The Behavioral Science of Firearms: A Mental Health Perspective on Guns, Suicide, and Violence [Paperback]

The Behavioral Science of Firearmsfocuses on applying behavioral science principles and knowledge to inform and improve firearm-related policy, practice, and research. The authors provide comprehensive coverage of relevant case law and legal statutes, as well as issues pertaining to violence, suicide, and gun safety. Additional topics include civilian firearm ownership suitability; considerations for relevant professions (such as the military, law enforcement, and corrections); self-care; and more.The Behavioral Science of Firearmsfocuses on applying behavioral science principles and knowledge to inform and improve firearm-related policy, practice, and research. The authors provide comprehensive coverage of relevant case law and legal statutes, as well as issues pertaining to violence, suicide, and gun safety. Additional topics include civilian firearm ownership suitability; considerations for relevant professions (such as the military, law enforcement, and corrections); self-care; and more. Concepts are presented via a best-practices model that promotes empirically-supported decision-making. Drawing on a range of arenas such as psychology, sociology, criminal justice, and law,The Behavioral Science of Firearmsis an essential resource for a wide readership, including practitioners, institutional and law enforcement personnel, legislators, and academicians and students in fields such as psychology, criminal justice, and public health.PART I: AN INTRODUCTION TO FIREARMSChapter 1: Firearms: A PrimerChapter 2: Firearm Law and PolicyPART II: MENTAL HEALTH, VIOLENCE, AND SUICIDEChapter 3: Mental HealthChapter 4: ViolenceChapter 5: Domestic (DV) and Intimate Partner Violence (IPV)Chapter 6: Suicide and Self-InjuryPART III: THE EMERGING ROLES OF MEDICAL AND MENTAL HEALTH PROFESSIONALS IN FIREARM-RELATED MATTERSChapter 7: EvaluationChapter 8: TreatmentPART IV: MAIN FINDINGS AND FUTURE DIRECTIONS FOR PRACTIC, RESEARCH, AND POLICYChapter 9: Main Find