Gun Violence Basics
Gun Violence
What is :The use of firearms to cause harm including homicide, suicide, and accidental shootings
A place where youth experience gun violence
What are: Schools, neighborhoods, etc.
Background Checks
What is: A review of a persons criminal and mental health history before buying a gun
True or False: Violent video games cause real life gun violence
What is: False
Name a youth-led movement against gun violence
What is: March For Our Lives, Sacramento Youth Violence Collective, etc.
Gun violence only happens in big cities
What is :FALSE
One way students can help prevent gun violence at school
What is :report threats, join safety programs, support mental health
True or False: Federal law requires background checks for all gun sales
What is: FALSE
One myth about gun violence
What is: It only affects gang members. Mental illnesses are the main cause.
Malala Yousafzai
Who is: A survivor of a Taliban attack who fought for girls' education
What is :Suicide
A lock down drill prepares students for....
What is: An active shooter or other school safety threats
How many gun laws are there?
What is: over 20,000
Things the media often leaves out when reporting shootings
What is: Root causes, community impact, survivor stories
Student walkout
What is: A student protest where participants leave class to demand a change
One reason someone might be more at risk for gun violence
What is : Poverty, access to firearms, exposure to violence
Signs that a peer might be struggling and need help
What is: Withdrawal, threats, sudden behavioral changes
One group that helps lobby for gun law reform
What is: Everytown for Gun Safety, Brady United Against Gun Violence, March for Our Lives
What is: The normalization and celebration of guns in media and society
One action students can do to change the view of gun violence
What is: Organize forums/clubs, start petitions, and art campaigns
Unintentional shooting
What is: When a gun is fired accidentally, often due to mishandling
The role community centers or after school programs play in prevention
What is: Provide safe spaces, mentorship, activities and support
The Second Amendment
What is: The part of the U.S Constitution that addresses the right to bear arms
What is: Understanding and critically analyzing media messages -- helps spot misinformation
What is community-based violence intervention (CVI)?
What is: Programs that attempt to stop violence before it happens using mentorship and outreach