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Illinois Department of Human Services Firearm Violence Research Group met Jan. 21

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Amanda Elliott - Chief of Staff | Illinois Department of Human Services

Amanda Elliott - Chief of Staff | Illinois Department of Human Services

Illinois Department of Human Services Firearm Violence Research Group met Jan. 21.

Here is the agenda provided by the group:

Welcome / Roll Call

o Joe Hoereth, PhD, Director - Institute for Policy and Civic Engagement, University of Illinois Chicago (UIC

Review of Minutes

o Joe Hoereth, PhD, Director - Institute for Policy and Civic Engagement, University of Illinois Chicago (UIC)

Public Comments - *Subject to written comment in advance

o Stephanie Jones- Illinois Department of Human Services.

OFVP Updates

o Quiwana Bell-Assistant Secretary-Office of Firearm Violence Prevention, Illinois Department of Human Services.

o Kevin Brown- Senior Policy Advisor-Illinois Department of Human Services.

Open Discussion

o Joe Hoereth, PhD, Director - Institute for Policy and Civic Engagement, University of Illinois Chicago (UIC)

Life Stability Assessment

o Maryann Mason, PhD, Associate Professor of Emergency Medicine, Associate Director, Buehler Center for Health Policy and Economics.

Illinois Violent Death Reporting System (IVDRS) Presentation and Discussion

Next Steps

Adjourn

Proposed Next Meeting Date/ Time

o Tuesday, March 11, 2025, 9:30am

https://www.dhs.state.il.us/page.aspx?item=171039