Friday Finds
Wherein we unearth GVP-related stories from the past week
Given the constant information tsunami of our 24-hour news cycle world, there are bound to be stories that get lost in the scroll. On Fridays here at Armed With Reason, we’ll highlight some articles from the Gun Violence Prevention realm that might have been missed during your busy week.
VIDEO: Law enforcement response to Uvalde school shooting a 'failure,' DOJ says in new report
“Children's lives may have been saved if officers had responded differently to a gunman who opened fire at Robb Elementary School, the Justice Department said in its scathing report…”
Anonymous tips work to prevent school shootings and suicides, new study finds
“The urgency of firearm-related tips highlights the need to educate families on firearm violence prevention and ensure support and response protocols for school systems.”
The Big Gun Cases Before SCOTUS
“In 2024, the Supreme Court is set to decide three cases that could have major ramifications for how guns are regulated in the United States.”
National Gun Violence Survivors Week 2024
“National Gun Violence Survivors Week will be observed from Mon. Jan. 22 - Fri. Jan. 26… and this year's theme is 'Moments That Survive', which highlights the role of gun violence survivors…”
Oakland program that reduced gun violence to a historic low could be key to crime crisis
“The report makes an urgent call for the city to get the intervention program back on track, and marks a fresh effort to understand how intercepting cycles of violence could turn the tide on Oakland’s current crime wave.”
State office of Firearm Safety and Violence Prevention emerges as national leader in addressing gun violence
“According to [The Department of Commerce's Office of Firearm Safety and Violence Prevention], research, data collection, federal funding and support from the Washington Legislature have allowed it to effectively measure gun violence reduction strategies targeted at preventing suicides, domestic violence and community violence.”
VIDEO: ONE Lexington contributing to safer streets in the city
“The organization is a youth-based, community gun-violence reduction program, consisting of major individuals and community partners.”
VIDEO: Promoting peace over gun violence
“In January, the Indy Public Safety Foundation (IPSF) is focusing on its #IChoosePeace campaign, an initiative under the Indy Peace Fellowship program dedicated to promoting peace over gun violence.”
Could International Pressure Ultimately Strengthen U.S. Gun Laws?
“[Global Action on Gun Violence] is representing the government of Mexico in two lawsuits against U.S. gun manufacturers and gun dealers, handling a suit against gunmaker Smith & Wesson in Canadian court, and bringing a landmark case before the Inter-American Commission for Human Rights, which argues that U.S. gun policy violates its human rights obligations.”
Student Leaders of the Gun Violence Prevention Project Forge a New Strategic Path
“Veering toward innovative strategies and away from disillusionment, the group now works with the nonprofit Global Action on Gun Violence, focusing on ways that international law can hold American gun manufacturers accountable.”
VIDEO: Kids Share Impacts of Gun Violence With Tennessee Lawmakers
“The press conference was held by nonprofit org Rise and Shine Tennessee after 6 people were shot and killed at The Covenant School in Nashville.”