News

Jun 10, 2022

In an op-ed in The Hill, Emmy Betz, deputy director of the Injury & Violence Prevention Center, and other experts highlight how a provision in the 2011 National Defense Authorization Act restricts needed research on how gun safety efforts impact suicide prevention among U.S. military personnel.

May 5, 2022

The decision aid, led by Emmy Betz, deputy director of the Injury and Violence Prevention Center, is designed to help older drivers get a clearer picture of their road-worthiness as drivers.

Apr 27, 2022

The Firearm Life Plan, a tool created by Associate Professor Emmy Betz and colleagues from CU Anschutz and the Rocky Mountain Veteran Affairs Medical Center can help gun owners and family members plan ahead for safe firearm use and transfers if the owner dies or becomes physically or cognitively disabled.

Apr 6, 2022

A new peer-reviewed paper out of the Firearm Injury Prevention Initiative, co-authored by ColoradoSPH Associate Professor of Epidemiology, Emmy Betz, looks at attitudes toward providing firearm storage options from law enforcement agencies, firearm retailers and shops. The results showcased a consistent desire to provide this service but also revealed some concerns.

Mar 23, 2022

The Injury & Violence Prevention Center has been selected by the Board of the Society for the Advancement of Violence and Injury Research to host the SAVIR 2023 Annual Conference.