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Hear from experts working to reduce firearm injury

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Gun Violence Restraining Orders Can Save Lives

An article in the National Review by David French on how GVRO's can keep guns out of the hands of dangerous people and save lives.

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Can a GVRO help me?

Information on the GV-100 form and how a gun violence restraining order can help you.

Peer-Reviewed Article

Gun Violence Restraining Orders: Alternative or Adjunct to Mental Health-Based Restrictions on Firearms?

Frattaroli, S., McGinty, E. E., Barnhorst, A., et al.
Behavioral Sciences & the Law., 2015.

This paper describes the GVRO , considers case examples to assess its impact as a strategy for preventing gun violence, and reviews the California law.

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Ask for a Domestic Violence Restraining Order

The Judicial Council of California provides instructions on how to ask for a restraining order to have guns taken away from someone you worry should not have them.

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Get the Facts

Key statistics and fact sheets on the prevalence of domestic violence in the United States.

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Is a DVRO right for me?

Information on the DV-500 form and how a domestic violence restraining order can help you.

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How To Ask

Screening guidelines on how to ask patients about domestic abuse

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Ask for a Gun Violence Restraining Order

The Judicial Council of California provides instructions on how to ask for a restraining order to have guns taken away from someone you worry should not have them.

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The National Domestic Violence Hotline

The National Domestic Violence Hotline operates 24/7 and free of charge to provide lifesaving tools and immediate support to enable victims to find safety. Callers to The Hotline at 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) will receive crisis intervention information, educational services, and referral services in over 200 languages.

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Disarm Domestic Violence California

Disarm Domestic Violence provides information on domestic violence firearm prohibitions and civil protective order firearm removal under California Law, as well as help resources for victims.

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Safe Firearms Storage

The National Crime Prevention Council and the Advertising Council’s public education campaign encourages firearm owners to store firearms safely.

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Addressing Intimate Partner Violence Reproductive and Sexual Coercion

A guide addressing intimate partner violence for obstetric, gynecologic, and reproductive health care settings.

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