Historical Context of Gun Violence and Policies in the U.S.
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· Overview of the history of gun violence in the United States.
· Development and evolution of gun control legislation at both state and federal levels.
· Key historical events or turning points that influenced policy changes.
Review of Previous Research on Gun Violence Policies/Prevention Programs:
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· Studies examine the effectiveness of different gun control measures (e.g., background checks, assault weapons bans).
· Research on the impact of gun laws/prevention programs/policies on rates- gun violence, homicides, suicides, and mass shootings.
Policy and Program Implementation and Effectiveness:
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· Research on policy implementation processes and the factors that contribute to the success or failure of gun violence prevention policies and programs.
· Small analysis of policy successes (New York, California, and Illinois) within in last 10 years (See
Public Opinion and Political Climate:
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· Research on public attitudes towards gun control and how they have shifted over time.
· Influence of political ideology and party affiliation on gun policy.
· Role of interest groups and advocacy organizations in shaping gun policy.
Theoretical and Conceptual Frameworks:
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· Discussion of Socio-Ecological Model (SEM) and its Use in Gun Violence Prevention.
· How SEM has been applied in previous research.
Health Equity and Racial Justice in Gun Violence:
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· Studies exploring the intersection of gun violence with issues of health equity and racial justice.
· Disparities in the impact of gun violence and gun laws on different communities.
Identification of Research Gap with Gun Violence Preventions:
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· Highlight areas where research is lacking or inconclusive with policies and programs, federal policy, supreme court, state laws, and impact on gun violence in the US.
· Conclusion of section