Author:
Tomsich Elizabeth A.,Pear Veronica A.,Schleimer Julia P.,Wintemute Garen J.
Abstract
Abstract
Background
Firearm violence is a major public health problem in the United States, yet most states lack a mechanism to temporarily remove firearms from individuals who are at high and imminent risk of harming themselves or others and are not otherwise prohibited. Extreme risk protection order (ERPO) laws are intended to close this gap. The current study examines the passage of California’s gun violence restraining order (GVRO) bill using Kingdon’s multiple streams framework.
Methods
This study was based on an analysis of interview data from six key informants involved in the passage of the GVRO legislation.
Results
Findings indicate policy entrepreneurs framed the problem and designed the policy to target individuals at behavioral risk of imminent firearm violence. Policy entrepreneurs comprised an integrated policy network that engaged in a lengthy period of collaboration and bargained with interest groups to yield a bill that satisfied diverse concerns.
Conclusions
This case study may inform efforts in other states to pass ERPO policies and other firearm safety laws.
Funder
Fund for a Safer Future
California Wellness Foundation
Heising-Simons Foundation
University of California Davis Violence Prevention Research Program
California Firearm Violence Research Center
Publisher
Springer Science and Business Media LLC
Subject
Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health
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