The use of firearms in
intimate partner violence (IPV) is widely recognized as an important public
health threat. However, what we know about the risks of firearm access on IPV
outcomes is limited. Therefore, we conducted a systematic review to determine
the state of knowledge on 1) the risks of firearm access and use in IPV and 2)
the effectiveness of interventions designed specifically to reduce firearm
violence in intimate relationships. Only studies published in English in
peer-reviewed journals from 1990 through 2014 were included.
Results of the
review suggest that, when violent intimates have access to firearms, IPV
increases in severity and deadliness; however, increases in severity may not be
due to firearm use. Additionally, statutes prohibiting persons under domestic
violence restraining orders from accessing firearms are associated with
reductions in intimate partner homicide, but certain provisions of these laws and their enforcement
may impact their effectiveness.
Future research should focus on elucidating the
link between firearm access and increased IPV severity and on investigating
whether and which specific provisions of domestic violence restraining order
laws impact the laws' effectiveness.
Additionally, more evaluations of
initiatives designed to improve the enforcement of domestic violence
restraining order firearm prohibitions are needed.
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By: Zeoli AM, Malinski R, Turchan B.
Correspondence to Dr. April
M. Zeoli, School of Criminal Justice (http://cj.msu.edu/), Michigan State University, Room 560,
Baker Hall, 655 Auditorium Road, East Lansing, MI 48824 (e-mail:zeoli@msu.edu).
Epidemiol Rev. 2016 Jan 5. pii: mxv007.
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