Extreme Risk Protection Order (ERPO) Study
Have you had an ERPO? We want to hear from you!
An Extreme Risk Protection Order (ERPO, “red flag order”) is a judge’s order to prevent access to guns by people in crisis who are thought to be at risk for harming themselves or others.
Study purpose: Conduct one-time, confidential interviews with people who have experienced an ERPO to understand its impacts on their lives.
Eligibility: Adults whose ERPO started 5 months ago or longer
What’s involved: One virtual interview lasting 45-60 minutes
- Questions will cover what led to receiving an ERPO, how it affected your life since then, and whether the ERPO helped with crisis prevention or connection to services.
- You may skip any questions that make you uncomfortable. All of your information will be kept confidential.
- Participants will receive a $50 e-gift card for completing the interview.
- This consent form has additional information.
Who are we? The ERPO interview study is part of a larger project at the Duke University School of Medicine Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences. It is led by Dr. Michele Easter and Dr. Allison Gilbert and funded by the Elizabeth K. Dollard Charitable Trust.
Have Questions? Interested in Participating?
Contact study leads: Dr. Michele Easter or Dr. Allison Gilbert
Email: erpo_study@duke.edu or michele.easter@duke.edu or allison.gilbert@duke.edu
Phone: Michele Easter (919-385-0862) or Allison Gilbert (919-385-0856)
If you leave a voicemail, we will return your call within two business days.