Joyce Foundation: Violence Prevention Programming Focused on Rural Youth

As firearms became the leading cause of death for US children and teens, disproportionately affecting people of color, the impact of gun violence extends far beyond immediate deaths and injuries. Childhood exposure also contributes to mental health challenges and increases the risk of adult involvement in gun violence.

Join the Joyce Foundation for this presentation, where researchers will discuss new findings that explore:

• handgun carrying behavior among rural youth;
• the association between bullying and handgun carrying; and
• the impact of prevention programming on adolescent handgun carrying.

Presenters:

Dr. Ali Rowhani-Rahbar
Bartley Dobb Professor for the Study and Prevention of Violence, Epidemiology
University of Washington

Dr. Elizabeth Weybright
Associate Professor & Adolescent Extension Specialist
Washington State University

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