External resource library

How was the external resource library developed?

This compilation of resources was developed by a team of researchers at the Injury and Violence Prevention Center at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, with extensive background and experience in firearm injury prevention and research. The team conducted expert interviews and searched for the most relevant and up-to-date resources on all topics surrounding firearm-related harms and injury prevention. 

This selection of resources will serve as a tool for anyone interested in firearm injury prevention, including researchers, lawmakers, nonprofit groups, and the public. 

Resources included come from a wide range of settings, including nonprofit organizations, academic institutions, and local and federal government agencies. There are also various types of resources, including websites, brochures, and videos. The external resources cover many topics, including:

• Community violence
• Homicide
• Mass shootings
• Rural health
• Suicide
• Veteran health

External resource selection 

The team identified potential resources and materials for firearm injury and violence prevention. Each resource was then rigorously reviewed to ensure it met the following criteria: 

• Representation of Relevant Viewpoints: Does this organization represent viewpoints relevant to the resource bank? Does this resource fit the scope of the resource bank?
• Political Neutrality: Is the resource and its host organization politically neutral?
• Quality Research and Credible Sources: Does this resource provide information supported by quality research?
• Timeliness of Information: Is the information included in the resource from 2015 or sooner?
• Incorporation of Multiple Perspectives: Does the resource center have multiple perspectives (e.g., political affiliation, firearm ownership status, racial, ethnic, socioeconomic status, etc.) Does this resource avoid stereotypically misrepresenting individuals based on their cultural and/or political backgrounds?
• Publicly Accessible: Is this source free and open to the public?