Public Health and Criminal Justice to Reduce Gun Violence | Synapse
April 5, 2026Open Access
Public Health and Criminal Justice to Reduce Gun Violence
Key Points
The aim is to explore how collaboration between public health and criminal justice can mitigate gun violence and improve community health outcomes.
Analyzed existing frameworks of collaboration between public health and criminal justice sectors.
Critically reviewed the implications of these partnerships on gun violence management.
Partnerships between agencies can enhance community safety.
Improved health outcomes are likely through integrated prevention strategies.
Minimizing harms from gun violence is achievable with coordinated efforts.
Abstract
This Viewpoint discusses how partnerships between public health and criminal justice organizations could help improve health and safety and minimize harms from gun violence.