Although the number of people killed in homicides in 2022 is a decrease from the near-record highs recorded in 2020 and 2021, it is still significantly higher than the number of killings in the 201… Source: Denver homicides fell slightly in 2022, but non-fatal shootings rose — and more teens are being killed
Parents address school safety amid gun violence in the community
Gun violence impacting teenagers and a recent school lock down as a result of a student bringing a mock weapon to school dominated the conversation Wednesday at the McKeesport Area [...] Source: Parents address school safety amid gun violence in the community - The Mon Valley Independent
Teens with guns outside St. Louis City Foundry go back to parents | ksdk.com
"I just want to know where did these kids get the guns. I'm also baffled to hear they were released to their parents," Gail Watkins said. Source: Teens with guns outside St. Louis City Foundry go back to parents | ksdk.com
Teen gun violence on the rise in Tacoma
Source: Teen gun violence on the rise in Tacoma
Lawmakers plan to reintroduce gun storage bill, Ethan’s Law
Fifteen-year-old Ethan Song accidentally shot himself with an improperly stored gun at a friend's house in 2018. This law aims to reduce accidental shootings. Source: Lawmakers plan to reintroduce gun storage bill, Ethan's Law
Teen shootings should alarm us all
While much of the talk around gun violence stems from the shocking regularity of mass shootings, not enough attention is paid to a far more frequent occurrence -- teens and young adults murdering each other, writes guest columnist Ken Wood. Source: Teen shootings should alarm us all: Ken Wood (Opinion)
15-year-old dies in central Lubbock shooting, teen arrested
A Central Lubbock shooting has left a 15-year-old dead. Source: 15-year-old dies in central Lubbock shooting, teen arrested
Experts raise alarm over TikTok’s impact on mental health
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
Social media’s effects on teen mental health comes into focus
Experts are increasingly warning of a connection between social media use and mental health issues in children. Source: Social media's effects on teen mental health comes into focus