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Part 3: In the last part of the Bonnie Boswell Report’s series, Brian Malte emphasizes the need for a nuanced understanding of gun violence. Community violence interventions (CVI) are reshaping gun violence prevention, steering us towards a world where choosing non-violence is achievable. 👁️ Watch here: https://lnkd.in/dEvxFUYT  

Today is Gun Violence Awareness Day, a day to honor the lives lost and to stand up for a safer future for all. Gun violence and domestic violence are tragically intertwined. Did you know that the presence of a gun in a domestic violence situation increases the risk of homicide by 500%? For many survivors, the threat of gun violence is a constant, terrifying reality. We must raise awareness and advocate for policies that protect victims. Together, we can make a difference. #GunViolenceAwarenessDay #EndDomesticViolence

I urge you to take a moment and read this poignant reflection on the haunting reality of living in the shadow of gun violence. CWBA member and Senior Counsel in the Government Section of Hanson Bridgett, Laura Ratcliffe shares a personal account of a recent lockdown experience at her children's school, highlighting the pervasive fear and anxiety that grips communities across the nation. It's a wake-up call to the devastating impact of gun violence that we all too often normalize. Explore the full article on our blog, The 1891. #GunViolenceAwareness #EndGunViolence

If the vast majority of community gun violence is committed by the few, then gun violence prevention would center around first identifying those few and then designing prevention AND intervention strategies focused on those few. But how do you identify those few in an unbiased and objective fashion? One idea is to show up where/when they shoot and relentlessly follow up and investigate those shooting events. SoundThinking (formerly ShotSpotter) has tools and best practices to enable that strategy.

Our communities are safest when they have resources, support, and hope for a better future. That belief is at the center of all of our gun violence prevention work, whether we’re sending teams of trusted community members into the streets to defuse conflicts or helping young people lead safer lives after a gun charge. This #GunViolenceAwarenessMonth, learn how our teams are preventing gun violence by building justice in all its forms. https://lnkd.in/eSVZi6Ym

Nope. The people who say “we can’t arrest our way out of this crime problem” are LYING to you. No type of physical violence can ever be addressed by policy, research or investment. Case in point… The failed war on drugs is proof of that. The failed border policy is proof of that. The failure to stop human trafficking is proof of that. ALL of the above have been the BIG and MAJOR targets of policy, research and investment… for years - To what effect? Only the FAILURE of those policies, that research and all that investment. Wasted time, energy and money. Violence, criminal acts of violence, committed by criminals, people using illegally acquired guns, THAT violence CAN be addressed by the strict and aggressive enforcement of the law, all of the laws, already on the books… all the way to jaywalking and spitting on the sidewalk. And require mandatory minimum sentencing that ensures those criminals, people, that do actually get caught committing crimes, especially with guns, stay in prison for a significantly long time. That and only that will prevent them, the criminals, from getting released, reoffending and victimizing more people. THAT, and only that, is what will ensure the long term public safety. Focus on keeping those people who victimize others behind bars after they’re caught. Arrest and keep the criminals that do get arrested in custody and the criminals committing crimes with guns problem WILL vaporize like ice on a sunny sidewalk. Research the issue for yourself at - https://crimeresearch.org

Sitawa Wafula, an Aspen New Voices 2016 Fellow, penned down her thoughts in an opinion piece for PennLive.com, "Suicide is a major and often overlooked aspect of gun violence," she argued that we need to reframe the conversation about suicide to include the role of guns. She also explained that we need to expand the current definition of gun violence to include suicide. She also emphasizes the need to incorporate the effects of violence to self in conversations about gun violence and trauma. Read the full opinion piece here https://lnkd.in/gNT3XbGX

Domestic violence affects thousands of people in Illinois every year, and the presence of a gun exponentially increases the chances that the abuse becomes deadly. It’s past time to show up for victims and survivors of domestic violence by keeping guns out of the hands of violent partners. This Domestic Violence Awareness Month, join us in taking action to protect survivors of domestic violence: https://ow.ly/KNYR50Q0i2J #Every1KnowsSome1 #DVAM #DVAM2023 #EndDVIllinois #BeTheGood #OneMissionOneVoice National Network to End Domestic Violence (NNEDV) Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America One Aim Illinois Everytown for Gun Safety

JUST IN: San Diego joins the 11th annual National Vigil for All Victims of Gun Violence, honoring lives lost and advocating for reducing gun violence. Let's come together to prioritize safety and work towards a future free from unnecessary tragedy. #GunViolencePrevention #SafetyFirst #SanDiego #TheReportify Share your thoughts below. To learn more and read the complete story, click on this link. https://lnkd.in/gx_JFdz2