Uploaded August 2024 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
This video contains content related to intimate partner violence and firearm homicide.
Intimate partner violence (IPV), commonly referred to as domestic violence, is a significant and multifaceted issue. It encompasses a range of abusive behaviors where one partner aims to dominate and control the other, including physical violence, emotional abuse, sexual coercion, and psychological manipulation.
In this TEDMED Conversation, April Zeoli, a researcher focused on understanding the intersection of firearm access and intimate partner violence, sheds light on how the presence of firearms in abusive relationships increases the risk of lethal outcomes. By examining legislative measures and their effectiveness, Zeoli's research provides insights into potential solutions to reduce intimate partner violence, especially when firearms are involved.
Resources:
The UM Institute for Firearm Injury Prevention website: https://firearminjury.umich.edu/
UM extreme risk protection order toolkit: https://firearminjury.umich.edu/erpo-toolkit/
Seeking help:
National Domestic Violence Hotline
Website: thehotline.org
Helpline (staffed 24 hrs): 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) or 1-800-787-3224
Languages: English and Spanish
Love is Respect: National Dating Abuse Helpline
Website: loveisrespect.org (also offers a live-chat option on the website)
Helpline (staffed 24 hrs): 1-866-331-9474 or text LOVEIS to 22522
Languages: English and Spanish
Playlist: youtube.com/playlist?list=PL6MMgXur0AUFnM5z5rR-vSAsuNGMmdS3G
This video contains content related to intimate partner violence and firearm homicide.
Intimate partner violence (IPV), commonly referred to as domestic violence, is a significant and multifaceted issue. It encompasses a range of abusive behaviors where one partner aims to dominate and control the other, including physical violence, emotional abuse, sexual coercion, and psychological manipulation.
In this TEDMED Conversation, April Zeoli, a researcher focused on understanding the intersection of firearm access and intimate partner violence, sheds light on how the presence of firearms in abusive relationships increases the risk of lethal outcomes. By examining legislative measures and their effectiveness, Zeoli's research provides insights into potential solutions to reduce intimate partner violence, especially when firearms are involved.
Resources:
The UM Institute for Firearm Injury Prevention website: https://firearminjury.umich.edu/
UM extreme risk protection order toolkit: https://firearminjury.umich.edu/erpo-toolkit/
Seeking help:
National Domestic Violence Hotline
Website: thehotline.org
Helpline (staffed 24 hrs): 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) or 1-800-787-3224
Languages: English and Spanish
Love is Respect: National Dating Abuse Helpline
Website: loveisrespect.org (also offers a live-chat option on the website)
Helpline (staffed 24 hrs): 1-866-331-9474 or text LOVEIS to 22522
Languages: English and Spanish
Playlist: youtube.com/playlist?list=PL6MMgXur0AUFnM5z5rR-vSAsuNGMmdS3G
