Jack,



In June 2022, a bipartisan gun reform bill passed by Congress and was signed
into law. It was a significant step forward in curbing gun violence -- but it
is not enough.



There is more work to be done to address gun violence, and that’s especially
true at the community level. A new solution from within communities — violence
interrupters -- should be a focal point of any new legislation.


Sign our petition urging Congress to make our communities safer by funding
violence interruption programs.
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SIGN NOW
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As Quakers, we seek communities where every person’s potential may be
fulfilled. This dream will never be reality without additional efforts to stop
gun violence.



We believe the best and most durable solutions to gun violence address the
root causes, including racial inequities and historical divestment.


Violence interrupter programs are one such solution. These initiatives work
within communities to deescalate violence before it happens. They are
evidence-based programs tailored to the unique needs of different
neighborhoods. Research indicates that violence interruption programs work and
they often serve as the basis for lasting communal change.


Most importantly, they are a much safer alternative to increasing the presence
of a militarized police force — the traditional response to community-level
violence that too often has devastating, fatal consequences.



Please add your name if you agree that funding violence interrupter programs
are the right answer to ending the epidemic of gun violence in our communities.
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SIGN NOW
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Thank you,



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