Recent budget proposals threaten to cut funding for gun violence research across the United States, raising concerns about the future of critical data collection and analysis. The New Jersey Center for Gun Violence Research, a key institution in understanding and combating gun violence, faces a one-third budget reduction that could severely hamper its operations and research capabilities.
These cuts come amid ongoing discussions about America’s gun violence crisis, highlighted by recent tragic events such as a shooting at Florida State University, which left two dead and multiple injured. Advocates warn that diminished federal support not only limits effective prevention strategies but also impacts studies linking exposure to gun violence with increased mental health issues like depression and suicidal ideation.
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