Join health professionals, educators, community leaders, researchers, advocates and learners for a public-health–driven symposium focused on ending gun violence and advancing healing in communities. Rise, Respond and Rebuild will bring together national experts and local voices for two days of shared learning, practical strategies and interdisciplinary dialogue.
Gun violence continues to affect individuals, families, and communities across the nation, leaving lasting impacts on physical, emotional, and social well‑being. As a medical and biomedical institution, the Jacobs School is committed to leading with science, compassion, and public‑health principles to drive meaningful change.
- Facilitate meaningful dialogue on how firearm violence intersects with medical education, professional training, public health practice, and community safety.
- Share practical resources and tools—including programs, curricula, and strategies—that support others in teaching, practicing, and advocating for firearm violence prevention.
- Build new perspectives by fostering connection among diverse professionals, educators, community members, and leaders working to end gun violence.
- Strengthen interdisciplinary collaboration to accelerate community‑centered responses and prevention strategies.
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