+ Structural stigma in state legislation
Author:
Corrigan, P. W. / Watson, A. C. / Heyrman, M. L. / Warpinski, A. / Gracia, G. / Slopen, N. / Hall, L. L.
Date:
2005
Publication:
Psychiatr Serv
Link to Published Abstract
Topics:
Legislation and Policy, Ownership, State
Keywords:
Human Rights/ legislation & jurisprudence, Mental Disorders/ psychology, State Government, Stereotyping, UNITED States
The authors analyzed 968 bills related to mental illness that were introduced in 45 states in 2002 in order to assess structural stigma that results from state governments’ enactment of laws that diminish... read more >
+ State gun control advocacy tactics and resources
Author:
Zakocs, R. C. / Earp, J. A. L. / Runyan, C. W.
Date:
2001
Publication:
American Journal of Preventive Medicine
Topics:
State, us/national
Keywords:
GUN control, LOBBYING, Law & legislation, Policy Making, State Government
Data gathered from 207 organizations across the U.S. that advocate for gun control at the state level were surveyed in 1998 to ascertain tactics used and whether the organizations’ finances affected their... read more >
 

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