Uploaded November 2024 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
This video contains content related to intimate partner violence and firearm homicide.
When firearms are present, intimate partner violence (IPV) is dramatically more likely to end in homicide. This type of firearm violence IS preventable. Both extreme risk protection orders (ERPOs) and domestic violence protective orders (DVPOs) include firearm restrictions that help protect victims from potential violence and increase safety when there is heightened risk.
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.
When firearms are present, intimate partner violence (IPV) is dramatically more likely to end in homicide. This type of firearm violence IS preventable. Both extreme risk protection orders (ERPOs) and domestic violence protective orders (DVPOs) include firearm restrictions that help protect victims from potential violence and increase safety when there is heightened risk.
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
