97P Case Study - Extreme Risk Protection Orders to Prevent Community Gun Violence - Free Event
Thu, Feb 12
|Webinar
When a young man sought a firearm for revenge, no criminal statutes were broken. In this case study we see how an Extreme Risk Protection Order filled a dangerous gap in the existing laws - and how time and space allowed a young man in crisis to get the help he needed, ultimately saving lives.
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Feb 12, 2026, 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM EST
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This Case Study explores how an Extreme Risk Protections Order (also referred to as RPO, GVRO, FRO, and Risk Warrant) can be used effectively at the early signs of violence risk. This case study is relevant to practitioners in all 21 states and D.C. where ERPO laws have been adopted. This case covers:
How ERPO can enhance the effectiveness of Brady Laws like Waiting Periods and Background Checks
Building partnership with family members of those in crisis.
The shortcomings of Mental Health interventions for preventing Gun Violence.
The value of a prevention approach vs an enforcement approach.
This Case Study will be presented by Christopher Carita, MPH. Chris is a veteran detective (ret.) based in South Florida, where he specialized in investigating threats of mass gun violence and implementation of Extreme Risk Protection Order (ERPO) programs. With 20 years of law enforcement experience, including his role as a hostage/crisis negotiator…
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