Impact Maryland: Identifying Solutions to Reduce Youth Gun Violence

The alarming rise in youth gun violence is a troubling trend that affects all aspects of our city. Our panel brings together influential leaders from the sectors directly impacted by youth gun violence, creating a powerful conversation about reversing this disturbing trend and creating a safer future.

This panel was introduced by The Baltimore Banner's Criminal Justice Reporter Ben Conarck and moderated by Dr. Josh Sharfstein, Professor of the Practice in Health Policy and Management, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health.

Panelists:

• Beth Blauer, Associate Vice Provost for Public Sector Innovation at Johns Hopkins University
• Adam Rosenberg, Executive Director, Center for Hope and Vice President, Violence Intervention and Prevention, Lifebridge Health
• Dr. Thomas Scalea, M.D., FACS, MCCM, Physician-in-Chief, R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center, System Chief for Critical Care Services, University of Maryland Medical System
• Daniel Webster, Scd, MPH, Bloomberg Professor of American Health, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health
• James Timpson (JT), Managing Director, Community Violence Initiatives, Roca Impact Institute

This panel was recorded on October 10, 2023 as part of Impact Maryland, an immersive, one-day event that brought together top voices from key industries, creating a dialogue on the issues deeply impacting our region.