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Gun Violence Research Summit, hosted by the Violence Prevention Project Research Center at 老夫子传煤

Minnesota Gun Violence Research Summit

Violence Prevention Project Research Center

Empowering Change through Research and Collaboration

The Minnesota Gun Violence Research Summit is a gathering that brings together practitioners, policymakers, researchers, and community leaders from various sectors across the state. The goal of this summit is to address the issue of gun violence prevention by providing a platform for discussions, presentations, and networking opportunities. Attendees will have the chance to learn about the latest research, share best practices, and explore strategies for reducing gun violence in schools, communities, and homes in Minnesota.

The summit focuses on collaboration, innovation, and evidence-based approaches to finding solutions to gun violence. By fostering dialogue and encouraging actionable solutions, the summit aims to address the root causes of gun violence and shape the future of prevention efforts in the state. Participants are encouraged to use their expertise, resources, and passion to work together towards creating a safer and more resilient Minnesota for everyone.

Sponsorship opportunities are available. For more information, please contact the Director of Development, Sinead Barry.
 

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Event Details

When: 

Friday, November 1, 2024
8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Where: 

老夫子传煤 Anderson Center
774 Snelling Avenue North
Saint Paul, MN, USA

COST INFO:

  • $100 per ticket
  • Ticket costs include food and beverages throughout the day, in addition to materials.
  • If you need a reduced-cost ticket, please contact violence-prevention@hamline.edu.
     

 

Map of Hamline campus

Schedule of events

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8 a.m. Registration and breakfast
8:30 a.m. Welcome Jillian Peterson
8:40 a.m. Speaker one Bryan Muehlberger
Daughter killed in 2019 Saugus High shooting
9 a.m. Opening address Jillian Peterson and James Densley
9:30 a.m.  Break and refreshments
9:45 a.m. Panel one: Gun Violence in Schools Shannon Hill, St. Paul Public Schools
Rudy Perez, President of NASRO
David Reidman, K-12 School shooting database
10:45 a.m.

Break and refreshments

11 a.m.  Panel two: Gun Violence in the Community Andrew Evans, Superintendent, BCA
David Pyrooz, U Colorado Boulder
Brooke Blakey, Office of Neighborhood Safety
12 p.m. Lunch buffet Tabletop conversation questions
12:40 p.m. Speaker two

Tommy McBrayer
Gun violence survivor

1 p.m. Panel three: Gun Violence in the Home Alicia Nichols, Domestic violence expert
Megan Walsh, Gun Violence Prevention Law Clinic
Stefan Gingerich, MN Violent Death Dashboard
Jordan Haltaufderheid, DPS ERPO
2 p.m. Break and refreshments
2:15 p.m. Speaker three

Nicole Hockley
Son killed in Sandy Hook Elementary shooting

2:30 p.m. Panel four: Solutions to Gun Violence Rep Kelly Moller, Chair of Public Safety
Derek Lumbard, HCMC Trauma Surgeon
Justin Terrell, MN Justice Research Center
Lisa Geller, MPH, National ERPO Resource Center
3:30 p.m. Wrap-up and networking, refreshments
4:30 p.m.  Summit ends

 

Sponsors

Platinum sponsor

 

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Partner Forces

Partner Forces, LLC is a woman-owned management consulting firm that helps government and commercial clients manage risk, enhance security, and strengthen mission impact. Our team of cross-sector experts specialize in risk and resilience, data analytics, management consulting, and mission support. Together, we work tirelessly to maximize the power of partnership, protect critical infrastructure, and help our national security and industry partners tackle their most pressing challenges. We take deep pride in crafting smart and practical solutions that consider the evolving risk landscape and help solve for the greater good.

Contributing sponsors

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Event sponsors

 

Kaleidoscope counseling, event sponsor of the MN Gun Violence Prevention Summit

Kaleidoscope Counseling

Kaleidoscope Counseling provides relationship counseling, individual and family therapy. An eclectic approach is used to help you meet your counseling goals. People engage in therapy to explore a wide variety of issues. Therapy can be seen as a preventative measure to ensure healthy functioning. We meet you where you are in the process and help guide you toward where you want to be.

Tom and Leslie Kottke

Blackbird Revolt, sponsor of MN Gun Violence Summit

Sponsorship opportunities are available. For more information about how you can support the Summit, please contact the Director of Development, Sinead Barry.

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