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Good Afternoon John,
We are pleased to share the good work of the Coalition to Stop Gun Violence (CSGV) and Educational Fund to Stop Gun Violence (EFSGV) with you! We hope you enjoy this month’s update. We want to remind you that the best way to stay up-to-date is to visit our CSGV and EFSGV websites as well as follow us on social media including Facebook and Twitter.
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October is Domestic Violence Prevention Month: Understanding the Intersection between Firearms and Domestic Violence
Just like gun violence, violence against intimate partners and family members is a public health crisis. Over one-third of American women have experienced intimate partner violence (IPV) in their lifetime — more than 40 million people. And when firearms are involved, the violence becomes even more lethal. A woman is five times more likely to be murdered when her abuser has access to a gun. To reduce the number of domestic violence homicides, CSGV and EFSGV are working hard every month to ensure that people who abuse their partners or family do not have access to firearms. With better regulation and policy we can save lives!
To learn more, please visit our Disarm DV website and if you are in danger, call 911, the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 800-799-7233 or a local domestic violence program.
In case you missed it: The Educational Fund to Stop Gun Violence and The Battered Women's Justice Project held an important conversation in observance of October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month. The panel discussion included:
- Spencer Cantrell, JD, Director of Federal Affairs at the Educational Fund to Stop Gun Violence
- Lisa Geller, MPH, State Affairs Manager at the Educational Fund to Stop Gun Violence
- David Keck, JD, Director of the National Resource Center on Domestic Violence and Firearms (BWJP)
- Alicia B. Nichols, LSW, The Deputy Director of the National Resource Center on Domestic Violence and Firearms (BWJP)
A link to the video recording of the discussion is available here.
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EFSGV and Partners Weigh In On Major Second Amendment Case Headed to the Supreme Court
Last month, EFSGV led more than two dozen gun violence prevention groups and public health experts in filing an amicus brief with the Supreme Court in NYSRPA v. Bruen, an upcoming case that poses the greatest threat to gun violence prevention efforts in more than a decade. The brief supports New York state’s broad authority over concealed carry permits in order to protect public health and safety. Overturning that authority — which is at stake in the case — could make it dramatically more difficult to regulate firearms in public spaces. The brief argues that public health research should be a primary consideration for the court in upholding the New York State licensing law.
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EFSGV Cohosts Calls to Action to Reduce Gun Violence with the Johns Hopkins Center for Gun Violence Prevention following CNN’s Premiere of ‘The Price of Freedom’
Researchers from the Johns Hopkins Center for Gun Violence Prevention and Policy and experts from the Educational Fund to Stop Gun Violence hosted a panel discussion following CNN’s premiere of “The Price of Freedom,” a documentary that explores the gun debate in America and exposes the political and cultural influence of the National Rifle Association.
The discussion focused on evidence-based policies that reduce gun violence through the dual lenses of public health and equity. The conversation was moderated by J. Brian Charles, a reporter for The Trace. Panelists included:
- Daniel Webster, ScD, MPH, Director of the Center for Gun Violence Prevention and Policy
- Cassandra Crifasi, PhD, MPH, Deputy Director of the Center for Gun Violence Prevention and Policy
- Janel Cubbage, LCPC, Director of Strategic Partnerships and Equity for the Educational Fund to Stop Gun Violence
- Josh Horwitz, JD, Executive Director of the Educational Fund to Stop Gun Violence
The video recording of the thoughtful discussion is available for viewing. We hope you will listen to the insightful conversation and learn about calls to action that we can all take to prevent gun violence.
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CSGV & EFSGV in The News
- Washington Post: FBI: Killings soared nearly 30 percent in 2020, with more slayings committed with guns.
- Killings in the United States jumped nearly 30 percent last year, according to FBI data released recently that indicates a growing number of gun-related slayings during the pandemic. EFSGV’s Senior Policy Analyst Ari Davis spoke to the Washington Post about how guns make people more likely to be a victim and perpetrator of gun violence.
- Toledo Blade: "I just want them to live"' Gun violence haunts Toledo's low-income neighborhoods.
- Citing EFSGV’s report, “A Public Health Crisis Decades in the Making," The Toledo Blade shared a multipart series focusing on community violence and its root causes within Toledo. Where a person lives in Toledo determines their probability of being disproportionately impacted by gun violence, a Toledo Blade analysis of 2020 shooting data showed.
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CSGV at Home
View a past episode of CSGV at Home about the intersection between firearms and domestic violence. This segment features CSGV and EFSGV State Affairs Manager Lisa Geller discussing the dangerous role that guns play in domestic violence. Geller shares insightful research that shows that ”past violence is the greatest predictor of future violence.”
View the episode.
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“I made a gift to the Ed Fund from my IRA to fund action now so future generations can live free from gun violence.” -Sue, Champaign, Illinois
Consider making a charitable gift from your IRA to help stop gun violence!
If you are 70 ½ years or older and wish to support the Educational Fund to Stop Gun Violence with a tax-deductible gift, please consider making a qualified charitable distribution from your IRA by year-end!
Please consult with your financial advisor about this powerful charitable giving and possible tax-saving opportunity. Please contact Director of Development Sarah Rhyins at [email protected] with any questions.
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