Virtual Town Halls
Community Violence and COVID-19
5/5/2020
A panel discussion on violence prevention before and after COVID-19 with ROCA, College Bound Dorchester, and Representative Katherine Clark. Hear about each program's model for addressing and preventing violence and how they are carrying out their mission during the pandemic.
A recording can be viewed here.
Domestic Violence and Access to Guns
4/23/2020
Calls to domestic violence hotlines are skyrocketing in the wake of COVID-19. Hear from Suzanne Dubus, CEO of the Jeanne Geiger Crisis Center about how the recent surge in gun sales escalates risk of domestic violence injuries and homicides.
A recording can be viewed here.
Increased Gun Risk during COVID-19
4/14/2020
Professor Matthew Miller of Northeastern University explains the intersection of guns and suicide, and why the COVID-19 related spike in gun sales is particularly dangerous.
A recording can be viewed here.