Nicole Hockley

Beyond Gridlock: The Future of Gun Violence Prevention | Milken Institute Global Conference 2024

Richard Ditizio, Ellen S. Alberding, Ralph Clark, Shereef Elnahal, Nicole Hockley, Francis Suarez, Christopher Griffith

A diverse panel of experts convened to address the escalating crisis of gun violence in the United States, where firearm thefts in Tennessee have surged 700% and gun violence now exceeds automobile accidents as the leading cause of death for children. The discussion highlighted multi-faceted intervention strategies, including ShotSpotter technology for rapid response, electronic gun locks to prevent veteran suicides, and Miami's holistic ecosystem approach that reduced homicides by 86% over four decades. By rejecting single-solution narratives, the group advocated for a collaborative framework combining federal prosecution, red flag laws, and private sector innovation to reframe gun violence as a solvable public health emergency.