The behavioral science of firearms : a mental health perspective on guns, suicide, and violence / Gianni Pirelli, Hayley Wechsler and Robert J. Cramer.
Includes bibliographical references (pages 513-585) and index.
Contents:
Part I. An introduction to firearms : Firearms: a primer : The history of firearms ; US and state firearm ownership statistics ; Firearm foundations ; Public sentiment ; Second Amendment groups ; Citizens Committee for the Right to Keep and Bear Arms ; Firearms policy coalition ; Shooting sport groups ; Rod & gun clubs, hunting clubs, and shooting ranges ; Gun control and gun violence prevention groups ; States united to prevent gun violence -- Firearm law and policy : Federal and state firearm laws ; Mental health and firearm laws ; Community policing and deterrence and prevention programs ; Firearm laws and liability ; The media and firearm policy ; Comparative international analysis -- Part II. Mental health, violence, and suicide : Mental health : What is psychopathology? ; The DSM05 diagnostic system ; Clinical disorders ; Substance use disorders ; Personality disorders ; Conclusions -- Violence : Overview of violence ; Firearm-related violence and crime ; International perspectives ; High-profile mass shootings in the modern-day United States ; Mental illness and firearm-related violence -- Domestic and intimate partner violence : Overview of DV and IPV ; Psychological components and theories of DV and IPV ; In the courtroom ; High-profile DV and IPV incidents involving firearms ; Laws, regulations, and protective orders -- Suicide : Overview of suicide ; Firearms and suicide: statistics, risk and protective factors, and prevention potential under the law ; Suicide risk assessment, management, and prevention for medical and mental health professional: the role of firearms ; Case studies and information concerning firearms and suicide in the modern United States ; Conclusion -- Part III. The emerging roles of medical and mental health professionals in firearm-related matters : Evaluation : Mental health screening ; Cultural competence ; Recommendations for practitioners, researchers, academics and students ; Psychological and forensic mental health assessment firearms evaluations -- Treatment : Therapeutic interventions ; General considerations for health and wellness ; Firearm safety precautions ; Barriers to treatment and restoration of firearm rights ; Emerging roles for treating professionals -- Part IV. Main findings and future directions for practice, research and policy : Main findings and future directions in the behavioral science of firearms : Main findings ; Final thoughts for a fresh start -- Appendix A. Glossary of firearm-related terms -- Appendix B. Glossary of firearm-related law and legal cases.
Summary:
" The Behavioral Science of Firearms focuses on applying behavioral science principles and knowledge to inform and improve firearm-related policy, practice, and research. The authors provide comprehensive coverage of relevant case law and legal statutes, as well as issues pertaining to violence, suicide, and gun safety. Additional topics include civilian firearm ownership suitability; considerations for relevant professions (such as the military, law enforcement, and corrections); self-care; and more. Concepts are presented via a best-practices model that promotes empirically-supported decision-making. Drawing on a range of arenas such as psychology, sociology, criminal justice, and law, The Behavioral Science of Firearms is an essential resource for a wide readership, including practitioners, institutional and law enforcement personnel, legislators, and academicians and students in fields such as psychology, criminal justice, and public health. "-- Provided by publisher. "This book focuses on how the principles and empirical knowledge within behavioral science can inform and improve firearm-related policy, practice, and research. It features a formal framework for the assessment of civilians seeking firearms permits, reinstatement of their firearms subsequent to revocation, and considerations for relevant others"-- Provided by publisher.
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