Editorial Introduction: Effects of Gun Violence on Communities and Recent Theoretical Developments

Eileen M. Ahlin; Maria João Lobo Antunes; Stephen J. Watts

doi:10.1007/s10935-020-00617-w

Editorial Introduction: Effects of Gun Violence on Communities and Recent Theoretical Developments

Eileen M. Ahlin
, Maria João Lobo Antunes
, Stephen J. Watts

School of Public Affairs (Harrisburg)

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The Journal of Primary Prevention is dedicating this special issue to the topic of gun violence and the detrimental effects it has on communities. The papers represent original research articles providing scientific evidence on the unintended consequences of gun violence and exposure to such violence in neighborhoods and communities. These papers also take seriously the role of theory in our understanding of gun violence. Funding for gun violence research is experiencing a resurgence, and these papers substantively contribute to that narrative.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	1-3
Number of pages	3
Journal	The Journal of Primary Prevention
Volume	42
Issue number	1
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1007/s10935-020-00617-w
State	Published - Feb 1 2021

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SDG 16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions

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Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health

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