On Jan. 5, psychologists Robert Kinscherff, PhD, JDopens in new window; Susan Sorenson, PhDopens in new window; Craig Bryan, PsyD, ABPPopens in new window; Dewey Cornell, PhDopens in new window; and Erlanger “Earl” Turner, PhDopens in new window; represented APA on a conference call with a Biden-Harris transition official. The APA experts shared recommendations (PDF, 58KB)opens in new window and spoke about the need for a public health approach to firearm injury prevention as well as increased research funding. Topics of the gun violence conversation included suicide prevention, school safety and threat assessment, access to mental health services and supports for diverse populations, veterans, intimate partner violence, as well as multisystem intervention strategies. The conversation is the first in what will be active year of advocacy for APA to promote evidence-based strategies to prevent senseless gun violence tragedies impacting our nation.
For more information, contact Ben Vonachen.