About Reducing Gun Violence in America: Evidence for Change course
Reducing Gun Violence in America: Evidence for Change is a course designed to provide students with the best science and opinions from the nation’s leading researchers and the skills to understand which interventions are most effective in providing a path to reducing gun violence in our homes, schools, and communities. In this course, you will learn to: 1. Assess the scope of gun violence and the importance of addressing the issue in a variety of contexts. 2. Describe the role of law and policy in addressing gun violence at the federal, state, and local levels. 3. 4. Describe government standards for civilian carry and use of guns and how these standards affect crime and violence. 5. Describe how firearms design is regulated, effective and fair enforcement of firearms laws, and strategies for reducing police-involved shootings. 6. Identify and explain evidence-based programs to reduce gun violence and understand public opinion about gun policy. As a student in this course, you should understand that you are part of an international learning community. We understand that gun violence can be a complex topic to discuss and that we all have our own opinions and beliefs. However, we ask that you remember that gun violence is something that affects each person differently. It is important to understand that this course is intended to spark productive and meaningful conversation.
We ask that students in this course adhere to the rules outlined in the Coursera Code of Conduct and what we expect of you. Please help us create a healthy, productive, and sustainable learning environment for everyone by adhering to the following principles: Be polite. Treat your peers with respect. Harassing, condescending, or obscene language is not tolerated. Do not harass other students. Civil debate is encouraged as long as you discuss ideas or evidence rather than attacking an individual. Be tactful. Remember that Coursera is a global forum for learners from many cultures and backgrounds. Be kind, considerate, and open-minded when discussing race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, or controversial topics, as others will likely have different perspectives. Keep content appropriate. No content that violates the Honor Code or Terms of Service will be tolerated. You may not post inappropriate (e.g. Do not post copyrighted material. Do not advertise or promote third-party products or organizations. Do not spam the forums with duplicate content. Please note that violations of the Coursera Code of Conduct, Honor Code, or Terms of Service will not be tolerated and may result in: Removal of posted content. Removal from the course. Loss of access to the Coursera website. *It is also important to note that some of the policies and laws referenced in this course may change and evolve over time. As such, we recognize that the course content may need to be updated to reflect such changes. While we will endeavor to do so as quickly as possible, we appreciate your patience. All information included in the course is accurate as of the time of recording, and we intend to update lectures as quickly as possible and to the best of our ability. The development of this course was made possible by the generous financial support of, provided by the David and Lucile Packard Foundation, an organization that seeks to improve the lives of children, enable creative science, improve reproductive health, and preserve and restore the Earth's natural systems.
