Gun control and gun violence intervention advocates hope the mass shootings in Uvalde and Buffalo will convince federal and state governments to take action again.
“Trump is not our friend — we know that,” Lumbantobing said, speaking through the din of protests outside thelast month. “He’s not our political ally, but the temperature in the country got so high he couldn’t ignore us.”
“I know how hard it is," he said."But I’ll never give up. And if Congress fails, I believe this time a majority of the American people won’t give up either." Increasing funding for research, investing in frontline organizations working to prevent gun violence, donating to advocacy groups and taking part in mass movements, advocates say, can help reduce shooting deaths and injuries.
the government to fund research and collect data about gun violence. Their conclusion: $600 million over five years. Advance Peace's programs rely on mentors who are knowledgeable about their communities and often have been involved in and imprisoned for gun crimes. Their personal histories give them credibility with the people most likely to be involved in gun violence. But it also means that local governments can be reluctant to fund their employment.A decade ago, the Joyce Foundation launched a funding collaborative, the Fund for a Safer Future, which pools resources for reducing gun violence.
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