Passing this legislation is a matter of life or death for Black and Brown communities. Data has shown that 80% of gun homicides take place in urban environments, and they disproportionately impact young people of color. In fact, Black children and teens are 14 times more likely, and Hispanic children and teens are three times more likely to be shot to death than their white peers.
Beyond the staggering human toll of gun violence, communities that experience higher levels of violence also face enormous financial burdens through depopulation, reduced commercial activity, lower property values, and fewer jobs.
And that’s why the Break the Cycle of Violence Act is just so important, friend. This critical investment will empower local, on-the-ground organizations to offer critical social services — from conflict mediation, job training, trauma counseling, and more — to community members, helping prevent gun violence through an evidence-based, public health approach. So, please, contact your representative today and urge them to invest in our communities and support this life-saving legislation!
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Remembering the Gilroy Garlic Festival Shooting
The annual Gilroy Garlic Festival is a local tradition that attracts thousands of community members and tourists. It's a day filled with food, laughter, and music. But four years ago this week, the festival was devastated by America’s gun violence epidemic: A gunman used an assault-style rifle to shoot and kill three people, including Stephen Romero (age 6), Keyla Salazar (age 13), Trevor Deon Irby (age 25), and injure 17 others. Four years later, we are thinking about the Gilroy community — the parents who used their bodies to shield their children from gunfire, young people who can still recount the ricocheting bullets that whizzed past them, and entire communities devastated by preventable gun violence.
In the aftermath of this tragedy, Brady Legal took action, filing a lawsuit on behalf of some of the victims and their families. Our suit aims to hold firearms distributor, Century Arms LLC, accountable for the irresponsible and unlawful marketing and sale of the type of assault rifle used in the shooting. We allege that these negligent practices led to deadly consequences and, in this case, it was at the expense of children as young as six years old.
We’re continuing to pursue justice on behalf of the victims’ families and survivors — and we won’t give up. The courage of this community inspires us to work diligently to prevent future tragedies. As we remember those impacted, please join us in learning more about the case. |
Happy Birthday to Team ENOUGH Founding Member Robert Schentrup! |
Please join us in wishing Team ENOUGH Founding Member and gun violence survivor Robert Schentrup a happy birthday!
After losing his sister, Carmen, during the horrific mass shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, FL, Robert helped form Team ENOUGH, Brady’s youth-led initiative. Since then, Robert has helped grow more than 15 Team ENOUGH chapters, form the Team ENOUGH Lobbying Collective, and has served on the Executive Council for multiple years. He now continues to work with Team ENOUGH in his role as Organizing Manager with Brady. We thank Robert for honoring his sister’s life with action and for uplifting the voices of young people across the nation in the movement to prevent gun violence.
Do you know a young person who is passionate about ending gun violence and wants to work alongside amazing activists like Robert? Please urge them to join a Team ENOUGH chapter today! |
Episode 232: Health Care Providers Tackle Gun Violence From Triage to Training
Gun violence takes a massive toll on the U.S. healthcare system and medical professionals. To discuss how, we’re joined by Dr. Christine Petrin and Dr. Babak Sarani. Together, we delve into the emotional and physical ramifications of gun violence, illustrating the stark reality through a heartbreaking story of a patient who suffered gunshot wounds on multiple occasions. We also learn about the shifting needs of the medical community as they grapple with the reality that gun violence is now the leading cause of death for children in the U.S.
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