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Community violence intervention programs are reducing gun violence and saving lives. But these programs need more funding to succeed. Tell Congress to pass the Break the Cycle of Violence Act and fund safer communities. https://ampr.gs/46H7MVp
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Earned media on CNN in the continued push for theshotline.org campaign authored by Change the Ref and March For Our Lives. This is a really thorough article on the effort that has led (as of this post) to more than 81K calls to congressional leaders to take action to fight gun violence. #mediarelations #mediacoverage #EARNEDMEDIA #changetheref #MakeADifference #communications LINK https://lnkd.in/eXRAiy6C
The Shotline
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Today, we mourn the 48 mass shootings that have already occurred in 2024. The impact of gun violence on our communities is immeasurable, and the lives lost can never be replaced. In light of this tragedy, it's important to remember that there are resources available for those affected by gun violence. Survivors Empowered is an organization that provides support and resources for survivors of gun violence, their families, and their communities. Please share this valuable resource with those who may need it. Together, we can work towards creating a safer future for all. https://lnkd.in/gCyhTyNf
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Gun violence is not normal, and Americans do not need to accept it as such. We have the tools, strategies, and people to prevent daily tragedies resulting from this violence. But for too long, the federal government has dramatically underspent on proven community-based programs that address the root causes of gun violence, while spending billions in reactive interventions after harmful and fatal incidents have already occurred. It’s time for a proactive approach. Tell Congress to pass the Break the Cycle of Violence Act now to provide federal grants for community violence intervention programs.
Tell Congress: Gun Violence Has No Place in Our Community
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Part 3: In the last part of the Bonnie Boswell Report’s series, Brian Malte emphasizes the need for a nuanced understanding of gun violence. Community violence interventions (CVI) are reshaping gun violence prevention, steering us towards a world where choosing non-violence is achievable. 👁️ Watch here: https://lnkd.in/dEvxFUYT
Bonnie Boswell Reports | Hope and Healing (Part 3 of 3) | Season 8 | Episode 10 | PBS
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"Our youth are the long-term plan and approach to preventing future gun violence from spreading." In honor of Gun Violence Prevention Month, The Community Foundation is highlighting the work and mission of peacemakers who are working to empower children, youth and adults to build stronger, safer communities. We asked the TRIGGER Project to share how they are using positive youth development to prevent gun violence. https://ow.ly/TQJV50Sl9Om
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Did you know that every 11 minutes, someone's life is lost to gun violence in the United States? This public health crisis claims more than 40,000 lives in an average year and wounds twice as many. The United States spends $557 billion on the consequences of gun violence rather than preventing it, but we can change that. The Break the Cycle of Violence Act (H.R 5003/S. 2638) would provide $5 billion in federal grants for community violence intervention programs and $1.5 billion in workforce initiatives proven to reduce gun violence. These programs invest directly in the people and communities most affected, preventing gun violence before it happens. Communities that have invested in these interventions have seen reductions in gun homicides by as much as 60 percent, saving taxpayers up to $41 in emergency services for each dollar spent. The Break the Cycle of Violence Act would also expand economic opportunity to communities grappling with trauma, systemic neglect, divestment, and long-standing hardships. Let's tell Congress to put a down payment on safety. Click the link in the comments to support the Break the Cycle of Violence Act through the Center for American Progress. #gunviolenceprevention #community #cvi #communityviolenceintervention
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Read a piece on the importance of community violence intervention below!
Read this compelling op-ed in the Chicago Sun-Times by Vaughn Bryant, Executive Director of the Metropolitan Peace Initiatives & Paul Carrillo VP of GIFFORDS Center for Violence Intervention. They dive deep into how we can tackle gun violence head-on through greater support for community intervention efforts. Full piece here: https://lnkd.in/gDpzAJcb
We can do more to stop gun violence, with more support for community intervention
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