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Joshua M. Horwitz is the Dana Feitler Professor in Gun Violence Prevention and Advocacy and Distinguished Professor of the Practice at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, Department of Health Policy and Management. He is a core faculty member actively engaged in research, teaching, and advocacy to reduce gun violence through public health strategies.
He holds a JD from George Washington University and a BA from the University of Michigan, which underpin his interdisciplinary approach integrating law, policy, and public health. His research focuses on evidence-based policy development, lethal means restriction, suicide prevention, and translating scientific findings into actionable advocacy for policymakers.
- Gun Violence Prevention
- Public Health Policy
- Suicide Prevention
- Lethal Means Restriction
- Mental Health and Gun Violence
- Knowledge Translation
His recent publications highlight a consistent focus on multidisciplinary, policy-relevant research in firearm injury prevention. He has contributed to major collaborative works, including medical summits and case studies on evidence use in policy, reflecting a strong commitment to real-world impact. His work frequently addresses misconceptions linking mental illness to gun violence and promotes systemic, ecological approaches to prevention.
Joshua Horwitz teaches courses in health advocacy and is affiliated with the Johns Hopkins Center for Gun Violence Solutions. His research has been widely cited in academic, policy, and media circles, indicating significant influence in the field. While no formal awards or advisees are listed in the provided texts, his leadership in high-impact publications and policy engagement underscores his prominence in public health advocacy.
He is actively involved in building sustainable healthcare coalitions and advancing public health approaches to gun violence, working at the intersection of research, law, and policy to drive systemic change.
