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Why We Fight: Gun Violence Survivors Share Their Stories
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Why We Fight: Gun Violence Survivors Share Their Stories

Survivors and parents of gun violence victims share their stories and how they turned their loss into strength by fighting to end gun violence in America.

Advancing Racial Equity and Justice, Gun Violence Prevention

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I have turned my pain into purpose. I have turned my pain into a movement. Rev. Dr. Greta Willis

Every day, 132 Americans are killed with guns and hundreds more are shot and wounded. That means that every 11 minutes, families and communities are forever changed by the gun violence epidemic in our country. However, thanks to the tireless efforts of survivors and violence prevention advocates, the gun violence prevention movement is growing and making important progress to save countless lives. This includes Congress passing the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act and statehouses across the country adopting foundational gun safety policies that a majority of voters have demanded for years.

In the latest installment in our video series centering the voices of survivors, the Center for American Progress creates space for survivors who have joined the gun violence prevention movement to share why they are turning tragedy into purpose.

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Authors

Nick Wilson

Senior Director

Chandler Hall

Senior Policy Analyst

Producers

Andrew Sonntag

Former Events Video Producer

Hai-Lam Phan

Senior Director, Creative

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Gun Violence Prevention

Our goal is to reduce gun violence by enacting strong gun laws, increasing investment in local solutions, and growing the movement dedicated to this mission.

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Every day, 132 Americans are killed with guns and hundreds more are shot and wounded. That means that every 11 minutes, families and communities across the country are forever changed by gun violence.

To create healing, solidarity, and progress, we must listen to those affected directly by the gun violence epidemic. By bringing these stories to the forefront of our discussions on gun violence, we can highlight the specific needs of at-risk communities and advocate for a more informed and survivor-focused approach to building safer communities.

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