Former communication lead in the U-M Office of the Vice President for Research
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The University of Michigan partners with residents from Upper Peninsula county to create a new firearm safety education program.
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A data analysis shows firearm-related deaths among children and adolescents increased by 29% from 2019 to 2020.
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Over 65% of all violence-related deaths among kids and young adults across the country are caused by firearms.