence in funding for gun violence research.
- Encourages further scientific inquiry into the causes and effects of gun violence.
- Informs strategies for community violence prevention and intervention.
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