Learn more about important public health issues with practical resources from the Network. From monthly webinars and newsletters to fact sheets and a lawyer directory, the Network has a variety of tools on a ton of topics.
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The rise of technology has increased the ability to share data, which brings an increased need for public health agencies to protect the integrity and sensitivity of an individual’s private information. This series of products addresses the right to privacy of two different groups: minors and veterans. Watch for additional privacy products in the coming months.
This webinar discusses the problem of gun violence in the U.S.—its prevalence, causes and potential legal and policy approaches to reduce the problem. The webinar focuses on what is known about the contribution of mental illness to violence and considers the implications of this (somewhat ambiguous) research literature for laws that seek to limit firearms access for people with mental disorders who may pose a danger. The presentation discusses research findings on whether current federal and state firearms restrictions reduce gun violence, and lays out an agenda for needed future research.
The Network received a series of requests from a public health practitioner regarding how best to pursue an open space plan and a joint use agreement in a local community. Open space plans have been utilized by local governments to carefully manage remaining land and natural resources in order to ensure that communities have places for outdoor recreation and physical activity. Joint use agreements are specific partnerships between local government groups, such as a school and a county government, which establish guidelines for maintaining open use of land and recreational facilities for a community.
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