Dissertation
Advocacy for firearm awareness and risk training and evaluation
Doctor of Health Science (D.H.Sc.), Drexel University
Jun 2021
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.17918/00001497
Abstract
Firearms are inherently lethal when combined with intimate partner violence (IPV). Victim advocates serve on the front lines of IPV and receive training on the basics of safety planning, risk assessment, and state and federal firearm laws. Yet, advocates do not receive specific training on how to discuss firearms with victims. This gap in knowledge leads advocates to feel uncomfortable and unlikely to address firearms with victims. Advocates note fears of offending victims, entering into a gun control debate and inadequate knowledge about firearms as common barriers to discussing firearms. The Advocacy for Firearm Awareness and Risk (AFAR) training seeks to provide advocates with specific knowledge and tools to improve their comfort in and likelihood of speaking about firearms with their clients. Using the principles of action research, this study planned and presented the AFAR training. Using a quasi-experimental approach, the study evaluation will observe any changes in the advocate's comfort in and likelihood of addressing firearms with clients. Lastly, the study will reflect on what is necessary to improve the training.
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- Title
- Advocacy for firearm awareness and risk training and evaluation
- Creators
- Elizabeth L. Gray
- Contributors
- Theresa M. Fay-Hillier (Advisor)
- Awarding Institution
- Drexel University
- Degree Awarded
- Doctor of Health Science (D.H.Sc.)
- Publisher
- Drexel University; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Number of pages
- ix, 58 pages
- Resource Type
- Dissertation
- Language
- English
- Academic Unit
- College of Nursing and Health Professions; Drexel University; Health Sciences
- Other Identifier
- 991020220769504721