Tiffany Henyard's Father Shot in Chicago, She Calls for Federal Help Tiffany Henyard's father Ronald was shot in the neck in North Lawndale on March 25. Learn why she's now urging Gov. Pritzker to accept Trump's federal crime assistance.

Tiffany Henyard's Father Shot in Chicago, She Calls for Federal Help
Tiffany Henyard's father Ronald was shot in the neck in North Lawndale on March 25. Learn why she's...

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This Women’s History Month, we’re highlighting @teachersunify.bsky.social, founded by educators ensuring teachers are part of the conversation on gun violence prevention.

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Who will be the Republican to stand up for Minnesota’s children?
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Everyday.
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This is the science behind the food in #Chicago food deserts & why we've been doing this for 11 years.

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Check out the latest update to the Violence Policy Center's Concealed Carry Killers project at vpc.org/press/more-t....

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Students, law enforcement and interest groups renew debate over SB156 and gun‑violence prevention office UNLV students, Las Vegas Metro and Washoe Sheriff’s Office presented data and competing policy options on gun violence; students urged reviving SB156 to create an advisory special counsel on prevention, while the Nevada Firearms Coalition warned of politicization and urged enforcement and responsible‑ownership measures.

UNLV students are taking a stand against gun violence, urging lawmakers to support SB156 and create a special counsel for prevention, while facing pushback over concerns of politicization.

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#NV #GunViolencePrevention #CitizenPortal #YouthAccessIssues #PublicSafety

Ithaca council directs staff to pursue termination of Flock surveillance contract; vote unanimous after amendment to protect grant-funded programs Citing privacy and civil-liberties concerns and unclear data-sharing guarantees, Ithaca's council voted unanimously to direct the acting city manager and city attorney to pursue legal steps to terminate the city's contract with Flock, while instructing staff to coordinate with Tompkins County and GIV partners to preserve grant-funded programs.

Ithaca's Common Council just voted unanimously to terminate its controversial surveillance contract with Flock, prioritizing privacy and civil liberties while ensuring vital funding for violence prevention programs remains intact.

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#COCeasefire says THANK YOU to the Colorado Safe Futures Fund for their supoort of our education and outreach! We are one of many great organizations CSSF is supoorting this year.
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Tompkins County OKs policy authorizing designated probation officers to carry firearms after 12–2 vote The Tompkins County Legislature approved a resolution directing a policy that would authorize designated probation officers (primarily those in the GIVE program) to carry firearms after training and psychological screening; the vote was 12–2 amid debate over body-worn cameras and scope.

Tompkins County just approved a controversial policy allowing select probation officers to carry firearms in high-risk situations, igniting a heated debate over safety and transparency.

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Santa Fe students lead WAVE program, promote Gun Violence Prevention Week and resources Student leaders from WAVE (Wellness Ambassadors to Voice and Empower) described SFPS’s Gun Violence Prevention Week, the student pledge, the Say Something reporting tool, free gun locks at school sites, a youth-created mural with augmented reality, and the district board’s reaffirmed prevention resolution.

Santa Fe students are taking a stand against gun violence with their WAVE program, advocating for safety and empowerment through creative initiatives and peer support.

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House Judiciary advances a package of public‑safety, firearms and evidence bills after contested debate The House Judiciary Committee on Feb. 16 advanced multiple bills — including a public‑safety omnibus tied to Torres Lopez cases, changes to Measure 114 implementation, law‑enforcement identifiability rules and evidence changes for trafficking victims — sending several measures to the floor or Ways and Means after amendment votes and debate.

The Oregon House Judiciary Committee has sparked a heated debate by advancing controversial public-safety and firearm measures, including a significant delay on permit-to-purchase rules until 2028.

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As is the case year after year, a new VPC analysis confirms that states with higher gun ownership and weaker gun laws had the highest gun death rates in the United States in 2024. Learn more and see where your state ranks at vpc.org/press/states....

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Five years ago, Behind the Bullet premiered and launched a year-long tour across the country.

Will Little’s voice — and this film — changed me.

Still grateful.
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Committee hears wide-ranging testimony on 3D-printing gun bill amid free-speech and safety concerns Engrossed Substitute House Bill 2,320 would expand restrictions on manufacturing untraceable firearms to include 3D printers, CNC machines and digital firearm-manufacturing code; supporters cited rising recoveries of ghost guns and school incidents, while opponents warned of First Amendment and enforcement problems.

A heated debate is igniting over a new bill aimed at regulating 3D-printed firearms, with voices from parents, students, and gun rights advocates clashing in a fight over safety and free speech.

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#WA #GunViolencePrevention #DigitalManufacturingRegulation #CitizenPortal

House committee backs memorial to study firearm safety as a public-health issue The House Indian Affairs Committee gave House Memorial 65 a do-pass recommendation after testimony from the sponsor, public-health professionals and community members. The memorial asks the Department of Health and Department of Public Safety to convene a task force, meet monthly, and deliver a report by mid-September on data-driven measures to reduce firearm deaths and injuries.

New Mexico's House Indian Affairs Committee is taking a bold step by proposing a task force to tackle firearm violence as a pressing public health issue.

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There's a lot going on the world right now. Many are struggling to make sense of it. And many may have experiences that are amplified by the the news. I’ve put together a list of resources that may help. vist.ly/4rnvn
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House commerce committee advances bill to regulate gun dealers and ban future sales of certain weapons after lengthy public hearing After more than four hours of testimony and debate, the House Commerce and Economic Development Committee issued a due‑pass recommendation for the Senate Judiciary substitute to Senate Bill 17, a package that requires stronger dealer security and oversight and would prohibit future sales of certain gas‑operated semiautomatic firearms, 50‑caliber rifles and magazines over 10 rounds. The motion passed 6–5 following an unsuccessful amendment to strip the weapon bans.

A contentious debate in New Mexico has led to the narrow advancement of Senate Bill 17, which aims to enhance gun dealer regulations and ban future sales of certain high-capacity firearms.

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#NM #CivicAccountability #GunViolencePrevention #CitizenPortal #PublicSafety

🗳️ JOLPOL endorses these pro- #Justice, #Opportunity, & #Liberty candidates for March 17 #Election2026 #Illinois #ILPrimary:
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🗳️ JOLPOL endorses these pro- #Justice, #Opportunity, & #Liberty candidates for March 17 #Election2026 #Illinois #ILPrimary:
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Roanoke commission cites drops in shootings but rising firearm suicides, urges sustained funding Police and the Gun Violence Prevention Commission told city leaders that homicides and nonfatal shootings fell in the latest two-year comparison but firearm suicides rose; commissioners urged council to sustain grant funding, create a victims-advocate role and expand gun-lock distribution through an ambassador program.

Roanoke has seen a significant drop in homicides and nonfatal shootings, but the rise in firearm suicides raises urgent questions about community safety and support.

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#RoanokeCity #VA #GunViolencePrevention #CitizenPortal #RoanokeCity #CommunitySafety #MentalHealthAwareness

Oxnard attorneys describe litigation caseload, eviction hearing outcome and use of GVROs Deputy City Attorney Andrew Gonzalez told the council the City Attorney's Office handled 33 administrative citation hearings in FY24-25, filed 23 gun violence restraining orders, processed inspection and abatement warrants and described a July 2025 eviction-related administrative hearing that resulted in $5,000 relocation assistance to tenants.

Deputy City Attorney Andrew Gonzalez revealed how a July 2025 eviction hearing led to $5,000 in relocation assistance for tenants, showcasing the critical role of legal enforcement in community safety.

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Senate expands who may petition for extreme risk protection orders, passes SB4 after heated debate The Colorado Senate on Feb. 2 passed Senate Bill 4, expanding who may petition a court for an extreme risk protection order (ERPO). Supporters called it a life-saving public-health tool; opponents warned of due-process and fiscal harms. Vote: 20–13.

The Colorado Senate just passed a controversial bill expanding who can petition for extreme risk protection orders, igniting a fierce debate over gun rights and public safety.

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#CO #GunViolencePrevention #DueProcessRights #CitizenPortal #PublicHealthPolicy

Tucson outlines Safe City approach as partners report declines in gun violence at target sites City staff outlined Safe City, a coordinated prevention–intervention–enforcement framework; partners reported up to 80% reductions in targeted ‘VIVA’ sites, a high conviction rate (86%) in gun cases, and 1,825 crime guns recovered, while staff announced a hospital‑linked intervention with Goodwill and noted legislative work on firearm destruction and regulation.

Tucson's innovative Safe City initiative is already showing impressive results, with some areas experiencing up to an 80% reduction in violent crime!

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Committee hears wide support and implementation questions for bill requiring firearm surrender at temporary protective orders HB83 would require courts to collect firearm information and mandate relinquishment at the temporary-protective-order stage; advocates, prosecutors, survivors, and law-enforcement partners testified HB83 would save lives, while some witnesses warned about operational burdens and the need for clear procedures and funding.

A groundbreaking bill in Maryland aims to save lives by requiring firearm surrender during temporary protective orders, igniting discussions on safety and law enforcement challenges.

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#MD #GunViolencePrevention #CitizenPortal #VictimSupport #PublicSafety

Committee advances Salzman campus safety bill expanding Guardian program to colleges CS/4 HB 7 57, sponsored by Representative Salzman, would let public postsecondary institutions opt into a Guardian program, require campuswide alerting, threat-assessment teams and reunification plans, and extend a 1,000-foot firearm buffer; the committee reported the bill favorably 17-0 after testimony both for and against.

A new bill aiming to enhance campus safety is making waves in Florida, proposing a controversial expansion of the Guardian program amid strong opinions from faculty and law enforcement.

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Neighborhood Narratives – Michael Wilder: My Solution Story In ‘Peace During War: A Story of Redemption’, Michael, a former gang member from the south side of Chicago recounts his journey from the crack epidemic of the 1980s to becoming a mentor…

From survival to service. From harm to healing. In this Neighborhood Narrative, Michael Wilder shares how he left gang life on Chicago’s South Side behind and turned his lived experience into a pathway out for others.
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Subcommittee sends Community Builders pilot bill forward after 4-2 vote The subcommittee voted 4-2 to report HB 11-53, which would make the Community Builders pilot program (a gun-violence-prevention program operating in Roanoke City and Petersburg schools) permanent and designate Roanoke City Schools as the statewide demonstration model.

A crucial step for gun-violence prevention in Virginia: the subcommittee just voted to make the Community Builders pilot program permanent, setting Roanoke City Schools as the model for others to follow!

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#VA #EducationReform #GunViolencePrevention #RoanokeCitySchools

Senate subcommittee backs substitute for bill imposing 11% excise on firearms manufacturers A Senate subcommittee recommended reporting SB 763 in substitute form, which creates an 11% excise tax on firearms and ammunition manufacturers' gross receipts to fund gun-violence prevention; a committee substitute delays the effective date to July 1, 2027 and redirects proceeds to the general fund for prevention uses.

Virginia's Senator Williams Graves is pushing for SB 763, a groundbreaking bill that would impose an 11% excise tax on firearms manufacturers to fund vital violence-prevention programs.

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Remember This People .... Here Is Who Is Responsible For This Upheaval.... #Gunviolenceneedstostop #gunviolenceprevention #gunviolenceawareness #AlexPretti #Minnesota #FoodStamps ##FoodAssistance #Medicaid #Healthcare #ACA #AbolishICE #abolishICENOW #IMPACT

Remember This People .... Here Is Who Is Responsible For This Upheaval.... #Gunviolenceneedstostop #gunviolenceprevention #gunviolenceawareness #AlexPretti #Minnesota #FoodStamps ##FoodAssistance #Medicaid #Healthcare #ACA #AbolishICE #abolishICENOW #IMPACT