The gun violence epidemic is a public health problem.
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In 2020, we lost over 43,000 Americans to gun violence (1) . At the same time, there has been a huge surge in gun sales (2) . This year, we’re already up to 22,000 gun violence deaths (3) . Something needs to be done.


Solving America’s gun violence problem starts with healing the trauma in our
communities. That’s why we need to pass the Break the Cycle of Violence Act .
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[[link removed]] Sponsored by Senator Cory Booker and Representative Steven Horsford, this
legislation treats the gun violence epidemic as a public health problem and
takes a public health approach to solving it.



TAKE ACTION
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The Break the Cycle of Violence Act will create a National Community Violence Response Center and a federal Office
of Community Violence Intervention to handle the problem on a national level. At
the same time, the legislation will address trauma on a local level, investing a
total of $6.5 billion into community-based programs proven to curb violence
while creating new opportunities for vulnerable youth.

Gun violence harms everyone, but young people are disproportionately impacted. Our generations deserve a life free from gun violence.
[[link removed]] Let's use our voice to demand lawmakers pass the Break the Cycle of Violence Act.

Best,

Edwith Theogene
Director of Advocacy
Generation Progress



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