The Behavioral Science of Firearms A Mental Health Perspective on Guns, Suicide, and Violence

Description

• Author(s)
  Gianni Pirelli; Hayley Wechsler; Robert J. Cramer
• Publisher
  Oxford University Press
• Format
  PDF
• Print ISBN
  9780190630430, 0190630434
• eText ISBN
  9780190630430, 0190630434
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• Copyright
• Details
  The Behavioral Science of Firearms focuses on applying behavioral science principles and knowledge to inform and improve firearm-related policy, practice, and research. The authors provide comprehensive coverage of relevant case law and legal statutes, as well as issues pertaining to violence, suicide, and gun safety. Additional topics include civilian firearm ownership suitability; considerations for relevant professions (such as the military, law enforcement, and corrections); self-care; and more. Concepts are presented via a best-practices model that promotes empirically-supported decision-making. Drawing on a range of arenas such as psychology, sociology, criminal justice, and law, The Behavioral Science of Firearms is an essential resource for a wide readership, including practitioners, institutional and law enforcement personnel, legislators, and academicians and students in fields such as psychology, criminal justice, and public health.