Child & Teen Gun Safety
Children and teens in the U.S. are impacted by gun violence in all its forms. Exposure to gun violence has an impact on the psychological and mental well-being of children and teens and affects their school performance, among other factors. When homes, neighborhoods, and schools are not safe from gun violence, entire generations of American children are affected. Learn more in the stories below.
Everytown Releases New Research Highlighting 2023 as Worst Year for Unintentional Shootings by Children
From 2015 to 2023, Everytown’s #NotAnAccident Index Has Tracked More Than 3,200 Unintentional Shootings By Children; 2023 Surpassed 400 Incidents For The First Time Since…
Remembering Chris Hixon, Navy Veteran and Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School Athletic Director
History of Divestment on College Campuses
Black History Month: Key Research Stats
Gun Violence Survivors The trauma of gun violence does not end when the experience of gun violence stops. Experiencing gun violence has lasting impacts on…
U.S. Surpasses 2022 Total Unintentional Shootings By Children
Every Year, at least 350 Children In America Gain Access To A Firearm And Unintentionally Shoot Themselves Or Someone Else, Averaging Roughly One Per Day…
Some Mountains Are Not as Tall as They Seem
A Resource Guide for Students Experiencing America’s Gun Violence Epidemic
Students in the United States must consistently navigate the threat of gun violence in schools. Here is some information that may help.
Talking to Children About Mass Violence in Schools: A Resource for Teachers and School Staff
Here are some helpful tips for teachers and school staff to approach the conversation about an incident of gun violence with a child.
Talking to Children About Gun Violence
We know children are affected by gun violence in our country. Here are some helpful tips to approach the conversation with a child.
Let’s Not Just Survive, Let’s Prosper: Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design
Youth Attitudes on Guns
To better understand youth attitudes about guns, Everytown for Gun Safety, SPLC, and PERIL teamed up to study youth attitudes toward guns.
Women’s National Basketball Players Association Supports Everytown for Gun Safety’s Be SMART Program with PSA to Encourage Secure Gun Storage Amid Uptick In Unintentional Shootings by Children
Every Year, at least 350 Children In America Gain Access To A Firearm And Unintentionally Shoot Themselves Or Someone Else, Averaging Roughly One Per Day,…
Heal Charlotte: Community Violence Intervention as Village Building
Turning Sympathy into Change: Youth Advocacy for Gun Violence Prevention in Indianapolis
YouTube and Gun Content: A Dangerous Combination for Kids and Teens
Important new research from the Tech Transparency Project demonstrates that YouTube must do more to protect children and teens that use its platform.
#KillerBusiness: Divestment Study Guide
Talking about divestment can be challenging, so we’re here to help you feel confident when you are engaging in these conversations on your campus.
Guía de medios de comunicación de prevención de la violencia con armas de fuego para latinos
Este es un esfuerzo destinado a proporcionar un recurso para las comunidades de habla hispana sobre la violencia con armas en español.
Jakoby Mitchell: Turning Our Pain Into Purpose
Following Advocacy from Students Demand Action Volunteers, Wesleyan Student Assembly Passes Resolution Encouraging University to Commit to a Responsible Investment Policy
This week, following advocacy from Students Demand Action volunteers, the Wesleyan Student Assembly passed Resolution 4.44, a resolution discouraging the university from investing endowment funds…
Shooting Straight: Appendices
View the Original Report Shooting Straight: What TV Stories Tell Us About Gun Safety, How These Depictions Affect Audiences, and How…
Shooting Straight: What TV Stories Tell Us About Gun Safety, How These Depictions Affect Audiences, and How We Can Do Better
This research project explores how often gun safety and prevention measures are portrayed or discussed in entertainment media.
Unintentional Shootings of Children Underscore the Need for Secure Firearm Storage in Louisiana
Earlier this week, a child was shot and wounded in an unintentional shooting outside a nail salon in New Orleans East. Just the day…
South Carolina Be SMART Volunteers Applaud Richland School District Two, Neighboring Districts For Partnering with Be SMART Program to Promote Secure Gun Storage
The Partnership is Also Supported by Local Law Enforcement and Public Health Leaders COLUMBIA, S.C. — Everytown for Gun Safety Support Fund released the following…
NEW: Everytown Releases New Report Detailing Unintentional Shootings by Children and Increase of Children Living With Unsecured Firearms
Analysis Shows States With Strong Secure Gun Storage Policies Have Fewer Unintentional Shootings by Children Than States With Lax or No PoliciesResearch Shows Unintentional Shootings…