Rebeccah Sokol Writes Article for The Conversation About Teens’ Access to Firearms

Assistant Professor Rebeccah Sokol wrote an article in The Conversation about teens’ access to firearms at home.  

“More than half of U.S. teens living in households with firearms believe they can access and load a firearm at home. Even when their parents report storing all firearms locked and unloaded, more than one-third of teens still believe they could access and load one,” wrote Sokol. “Prior research shows that teens who believe they can access a firearm are more likely to access and carry one. This is particularly concerning for teens who already have a higher risk for dying by suicide.” The article is based on her research which was published in JAMA’s Network Open.