Gun violence is a public health crisis that our country has been facing for decades. We seek a society where we can feel safe in our communities without the risk of violent death.
Gun Violence Prevention
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United Church of Christ/Jessie Palatucci
Take Action
Invest in Violence Interrupters
For decades policymakers have debated how to address the epidemic of gun violence inflicting hundreds of communities across the United States. A new solution, one led by communities, offers a way forward: violence interrupter programs. Violence interrupters mitigate violence before it happens, eliminating the need for police intervention.
Resources
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Fibonacci Blue
Violence Interrupters
Violence interrupter programss offer a community-based approach to reducing communal and interpersonal violence that treats violence as a public health problem.
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Joe Molieri/FCNL
Quaker Advocacy to End Gun Violence
In times of increased gun violence, thoughts and prayers are no longer enough. We need policies and action.
Bipartisan Progress
For the first time in more than two decades, lawmakers in the 117th Congress (2021-2022) passed significant legislation to address gun violence. The law included four key FCNL gun violence prevention priorities.
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