Yogesh Jadhav’s Post

The United States is plagued by an epidemic of gun violence that kills more than 40,000 Americans every year — but it does not have to be this way. California is proof. Over the last 30 years, thanks to our nation-leading, commonsense, data-driven gun laws, policies, and programs, we have transformed from a state with some of the highest rates of gun violence to one with some of the lowest. Read more about how our office is tackling gun violence in this week's Weekly Update. https://lnkd.in/g7_btG2b

𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗰𝗹𝗮𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗗𝗲𝗰𝗹𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗝𝘂𝗻𝗲 𝗚𝘂𝗻 𝗩𝗶𝗼𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗵 𝗪𝗛𝗘𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗦, every day, more than 120 Americans are killed by gun violence, alongside more than 200 who are shot and wounded; and Americans are 26 times more likely to die by gun homicide than people in other high-income countries; and 𝗪𝗛𝗘𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗦, Illinois has an average of 1622 gun deaths every year, with a rate of 12.9 deaths per 100,000 people; and 𝗪𝗛𝗘𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗦, cities across the nation, including North Chicago, are working to end the senseless violence with evidence-based solutions; and 𝗪𝗛𝗘𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗦, support for the Second Amendment rights of law-abiding citizens goes hand-in-hand with keeping guns away from people with dangerous histories; and 𝗪𝗛𝗘𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗦, Mayors and law enforcement officers know their communities best, are the most familiar with local criminal activity and how to address it, and are best positioned to understand how to keep their citizens safe; and 𝗪𝗛𝗘𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗦, we renew our commitment to reduce gun violence and pledge to do all we can to keep firearms out of the hands of people who should not have access to them and encourage responsible gun ownership to help keep our families and communities safe. 𝗡𝗢𝗪 𝗧𝗛𝗘𝗥𝗘𝗙𝗢𝗥𝗘 𝗕𝗘 𝗜𝗧 𝗣𝗥𝗢𝗖𝗟𝗔𝗜𝗠𝗘𝗗 that I, Mayor Leon Rockingham, Jr. and the city council of North Chicago do hereby proclaim June, to be National Gun Violence Awareness Month. I encourage all citizens to support their local communities' efforts to prevent the tragic effects of gun violence and to honor and value human lives. #northchicago #lakecountyil #EndGunViolence #StopGunViolence #WearOrange #GunControlNow #LivesOverGuns #PeaceOverGuns #asafeplace #asafeplaceforhelp #nationalgunviolenceawarenessmonth

President Biden Praises Domestic Violence Firearms Ban On June 21, 2024, the U.S. Supreme Court upheld a federal law preventing individuals subject to domestic-violence restraining orders from possessing firearms. This decision marks the FIRST major Second Amendment ruling since the Court's landmark decision in New York State Rifle & Pistol Association, Inc. v. Bruen, 597 U.S. 1 (2022), which expanded gun rights. The law was among many imperiled by the Bruen decision requiring historical precedent for gun restrictions. U.S. President Joe Biden, a staunch advocate against domestic violence and author of the Violence Against Women Act during his tenure as Senator, welcomed the Court's decision. Stressing its significance, Biden remarked, "No one who has been abused should have to worry about their abuser getting a gun." He further emphasized the impact, stating, "As a result of today's ruling, survivors of domestic violence and their families will still be able to count on critical protections, just as they have for the past three decades." Biden reaffirmed his commitment to ending violence against women and combating gun violence, urging the U.S. Congress to strengthen protections further and to "take action to stop the epidemic of gun violence tearing our communities apart." In an 8-to-1 ruling in United States v. Rahimi, No. 22-915, Chief Justice John G. Roberts Jr. stated that "when a restraining order contains a finding that an individual poses a credible threat to the physical safety of an intimate partner, that individual may — consistent with the Second Amendment — be banned from possessing firearms while that order is in effect." Roberts clarified that "some courts have misunderstood the methodology of our recent Second Amendment cases. These precedents were not meant to suggest a law trapped in amber." While the justices broadly supported restrictions on firearms for domestic abusers, five wrote separately from Chief Justice Roberts, indicating varied perspectives on how lower courts should evaluate and consider historical practices when reviewing Second Amendment challenges. Justice Clarence Thomas, who authored the Bruen decision, was the lone dissenter in Rahimi, asserting that "not a single historical regulation justifies the statute at issue." #DomesticViolence #Firearms #IntimatePartnerViolence

#Memphis and #ShelbyCountyTN are learning from the White House and other offices of violence prevention across the country as we launch ours this fall. The whole-of-government approach is key to aligning resources and strategies across departments, offices, divisions, and even jurisdictions. Just imagine what we can do together!

🇺🇸 Reasonable GUN RESTRICTIONS: Democrats have long demanded them, and Republicans have long refused to help pass needed legislation. 📜 The Republican position is NOT in keeping with our Constitution's badly misinterpreted Second Amendment. At Politico, see 👉 https://lnkd.in/gMvgGghp Worst of all, these days the Party of Trvmp is increasingly encouraging rightwing militia formation, and threats against Democratic civilians - IF they don't get their way politically. The GOP along with the NRA is also in💰bed with the firearms indu$try. 📣 Here are some reminders of how unhealthy Trvmp's positions are re/ guns and violence: ⚠️ Bad Karma, 2016: when candidate Trump suggested that Hillary Clinton should be denied SecretService protection: 👉 https://lnkd.in/g5DvWnz2 and how about... ☠️ Bad Karma, 2018: when then Pres.Trvmp blocked reasonable restrictions on gun access by the MENTALLY ILL. (note: the recent 'ass4ssination attempt' was by a mentally ill young Republican). At ABC News, see: 👉 https://lnkd.in/gV7eJgGC Let's VOTE for reasonable restrictions on guns, and to ban automatic weapons. Many sane countries have done so with excellent results for #PublicHealth and #PublicSafety. Let's Vote for sanity. Let's Vote #Democratic 🌊🗳️ Vote Blue 🗳️ #GunControl #VoteBlue -------- 29 July, 2024 --------

Here at Youth GVA, we believe promoting awareness among different aspects of local public policy regarding gun violence is of the highest importance. View our newest article about the Joe Biden Administration and Gun Violence Prevention for the campaign 'Teens Take on Policy' now. Take a look at the article linked below and share your thoughts! https://lnkd.in/gn_6xzUi

Gun violence isn’t normal, and Americans don’t need to accept it as such. With the Break the Cycle of Violence Act, Congress can make communities safer by investing directly in the people and communities most affected to stop gun violence before it happens. Take the next 15 seconds of your day to sign the petition to urge Congress to take action.

The best response to tragedy is action. On October 25, 2023, tragedy struck Lewiston, Maine, when a man armed with an assault weapon killed 18 innocent people and scarred countless others. Following the horrific tragedy, @Brady joined Maine lawmakers and advocates in working tirelessly to pass legislation to prevent further acts of gun violence. While it wasn’t easy, ultimately elected officials listened to constituents and passed effective solutions that will save lives. Just recently two bills became law which: ☑️Expand Background checks to cover most gun sales ☑️Improve the state’s “yellow flag” law by allowing family members to petition for extreme risk protection orders ☑️Create injury and violence prevention programs ☑️Create a mandatory 72-hour waiting period for certain firearms Learn more about what Brady is doing to help communities across the country respond with action by visiting us at: https://lnkd.in/euRvSUZT

As a leading advocate for violence prevention, it's concerning to see the chief enforcer of US gun laws express fear about potential desensitization to violence among Americans. This underscores the need for continued efforts to address root causes of gun violence and implement effective measures to protect our communities. We remain committed to conducting research and advocating for evidence-based policies that promote safety and well-being for all. It's crucial that we work together to prevent further tragedies and create a safer future for everyone. https://lnkd.in/gsBChyP9

Every day in the U.S., 332+ people are killed or injured by guns --- which are the leading cause of death for children and teens. Simply put, the U.S. has a gun violence crisis that's also a public health crisis. Unsurprisingly, this crisis disproportionately impacts Black & Hispanic people in poor neighborhoods. Given the nature of this problem, those on the frontlines are our healthcare professionals who treat people and save their lives. We are glad that President Biden convened 160 healthcare professionals last week at the White House to address the gun violence crisis. We urge policymakers to listen to key stakeholders, like healthcare professionals on the frontlines, and make policies that effectively address the U.S. gun violence and public health crisis. #healthcare #frontlines #crisis #gunviolence #publichealth #policy #advocacy #stakeholders #disparities