video Oct. 2025 Webinar Recording: What Sheriffs Need to Know about Extreme Risk Protection Orders To assist law enforcement officers in effectively implementing ERPOs, the National Extreme Risk Protection Order Resource Center hosted a webinar with the National Sheriffs’ Association. Panelists discussed real-world examples about how these policies work, what the data shows about ERPO laws, and how sheriffs and other law enforcement can use this tool to save lives.
FAQs Jan. 2025 Law Enforcement FAQs Important Considerations for Law Enforcement in States with Extreme Risk Protection Order (ERPO) Laws.
video Oct. 2024 Webinar Recording: Navigating Domestic Violence Protection Orders & Extreme Risk Protection Orders The National ERPO Resource Center and the Battered Women’s Justice Project partnered to co-host a webinar to explore some of the critical tools available to protect survivors of domestic violence. Practical considerations are provided to help survivors navigate the decision-making process regarding whether to pursue a DVPO or an ERPO, ensuring that they are equipped with all the tools available to make the safest decision for their situation.
COMPARISON CHART Oct. 2024 Side-By-Side Comparison of Extreme Risk and Domestic Violence Protection Orders This side-by-side chart compares and contrasts ERPOs and DVPOs, both of which are valuable tools that can save lives. Implementers must understand the differences in these tools to determine the best course of action to reduce firearm violence.
video Sep. 2024 Webinar Recording: ERPOs as an Effective Tool to Prevent Firearm Suicides During the 2024 National Suicide Prevention Week, the National ERPO Resource Center and American Foundation for Suicide Prevention co-hosted a webinar to discuss the effectiveness of ERPOs as a tool to prevent firearm suicides.
Training and Technical Assistance Offered by the ERC Jul. 2024 National ERPO Resource Center Flyer The ERC can present to various ERPO implementer groups for free, including law enforcement, judicial officers, attorneys, clinicians, and social service providers.
Guide May. 2023 Promising Approaches for Implementing Extreme Risk Laws: A Guide for Practitioners and Policymakers While ERPO laws are relatively new, a growing body of research demonstrates the potential for these laws to prevent firearm violence, particularly firearm suicide, and multiple victim/mass shootings.
Teach Out Apr. 2021 ERPO: A Civil Approach to Gun Violence Prevention In this Teach-Out, a team of public health, policy, and medical experts will each provide a unique perspective.
video Jan. 2021 Extreme Risk Protection Orders: What Clinicians Need to Know This video is a Continuing Medical Education (CME) activity for clinicians interested in learning more about ERPOs. Simulated encounters modeling counseling strategies illustrate the process for petitioning and their potential applications.
