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Extreme Risk Protection Orders in the United States: A Systematic Review of the Research

Year: 2024

Type: review

Abstract: Extreme risk protection orders (ERPOs) are designed to protect against firearm violence and are a relatively new policy tool in the United States. As of April 2024, 21 states and the District of Columbia have enacted ERPO laws. This article presents a systematic review of the literature concerning ERPO laws, their use, and their effectiveness. Four main domains are considered in relation to the literature landscape: ( a ) formulation and passage of ERPO laws, ( b ) legal analyses of ERPO laws, ( c ) ERPO implementation, and ( d ) evaluations of ERPO laws. Thirty-six articles met our inclusion criteria and were analyzed. This systematic review provides the existing evidence regarding ERPO implementation and effectiveness and carves a pathway forward for future research, policy, and practice.

Source: Annual Review of Criminology

DOI: 10.1146/annurev-criminol-111523-122602

Authors: April M. Zeoli, Shannon Frattaroli, Mia Aassar, Chiara E. Cooper, Elise Omaki

Institutions: University of Michigan, Johns Hopkins University

Language: English

Topic: Gun Ownership and Violence Research

Subfield: Health

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDGs: Peace, justice, and strong institutions, Good health and well-being

Open Access status: hybrid

OpenAlex ID: W4402879568

FWCI: 1.848

Cites: 42

Cited by: 19

Related to: 10