The University of California could put a bigger focus on gun violence research if a bill in the state Legislature is successful. It passed the Senate Education Committee today.
The measure from Sen. Lois Wolk would ask UC to establish a Firearm Violence Research Center. The Davis Democrat is proposing the state give $5 million over five years to help get the center started.
“The numbers of people who are injured and killed each year is just appalling," she says. "And research can point the way to better policies to reduce or eliminate perhaps some of them.”
Pediatrician Lindsey Harms says research on prevention could help her treat and advise patients.