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Saylor, Elizabeth A.; Vittes, Katherine A.; Sorenson, Susan B. – Evaluation Review, 2004
In contrast to tobacco, alcohol, and other consumer products associated with health risks, we know very little about how firearm manufacturers advertise their products. The authors examined advertisements for firearms in all 27 ad-accepting magazines listed in "Bacon's Magazine Directory" "guns and shooting" category. Sixty-three manufacturers…
Descriptors: Advertising, Weapons, Safety
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Vittes, Katherine A.; Sorenson, Susan B. – Evaluation Review, 2006
Restraining orders, an important legal intervention for victims of domestic violence, have broad potential for injury prevention. Using data from one of the busiest restraining order clinics in the nation, the authors examined 1,354 applicants' descriptions of abuse. Most (89.2%) applicants were issued a restraining order. A total of 16.0% of…
Descriptors: Family Violence, Gun Control, Federal Legislation, Crime Prevention