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Deanna Giraldi, MPH

@deannagiraldi.bsky.social

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PhDing @DSPI_Oxford 📚| Health Policy MPH @YaleSPH 🩺 | survivorship x trauma x gun violence x qualitative researcher | opinions are my own 🌱

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Deanna Giraldi, MPH @deannagiraldi.bsky.social · Jan 28

Still recruiting for our study on the ripples of #gunviolence!

Are you 18+? Have you experienced firearm violence in the U.S.?

Click here to learn more: forms.office.com/e/7HphbRnfQJ

Survivor-Led Research Study
CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS
The Ripples of Firearm Violence
Ethics Approval Reference: R94701/RE001
This research aims to explore the physical, psychological, and social impacts of firearm violence on survivors, their families and communities with shared identities.

It involves two components: an online demographic questionnaire and a conversation about your experience(s) with firearm violence via Microsoft
Teams.

Who?
Anyone 18+ who has directly or indirectly experienced firearm violence in the U.S.

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Deanna Giraldi, MPH @deannagiraldi.bsky.social · 17h

Thank you, Christen! The students were wonderful as per usual ✨

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Deanna Giraldi, MPH @deannagiraldi.bsky.social · Jan 28

Still recruiting for our study on the ripples of #gunviolence!

Are you 18+? Have you experienced firearm violence in the U.S.?

Click here to learn more: forms.office.com/e/7HphbRnfQJ

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Deanna Giraldi, MPH @deannagiraldi.bsky.social · 22h

It’s a teaching day!

First up: political sociology 📚

Old library building covered in red ivy at St Antony’s College, Oxford.

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Deanna Giraldi, MPH @deannagiraldi.bsky.social · 1d

Mamdani replying “it’s pronounced cyclist” to a woman yelling “communist” at him is absolutely iconic

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Riccardo Cucchi @riccardocucchi.bsky.social · 11d

Le piazze italiane che si animano spontaneamente nel cuore della notte, sono il segno di un' umanità che non cede alla barbarie, che crede nel diritto umanitario e internazionale, nella pace, nei valori.

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hdc @hdcshah.bsky.social · Sep 11

Gun violence has such a massive blast radius the stats never capture. Those who witness it in person, the medical professionals that handle the wounds, the injured who carry the damage with them forever, the families shattered, the communities permanently scarred.

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Deanna Giraldi, MPH @deannagiraldi.bsky.social · 15d

Incredibly emotional watching the Sumud Flotilla. How loudly and boldly these leaders fight while the “leaders” of our countries are silent.

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Deanna Giraldi, MPH @deannagiraldi.bsky.social · 20d

Weird (read: frustrating) to see some people linking Tylenol to autism with no evidence yet struggling to see how guns and gun violence are linked despite mountains of evidence.

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Deanna Giraldi, MPH @deannagiraldi.bsky.social · 21d

“Someone asked if I was ready for the fall and it took me a second to realize they meant autumn and not the total collapse of society.”

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Everytown for Gun Safety @everytown.bsky.social · 26d

If you or someone you know is in crisis, the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline provides 24/7 connection to free, confidential support anywhere in the US. Call or text 988 or chat at 988lifeline.org.

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At the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, we understand that life’s challenges can sometimes be difficult. Whether you’re facing mental health struggles, emotional distress, alcohol or drug use concerns…

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Everytown for Gun Safety @everytown.bsky.social · 26d

Our nation has a gun suicide rate nearly 12 times that of other high income countries.

This #SuicidePrevention Awareness Month, join us in spreading awareness about this preventable crisis and elevating survivor voices:

September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month

September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, a time for amplifying voices, spreading hope, and providing resources.

everytownsupportfund.org

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Deanna Giraldi, MPH @deannagiraldi.bsky.social · 27d

Mexico’s grito de independencia made me so emotional. The all female color guard. The recognition of indigenous women. The female president.

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Fred Guttenberg @fredguttenberg.bsky.social · Sep 11

Thank you Michael Fanone. For those who do not recognize the name, Michael is one of the officers who defended America on January 6th and was left permanently injured as a result. He is a true hero of our Democracy.

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Ruth Zakarin @ruthz.bsky.social · Sep 10

Something I want to make sure doesn’t get lost in the conversation about gun violence…

A lot of students witnessed the shooting of Charlie Kirk.

A lot of students were traumatized by the Denver high school shooting that left three kids in critical condition.

That’s a lot of students traumatized.

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Deanna Giraldi, MPH @deannagiraldi.bsky.social · Sep 10

Not a response to you at all! Just my own commentary!

Deanna Giraldi, MPH @deannagiraldi.bsky.social · Sep 10

I’d argue it’s worth no deaths, actually.

Adrienne @adrienneleigh.bsky.social · Sep 10

"I think it's worth to have a cost of, unfortunately, some gun deaths every single year so that we can have the Second Amendment to protect our other God-given rights." —Charlie Kirk

Charlie Kirk says gun deaths "unfortunately" worth it to ...

The conservative founder of Turning Point USA made the comments following a mass shooting in Nashville last week that resulted in six deaths.

www.newsweek.com

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Shannon Watts @shannonrwatts.bsky.social · Sep 10

The problem with allowing guns everywhere is that no one is safe anywhere.

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Deanna Giraldi, MPH @deannagiraldi.bsky.social · Sep 10

Gun violence is, has been, and continues to be preventable, bipartisan crisis.

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Scholars Strategy Network @scholars.org · Sep 9

We're thrilled to welcome @deannagiraldi.bsky.social of @dspi-oxford.bsky.social to the network! Giraldi’s community-led, qualitative research centers the biopsychosocial impacts of gun violence exposure on survivors, their families & communities in the U.S.

Learn more: scholars.org/scholar/dean...

Graphic introducing new SSN member Deanna Giraldi. On the left, text reads: “NEW SSN MEMBER. Deanna Giraldi, PhD Candidate in Social Policy and Intervention, University of Oxford. Expertise: Public Health.” On the right is a portrait photo of Deanna Giraldi, smiling with long dark hair, wearing a white top. The background features geometric shapes in orange, green, and gold tones.

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Deanna Giraldi, MPH @deannagiraldi.bsky.social · Sep 6

Just a reminder to squeeze the people you love a little tighter today

Deanna Giraldi, MPH @deannagiraldi.bsky.social · Sep 4

Thanks, Mike!

Deanna Giraldi, MPH @deannagiraldi.bsky.social · Sep 4

Today’s adventure: 2 wisdom teeth out 🦷😢

Send: distractions

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Deanna Giraldi, MPH @deannagiraldi.bsky.social · Sep 3

Happy Wednesday 🍃

Aerial view of people walking on a sidewalk with various captions: “became an uncle” “plans to propose tonight” “feeling self conscious”

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Molly Jong-Fast @mollyjongfast.bsky.social · Sep 1

Troops in the streets and he thinks he’s going to get a Nobel, peace begins at home

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Everytown for Gun Safety @everytown.bsky.social · Sep 1

Gun suicide is a public health crisis that claims the lives of nearly 26,000 people in America each year. Too many people are dying preventable deaths because the most lethal method of suicide—guns—are far too easy to access in times of suicidal crisis.

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