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IPV impacts people regardless of race, ethnicity, or socioeconomic status. However, Black women are at higher risk for homicide. While Black women make up 14%. of the US population, they are 3x more likely to be killed by a male partner. These disparities are seen across the US.
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State IPV-firearm laws reduce IP homicide by firearm by 14% when ROs are combined with orders for the abuser to relinquish firearms. RO firearm prohibitions are associated with a 10% decline in IP homicide by dating partners. #DVAM2025
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The Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) was originally enacted in 1994. 32 states & DC further support the VAWA’s aims with additional state legislation that prohibits abusers under final domestic violence restraining orders from possessing or buying a firearm. #DVAM2025
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The rate of IPV against women in the US is 56 % higher than in peer countries and US women are 21x more likely to be killed by a firearm than women in other high-income countries. IPV victims are 5x more likely to be killed when their abuser has access to a firearm. #DVAM2025
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The Insurance Business Mag discussed a report written by @JNecciDineen & @kerri_raissian. Their report explored how insurance might be used to reduce firearm injuries in the US. Read it at the link below: insurancebusinessmag.com/us/…
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UConn’s ARMS Center retweeted
#PurpleThursday is a National Day of Action each October during Domestic Violence Awareness Month. The simple act of wearing purple helps raise awareness, starts conversations, and lets survivors know they are not alone. 💜
For local resources in CT ➡ ctcadv.org
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UConn’s ARMS Center retweeted
Visit gunviolencearchive.org for up-to-date statistics and information
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Guns pose a unique & deadly threat to those experiencing DV. A woman is 5x more likely to be killed if her abusive partner owns a gun. Children & youth are also at unique risk, with guns being the leading cause of death for youth in the U.S. ages 0-19. #DVAM
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First observed in October 1981 as a national “Day of Unity,” Domestic Violence Awareness Month (DVAM) is held each October as a way to unite advocates across the nation in their efforts to end domestic violence.
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UConn’s ARMS Center retweeted
Join us on October 8, 2025, at noon for our next On Target Series featuring Dr. Panka Bencsik from @VanderbiltU. RSVP: events.uconn.edu/arms-center…
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Happening today! We look forward to seeing you there.
The Tennessee 11 screening and discussion is happening this Thursday! Join us for a thoughtful conversation on working to find consensus on firearms policies and interventions. There is still time to RSVP:
events.uconn.edu/arms-center…
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The Tennessee 11 screening and discussion is happening this Thursday! Join us for a thoughtful conversation on working to find consensus on firearms policies and interventions. There is still time to RSVP:
events.uconn.edu/arms-center…
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UConn’s ARMS Center retweeted
Join @Uconn_ARMS and @YaleSPH on 9/25 for a screening of The Tennessee 11. The film documents citizens from across the political spectrum who came together & found common ground to craft solutions to gun violence. nam10.safelinks.protection.o… @kerri_raissian
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Studies show people who are having thoughts of suicide feel relief when someone asks about them in a caring way. Learn more on how you can support someone through a crisis at nami.org/suicidepreventionmo…. 💚
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Today marks 24 years since the September 11 attacks on our country. Please join us in remembering and honoring those we lost ❤️
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#SuicidePreventionMonth reminds us that silence can cost lives — and conversation can save them. Start a conversation. Be the difference. Learn how at nami.org/suicidepreventionmo…. 💚
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Talking about suicide isn’t harmful — silence is. One honest, caring conversation can save a life. Start a conversation. Be the difference. Learn more at nami.org/spm #SuicidePreventionMonth 💚
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There is still time to RSVP for our special screening of The Tennessee 11! docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F…
Join us on 11/25/25 at 3PM for a special screening of The Tennessee 11, a powerful documentary that explores how a diverse group of Tennesseans came together in the wake of tragedy to find common ground on firearm policy. RSVP: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F…
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