The Latest In this update from the Johns Hopkins Center for Gun Violence Solutions: |
The National ERPO Resource Center (ERC) |
We’ve launched ERPO.org, a new hub for the National Extreme Risk Protection Order Resource Center (ERC). It serves as a vital resource for law enforcement, policymakers, medical professionals, and citizens—empowering every individual to play a role in preventing gun violence. The Johns Hopkins Center for Gun Violence Solutions, in partnership with the U.S. Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA), established the ERC in 2023.
The ERC is a training and technical assistance (TTA) resource designed to support states and localities with the implementation of their existing ERPO programs to reduce gun violence and save lives.
TTA through the ERC includes: - Development and dissemination of trainings for ERPO stakeholders.
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Support for states and local jurisdictions to implement ERPO programs.
- Facilitation of peer-to-peer engagement with model ERPO learning sites.
- Leading presentations and webinars to advance states’ and localities’ knowledge on key ERPO topics.
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Successful ERPO implementation requires the collaboration of a variety of stakeholders, including law enforcement, prosecutors, attorneys, judicial officers, clinicians, educators, veterans’ organizations, victim service providers, community organizations, and behavioral health and social service providers. Each of these partners plays an important role in the ERPO process, from the initiation of the order to the return of firearms (where appropriate). In collaboration with BJA, the ERC will support these ERPO implementers and partners nationwide.
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For the latest updates, you can follow the National ERPO Resource Center (ERC) on LinkedIn. |
The Center's Bold New Vision |
Members of our team at the Center, advocates from around the nation, and champions of gun violence prevention including Senator Chris Murphy of Connecticut gathered for an empowering evening last week, to celebrate the opening of the Bloomberg Center in Washington, D.C. and support our bold new vision to reduce gun violence by 30% by 2030.
Research Drives Solutions to Save Lives. |
Druid Hills Presbyterian Church has five advocacy statements and gun violence reduction and eradication is one of them. We researched several organizations and determined that the Johns Hopkins Center for Gun Violence Solutions is the one that most aligned with our work and mission. Thank you for your good work. You will continue to be in our prayers as we continue the fight against the tragedy of gun violence.
Rev. Elizabeth Soileau Acton, Pastor for Engagement Druid Hills Presbyterian Church, Atlanta, GA |
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