Violence is a leading cause of injury and death, and its impacts extend far beyond physical harm to the victim. We estimated the prevalence of direct or indirect exposure to violence, factors associated with exposure, and effects of exposure on socioemotional...
Study objective We evaluate the association between living near a neighborhood shooting and emergency department (ED) utilization for stress-responsive complaints. Methods In this location-based before-and-after neighborhood study, we examined variability in ED...
Purpose The purpose of the study was to identify factors associated with officer firearm and conducted energy weapon displays. Our specific concern was whether black subjects were more likely to have firearms drawn against them relative to other subjects. Methods...
Violent injury is a leading cause of death and disability among young Black men, with the highest rates occurring in low-income urban populations. Hospital-based violence intervention programs (HVIPs) offer a promising opportunity to address the biopsychosocial...
As the number of Alzheimer’s disease and related dementia (ADRD) cases grow, first responders will have more frequent interactions with individuals living with ADRD within the community. Recognizing the lack of dementia training among first responders and through the...
