http://nwpr.org en http://nwpr.org/post/summit-gun-violence-focuses-preparation <p><span style="line-height: 1.5;">&nbsp;</span><span style="line-height: 1.5;">Sheriffs, prosecutors, social service providers and others attended a&nbsp;</span><span style="line-height: 1.5;">summit on gun violence Wednesday, convened by U.S.&nbsp;</span><span style="line-height: 1.5;">Attorney Amanda Marshall. The sessions focused on mental health, the&nbsp;legal tools for &nbsp;disarming dangerous people and other public safety topics.</span></p><p> Thu, 14 Feb 2013 00:30:26 +0000 April Baer 22730 at http://nwpr.org http://nwpr.org/post/shootings-push-mental-health-spotlight-salem-0 <p>Recent mass shootings in Oregon and Connecticut have thrust mental health issues into the spotlight. Some Oregon lawmakers and mental health advocates hope there's enough momentum to keep the conversation front and center. Unlike gun control, there is a consensus that appears to be emerging on funding mental health programs. Wed, 23 Jan 2013 14:19:27 +0000 Chris Lehman 21601 at http://nwpr.org Shootings Push Mental Health Into Spotlight In Salem http://nwpr.org/post/mall-shooting-victim-expected-survive <p>Two people, plus the suspected shooter, are dead after police say a gunman opened fire at a crowded shopping mall in suburban Portland Tuesday. An ambulance took one survivor of the attack to OHSU Medical Center in Portland. The young woman is expected to survive. Correspondent Chris Lehman reports. Wed, 12 Dec 2012 14:54:29 +0000 Chris Lehman 19677 at http://nwpr.org Mall Shooting Victim Expected To Survive