Preventing Firearm Injury in the Greater Houston Area Through Purpose and Policy

Firearm injury has become the No. 1 public health crisis in the United States. In recent decades, experts, legislators and advocacy groups have proposed a number of strategies to reduce firearm injuries, including safe storage, technological enhancements in firearms and ammunition, point of sale tactics, and improved education and communication. Despite these efforts, firearm injury recently became the country’s leading cause of death among children and teenagers.

This conference will bring together health care workers, public health researchers, injury prevention specialists, law enforcement and local legislators to explore the current landscape of firearm injury in the greater Houston area and the impacts of prevention policies and programs. Participants will engage in a nonpartisan and comprehensive conversation on the threat posed by firearm injury, the influence of policy on firearm injuries and deaths, local community interventions, research on reduction and prevention, and recommendations to curb the epidemic.

Held on June 2 in commemoration of National Gun Violence Awareness Day, the conference is intended to engage stakeholders in plotting a course of action through education, community intervention and policy. Findings and recommendations will be disseminated in a report published after the conference.

This event is sponsored by the Baker Institute Center for Health and Biosciences as part of its Firearm Injury Prevention and Safety Initiative. Sponsorship support is provided by Memorial Hermann, UTMB Center for Violence Prevention, UTHealth Houston and Baylor College of Medicine.

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Registration

This event is free, but registration is required. Please choose one of the following options:

Attend In Person   ATTEND VIRTUALLY

Please note that in-person registration will close at 7 am on June 1. 

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Agenda

Sponsorship Opportunities

Rice University’s Baker Institute for Public Policy provides meaningful policy analysis on the most critical challenges facing Texas, the U.S. and the world. Founded in 1993, the institute is ranked the No. 1 university-affiliated think tank in the world and the No. 1 energy think tank in the world. Learn more about the institute here.

The Baker Institute Center for Health and Biosciences is seeking conference sponsors from individual and organizations interested in public health and firearm injury prevention. Sponsorship levels and benefits are available below.

Platinum Supporter — $25,000 (FMV $350)

• Verbal acknowledgement at conference opening and conclusion.
• Company logo on acknowledgement slide deck.
• Company logo on program.
• A one-hour meeting with a Baker Institute expert.
• Complimentary parking at conference for 10 attendees.
• Baker Roundtable Delegate memberships for a total of 8 (value $4,000).

Gold Supporter — $15,000 (FMV $300)

• Verbal acknowledgement at conference opening and conclusion.
• Company name on acknowledgement slide deck.
• Company name on program.
• Complimentary parking at conference for 8 attendees.
• Baker Roundtable Delegate memberships for a total of 5 (value $2,500).

Silver Supporter — $10,000 (FMV $250) 

• Verbal acknowledgement at conference opening and conclusion.
• Company name on acknowledgement slide deck.
• Company name on program.
• Complimentary parking at conference for 5 attendees.
• Baker Roundtable Delegate memberships for a total of 2 (value $1,000).

Bronze Supporter — $5,000 (FMV $100) 

• Verbal acknowledgement at conference opening and conclusion.
• Company name on acknowledgement slide deck during symposium.
• Company name on program.
• Complimentary parking at conference for 2 attendees.

Baker Roundtable Delegate memberships include:

• Invitations to Baker Briefings, member-exclusive events designed to provide expert analysis on urgent and ongoing policy issues.
• Invitations to the annual member-exclusive Fall Reception with Baker Institute experts.
• Subscription to the Baker Institute newsletter.
• The opportunity to become a Roundtable Representative, an individual who represents their membership level as part of the Baker Roundtable Membership Committee (after one year of Baker Roundtable membership).
   

To inquire about sponsorship opportunities, please contact: 
Leah Gross, Director of Development
Rice University’s Baker Institute for Public Policy
P.O. Box 1892
Houston, Texas 77251-1892
713-348-2977 (direct)
leah.gross@rice.edu