Gun Violence and Safety (2023)

Dr. Kit Carney and Dr. Kristen Humphrey discuss gun violence, its impact on our patients and their families, as well as practical tips on advocating for safe storage of firearms, and how we can support victims of violence. PEMBlog @PEMTweets on Twitter My Mastodon account @bradsobo Advocacy and education resources Be SMART CampaignBe SMART emphasizes the importance of responsible gun ownership and secure gun storage. Ultimately, secure gun storage prevents kids from accessing guns. When we protect our kids from the dangers of gun violence, the whole community stands to benefit. Brady: Asking Saves Kids (ASK)ASK (Asking Saves Kids) is a simple way to help keep kids safe and a fundamental part of our End Family Fire campaign. Parents and guardians ask all sorts of questions before they allow their children to visit other homes; they ask about pets in the house, discuss allergies and Internet access, and ask questions about supervision. As part of our End Family Fire campaign, ASK encourages parents and guardians to add one more question to this conversation: “Is there an unlocked gun in your house?”  AAP Gun Safety Toolbox Resources for gun violence survivors Everytown Sandy Hook Promise Moms Demand Action Giffords: Courage to Fight Gun Violence Talking to children about gun violence Cincinnati Children’s Blog: Tips for Talking to Kids About Violence in the News National Association of School Psychologists: Talking to Children About Violence: Tips for Parents and Teachers HealthyChildren.org: How to Talk With Kids About Tragedies & Other Traumatic News Events