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A comparative content analysis of newspaper coverage about extreme risk protection order policies in passing and non-passing US states

Media messaging that frames gun violence as preventable, emphasizes identifiable markers of risk, and draws on data in conjunction with community wisdom may support ERPO policy passage.
Webinar

WEBINAR | The Latest on Political Violence

Ep. 01 of From Risk to Resilience: Conversations in Violence Prevention

Join us October 7, 2026 for The Latest on Political Violence, a 45-minute presentation and discussion of America’s views on political violence, free and fair elections, and related topics.
Political Violence
Fact Sheet, Research

Do Americans support political violence?

Updates from the 2026 Life in America Survey

There was a broad decrease in support for political violence in the United States from mid-2025 to mid-2026, contrary to expectation and popular perception.
Political Violence
Insights

How to Find the Violence Prevention Research You're Looking For

Your Guide to Our Zotero Research Library

At the Centers for Violence Prevention, we conduct actionable research for violence prevention—and we believe that research shouldn't sit behind closed doors.
Research and Data
Research

"Police Have More Standing" vs "I Don't Need the Cops to Stand In for Me"

Public Perspectives on Police-Initiated ERPO Petitions in California

Firearm Policies and ProgramsViolence in California
Research

PREPRINT: Decreased support for political violence in the United States in mid-2026

Findings from a nationally representative survey

There was a broad decrease in support for political violence in the United States from mid-2025 to mid-2026, contrary to expectation and the popular perception; support remained stronger on the political right than on the political left.
Political Violence
Research

Approval of the National Rifle Association and political violence

Findings from a nationally representative survey

Americans who strongly or very strongly approve of the NRA are substantially more likely than those who do not approve to view political violence as justified, and they are more willing to engage in political violence themselves.
Political Violence
Dataset, Research

Firearm Purchasing and Adverse Events Database

Firearm Purchase Behavior and Subsequent Adverse Events, United States, 1985-2018

The Firearm Purchasing and Adverse Events Database is publicly available on openICPSR.
Using Data to Predict ViolenceFirearm Acquisition and Ownership, Threat Assessment and Management, School and Mass Shootings
News

Data suggests 'red flag' laws are linked to sustained reductions in arrests

People issued extreme risk protection orders had lower arrest rates during the order — and even after it expired

Published in PNAS Nexus, a new CVP study of 679 Californians found arrests dropped sharply while an extreme risk protection order was active — and stayed lower for months after it expired.
Firearm Policies and ProgramsFirearm Access and Risk, Homicide, Nonfatal Injury, Violence in California
Research

Reduced Incidence of Arrest Following an Extreme Risk Protection Order Among Respondents in California

People in California who were issued an extreme risk protection order (ERPO) were much less likely to be arrested for violence or other crimes after the order was issued than in the 6 months prior. Arrest rates were lower while the order was in effect and up to 6 months after it expired, suggesting ERPOs may help reduce criminal behavior both during and after an acute crisis.
Firearm Policies and ProgramsFirearm Access and Risk, Violence in California
Research

News media source, political orientation of news, and support for political violence

News consumption patterns are strongly related to support for political violence. This knowledge could help identify individuals at risk and design deescalating intervention.
Political Violence
Dataset, Research

Database of State Laws

Regulating Firearms at Parades, Demonstrations, Rallies, and Similar Events 2000-2024

Legal database documenting changes in firearm carrying laws at protests and demonstrations is publicly available on openICPSR.
Firearm Policies and ProgramsPolitical Violence, School and Mass Shootings