Understanding
What is Gun Violence?
The use of a firearm to hurt, threaten, or kill someone, whether intentionally or accidentally.
Name 3 things that help make a community safe.
Safe Schools
Trusted Adults
Afterschool programs
Access to Mental Health Support
What does low risk mean?
A situation with fewer identified risk factors and more protective factors.
A teen joins an afterschool sports team and spends most evenings practicing. His family does not own a firearm. Which risk level does this example represent?
Low risk
What is the Moment Before?
The moment before the decision or action, where a person can pause, think about the consequence, and choose a safer response.
What is Gun Violence Prevention?
Actions taken to reduce gun violence and keeps people safe from firearm-related injuries and deaths.
What is a protective factor?
Something that helps protect a person from harm or lowers the chance of risky behavior.
What does medium risk mean?
A situation where some risk factors are present and safety precautions may need improvement.
High risk
Who was the guest speaker the first day at positive vibes?
Officer Mallet
Who can be affected by gun violence?
Any and ever one!
What is a risk factor?
Something that increases the chance that a person may experience harm or become involved in risky situations.
What does high risk mean?
A situation with serious or multiple risk factors that may increase the likelihood or harm and require immediate attention to safety.
Your friend says they are angry and wants to settle an argument with a weapon. What is the safest thing to do?
Do not get involved in the confronation. Move to safety and tell a trusted adult or contact emergency services.
Who was the guest speaker on the second day of our gun violence prevention unit?
Ms. Jessica
What does gun violence prevention aim to do?
Prevent injuries and deaths, reduce risk factors, strengthen protective factors, and create safer communitie.
How can afterschool program be a protective factor for a young person?
It provides a safe place, positive activities, supportive adults, and opportunities to build healthy relationships.
A parent keeps a hunting rifle in a locked cabinet, but ammunition is stored on a shelf in the same room. Which risk level does this example represent?
Name one way a young person can help prevent gun violence at school or in their community.
Report safety concerns to a trusted adult, use a peaceful conflict resolutions, support violence prevention programs, or help others find positive activities.
What is one thing you learned from our guest speakers about keeping our community safe
Asking for help
Making safe choices
Preventing Conflict
Importance of community safety