RT Article
T1 Use of extreme risk protection orders to reduce gun violence in Oregon
JF Criminology & public policy
VO 20
IS 2
SP 243
OP 261
A1 Zeoli, April M.
A2 Branas, Charles C. 1967-
A2 Webster, Daniel W.
A2 Carter, Patrick M.
A2 Cunningham, Rebecca
A2 Heinze, Justin
A2 Paruk, Jennifer
LA English
YR 2021
UL https://krimdok.uni-tuebingen.de/Record/1764058526
AB Research We examined petition and respondent characteristics from extreme risk protection order (ERPO) cases in Oregon for the 15 months after implementation (n = 93). Most petitions were filed by law enforcement (65%) a were more likely to be granted than petitions filed by family/household members (p < 0.001). Most ERPO respondents were reported by petitioners to have histories of suicidality (73%) or interpersonal violence (75%), with over half of death threats, suicide threats, or suicide attempts with known timing occurring within 1 week of the petition being filed. Policy Implications ERPO petitions and orders are overwhelmingly being used as intended, that is, specifically for cases of imminent risk of harm to self or others. Greater dissemination of public information about ERPOs may increase their appropriate use and the proportion of high-risk individuals and families who may benefit. Legal aid assistance for family or household members in filling out petitions is advisable.
K1 gun violence
K1 Oregon
K1 Reduction
K1 Risk protection
DO 10.1111/1745-9133.12544