Reducing access to firearms decreases suicide risk, and Alaska Native (AN) communities are disproportionately impacted. Most suicide prevention interventions target individuals, while AN communities prioritize family and community. The Family Safety Net (FSN) is a firearm injury prevention intervention tailored to Alaska Native/Inupiaq communities. FSN uses screening questions to identify adults concerned about a household member and provides suicide prevention education, firearm safe storage supplies (e.g., cable locks), and supportive reminder texts.
Investigators: Lisa Wexler
Website: https://fsn.isr.umich.edu/
Funding: see the Family Safety Net website
Project period: 2022 — Ongoing