Violence Prevention Advocates Demand Changes in National Campaign Following Tragic Deaths in 2024

Phoenix, Arizona – A national campaign is gaining momentum in advocating for changes in domestic violence laws following a series of tragic deaths across the country. The initiative, driven by advocates and survivors, aims to bring attention to the urgent need for policy reforms to better protect individuals in abusive relationships. In recent years, the … Read more

Unintentional Shootings by Children Claim Over 150 Lives in 2023: Everytown Advocates for Firearm Safety Measures

Indianapolis, Indiana – Tragedy struck when a 2-year-old girl in Indiana accidentally shot herself with a gun found in her home. This heartbreaking incident is just one of the 411 unintentional shootings by children under 18 that occurred last year, according to data from Everytown, an advocacy group for firearm safety. These statistics reveal that … Read more

Mental Health Advocates Testify in New Hampshire Gun Legislation Hearings

CONCORD, N.H. – Lawmakers in New Hampshire held a hearing on gun legislation following a tragic incident at New Hampshire Hospital, where a gunman opened fire and killed an unarmed security guard in November. The proposed bill, known as “Bradley’s Law,” aims to allow the state to report specific mental health information to the federal … Read more

Prison Reform Advocates Demand Accountability for Inmate Deaths in Southern Regional Jail

CHARLESTON, WV (AP) – Advocates from the West Virginia Poor People’s Campaign, accompanied by Repairers of the Breach President Bishop William J. Barber II and families of deceased West Virginia inmates, gathered at the state capitol to demand better protections for inmates following the tragic death of an inmate at Southern Regional Jail in December. … Read more