Developed in partnership
The Resource Bank was developed in partnership with the Colorado Office of Gun Violence Prevention (OGVP) and the Injury and Violence Prevention Center at the University of Colorado, Anschutz Medical Campus.
It features resources and materials to support firearm injury and violence prevention, including an external resource library and a data dashboard.
The resource bank is organized into multiple sections, each focusing on a specific topic related to firearm injury prevention. It will grow over time with future sections on a variety of topics related to firearms in Colorado. The library of external resources strives to provide information rooted in evidence. Each item underwent a rigorous evaluation and approval process prior to publication.
For more details on how the external resources were reviewed, please visit the External resources web page.
The data dashboard presents data in a user-friendly interface. Data include morbidity and mortality rates of firearm deaths, CBI (Colorado Bureau of Investigation) background checks, and Extreme Risk Protection Order use in Colorado. The data dashboard is intended to be a tool for the public, researchers, lawmakers, and others to see what is happening in their communities regarding firearm-related outcomes.
Guiding Principles
The Resource Bank uses a public health approach to address firearm injury in Colorado. This approach is grounded in the following guiding principles:
Respect for all Coloradans
Respect the variety of experiences, values, and views of Coloradans surrounding firearms when working together to prevent injury and death.
Understanding the Problem
Understand the impact of firearm injury across all Colorado communities by gathering and analyzing relevant data, sharing knowledge, and actively seeking the perspectives and insights of those directly impacted by the issue.
Collaboration
Engage individuals and organizations from diverse backgrounds, professional fields, and locations to address firearm injuries. By collaborating and sharing their experiences and expertise, these groups can bring unique perspectives to a complex issue and work towards a comprehensive solution. This collaborative effort can result in considerable progress toward reducing firearm injuries across all regions and demographics in Colorado.
Identifying What Works
Adopt and integrate solutions supported by evidence to best prevent all types of firearm harms.
Transparency
Provide unbiased information rooted in research to build trust with diverse partners.
Equity
Use an approach that recognizes the disproportionate impact of firearm injury across Colorado and works to identify and address underlying risk factors and systemic inequities contributing to firearm injury.