TikTok users spent an average of an hour and a half each day on the app last year, more than any other social platform. Source: Experts raise alarm over TikTok’s impact on mental health
Evidence About Effects of Gun Policies Grows and Supports Laws Intended to Restrict Child Access to Guns
January 10, 2023 – There is now supportive evidence that child-access-prevention laws reduce firearm homicides and self-injuries among youth, and that shall-issue concealed-carry laws and sta… Source: Evidence About Effects of Gun Policies Grows and Supports Laws Intended to Restrict Child Access to Guns
Mental health experts in the east encourage parents to talk gun safety
Parents say education starts at home Source: Mental health experts in the east encourage parents to talk gun safety
Bill reintroduced to address minors with guns after second incident at West Mesa HS
Tuesday, a West Mesa High School student was busted for having a gun on campus. It’s not the first time a student has brought a gun to the high school this year. Last month, a gun went off in… Source: Bill reintroduced to address minors with guns after second incident at West Mesa HS
Advocates stress gun storage practices to prevent unintentional shootings
Editor’s note: This is the final of five articles this week that explore the consequences of unintended shootings in Florida. Click the links here to access the series intro, Part I, Part II and Part III. Bradley Hulett’s father considers himself a Second Amendment guy. Adam Van Allen grew up familiar with guns, having two … Continue reading Advocates stress gun storage practices to prevent unintentional shootings
RAND Report Addresses Updated Evidence Regarding Gun Policies
New evidence relating to gun policies is presented in an updated RAND Corporation report published online Jan. 10. Rosanna Smart, from the RAND Corporation in Santa Monica, California, and colleagues updated the findings and conclusions of the Gun Policy in America report based on research published through October 2020. The report considers 18 classes of … Continue reading RAND Report Addresses Updated Evidence Regarding Gun Policies
What will it take to keep children safe from gun violence in the US?
Can you imagine what is killing the most children in the US? Source: What will it take to keep children safe from gun violence in the US?
Kids whose families were traumatized by gun violence receive gifts, support at Englewood event
This year, there were more than 100 kids killed by gunfire in Chicago -- with an untold number affected in other ways. Source: Kids whose families were traumatized by gun violence receive gifts, support at Englewood event
Guns are now the leading cause of premature death for children
Guns are now the leading cause of premature death for children. Veuer’s Tony Spitz has the details. Source: Guns are now the leading cause of premature death for children
Des Moines police say number of kids and teens with guns is concerning
In 2022, DMPD has recovered just over 730 guns off the streets. Of those, 32 were taken from kids 17-years-old or younger. Years ago, Calvetta Harris lost a loved one, as well as a family friend, to gun violence. To help get herself through those dark periods, she says she turned to prayer. Harris believes … Continue reading Des Moines police say number of kids and teens with guns is concerning