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Gun Violence: A Public Health Crisis Declared
U.S. Surgeon General Murthy declared gun violence a public health crisis, sparking varied reactions. Republican figures criticized the declaration as political overreach and an attack on the Second Amendment. They cited Murthy’s past statements and accused the Biden administration of targeting gun rights. Murthy aims to increase awareness and propose policies to address gun violence. Democrats and public health organizations, conversely, applauded the announcement.
But do we have to make this a political or a partisan issue when we can strike a balance between personal freedom and public safety?
This advisory marks the inaugural publication from the Office of the Surgeon General focused on this critical issue, highlighting the profound and widespread impact that firearm violence has on the nation’s health and overall well-being. Find the advisory HERE.
Leading Cause Of Death For Children and Adolescents
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Gun Violence And Mental Health Resources
HHS.gov: US Surgeon General Advisory Resources: Find them HERE.
TXT 4 HELP – National Safe Place: TXT 4 HELP is a free service offered to all youth in crisis. Text4Help is available 24/7 365 for school students.
https://www.nationalsafeplace.org/txt-4-help
On your mobile, type: Text4Help
Text 1-844-201-9946 to be connected to a mental health professional.
Talking to Children About Violence: Tips for Parents and Teachers:
https://www.nasponline.org/resources-and-publications/resources-and-podcasts/school-safety-and-crisis/school-violence-resources/talking-to-children-about-violence-tips-for-parents-and-teachers
Find out other Mental Health Resources HERE.
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Ahimsa – The Principle Of Non Violence
Gun Safety Laws To Curb Mass Shootings
“We can choose to be hopeful, try and possibly fail or not be hopeful, give up and definitely fail.”
– David Hogg, cofounder and board member at March For Our Lives
When Your Child Acts Violently: A Parent’s Guide to Understanding, Healing, and Hope
How Did We Come To This? How did we come to this?? Our children perpetrate violence and we watch in stunned silence. Yesterday at 2pm, there was a mass school shooting committed by a child against other children of a South Florida high school he had attended...