John,

October marks Domestic Violence Awareness Month, a crucial period dedicated to rallying against domestic abuse and elevating the narratives of survivors. This year, we are focusing our efforts on an imperative yet often overlooked dimension of domestic violence—its lethal interconnection with gun violence.

Both domestic violence, commonly referred to as Intimate Partner Violence (IPV), and gun violence are pressing public health crises that reverberate through our communities. A recent study alarmingly reveals that more than half of all female homicides are committed by current or former male intimate partners. Equally concerning is the role firearms play, contributing to 50% of IPV-related incidents. These crises disproportionately impact marginalized and silenced communities.

To better understand the complex relationship between IPV and gun violence, we highly recommend diving into the comprehensive analysis by Elizabeth Tobin-Tyler, "Intimate Partner Violence, Firearm Injuries and Homicides: A Health Justice Approach to Two Intersecting Public Health Crises."

Let's amplify this critical discussion in our virtual communities as well:

1. Follow us on Instagram

2. Share, like, and comment on our resources and discussions related to domestic violence to raise awareness.

3. Use the hashtag #DomesticViolencePrevention and tag us to extend the conversation to other platforms.

We invite you to join us in turning awareness into action, for it is through collective effort that we can effect meaningful change.

Best regards,

The Alliance for Gun Responsibility Team

ALLIANCE FOR GUN RESPONSIBILITY
P.O. Box 4187 Seattle, WA 98194

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