Colorado’s 2024 Public Health Roundtable on Firearm-Related Harm and Violence Prevention
Trailhead Institute and Colorado’s Office of Gun Violence Prevention are pleased to host the 2024 Public Health Roundtable on Firearm-Related Harm and Violence Prevention.
Summary Report from Colorado’s 2023 Public Health Roundtable on Firearm-Related Harm and Violence Prevention
Following Colorado’s 2023 Public Health Roundtable on Firearm-Related Violence Prevention, Wellstone Collaborative Strategies and Trailhead Institute produced a summary report presenting a comprehensive understanding of how firearm-related death and injury impact people living in Colorado. The report introduces a population-level approach informed by a statewide, cross-sector collaborative of experts to address the factors that contribute to and protect communities from firearm harm.
The 2024 Roundtable will build upon the community-based strategies identified at last year’s Roundtable convening. Download a copy of the report to learn more.
Learning Resources
To learn more about a public health approach to prevent firearm harm, visit the Colorado Gun Violence Prevention Resource Bank developed by Colorado’s Office of Gun Violence Prevention.
The following fact sheets provide data for Colorado on different types of firearm-related harm including suicide and self harm, domestic and intimate partner violence, community violence, and mass and targeted violence. Resources on community collaboration, implementation, and data and research are also available.
- 2024 Suicide and Self Harm Fact Sheet
- 2024 Domestic and Intimate Partner Violence Fact Sheet
- 2024 Community Violence Fact Sheet
- 2024 Mass and Targeted Violence Fact Sheet
- 2024 Collaboration Fact Sheet
- 2024 Implementation Fact Sheet
- 2024 Opportunity Counties Fact Sheet
- 2024 Data and Research Fact Sheet
These fact sheets aim to provide starter information to support rapid learning on different types of firearm-related harm and aspects of the public health approach. The Roundtable is a valuable opportunity to expand upon existing data through comprehensive conversations with experts and community leaders who bring unique perspectives and experiences on this issue.
Taking Collective Action
Commitments and Supports
A critical component of the Roundtable’s success is ensuring we continue to build connection and collaboration across the landscape of those working to prevent harm from firearms. Please complete the survey below so that Trailhead’s Firearm-Related Harm and Violence Prevention Program Office can learn more about how you hope to engage with the Program Office team and fellow attendees from the Roundtable following the event.
With Gratitude
The Roundtable convening is the collective action of many individuals and organizations who share a deep care for preventing firearm-related violence in Colorado. Thank you to all members of the steering and planning committees who generously shared their time, expertise, and valuable perspectives with the Office of Gun Violence Prevention and Trailhead Institute as partners in planning the Roundtable.