CHICAGO — A Chicago non-profit organization is honoring loved ones who’ve died by gun violence in Chicago, bringing in a Christmas Surprise at a Walmart in Pullman. Children who have been aff… Source: Non-profit funds gifts for kids affected by gun violence
For Kids, Mental Trauma From Gun Injury Far Exceeds That of Car Crashes
MONDAY, Dec. 5, 2022 (HealthDay News) -- Firearm injuries traumatize children, saddling them with mental health issues that include stress disorders and drug or alcohol use, according to a new study. In all, 35% of kids injured by firearms receive a new mental health diagnosis in the following year, the research found. That compares to a 26% … Continue reading For Kids, Mental Trauma From Gun Injury Far Exceeds That of Car Crashes
Sandy Hook, 10 Years On, Asks for Pinky Promises on Gun Violence
Sandy Hook Promise has famously made compelling PSA films to raise awareness of the warning signs of gun violence. But for the 10th anniversary remembrance of the Dec. 14, 2012, mass shooting at a Connecticut elementary school, the nonprofit is launching a social campaign—calling for people to make a "pinky promise" to continue the fight against gun violence. Throughout … Continue reading Sandy Hook, 10 Years On, Asks for Pinky Promises on Gun Violence