ERPO: A Civil Approach to Gun Violence Prevention Teach-Out (Coursera)

In this Teach-Out, a team of public health, policy, and medical experts will each provide a unique perspective to:

1. Define what ERPO laws are and how they work;

2. Share scientific evidence supporting ERPO laws as a public health approach to preventing gun violence and suicide;

3. Describe specific considerations for those eligible to petition for (aka those who ask the court to issue) ERPOs on behalf of an individual—including law enforcement, health professionals, and personal family members;

4. Discuss the legal process for passing, implementing, and enforcing ERPO laws;

5. Recommend specific call to action activities for learners designed to encourage policy makers to implement ERPO laws in states without them and strengthen existing ERPO laws in states that already have them; and

6. Provide opportunities for learners to engage in civil discourse and collective action to increase awareness about ERPOs and empower learners to advocate for ERPO laws to reduce and prevent gun violence in our communities.

Syllabus

WEEK 1

ERPO 101: Introduction to Extreme Risk Protection Order Laws

Clinicians as Petitioners for ERPO

Law Enforcement as Petitioners for ERPO

Family/Partners as Petitioners for ERPO

WEEK 2

Advocating for ERPOs

Upcoming Events: Live Webinar Discussion & ERPO Recommendations Report Release