Sensible Solutions To Prevent Gun Violence in the U.S.
Gun violence in the United States is a pervasive public health issue. Ending this crisis requires a multipronged approach to address the many forms of gun violence that affect our communities. Firearm suicides, homicides, intimate partner and domestic violence, community gun violence, gun trafficking, and more all contribute to the immediate and growing need for comprehensive gun violence prevention policies.
Gun violence is not inevitable. The following resources discuss sensible solutions to address the gun violence epidemic.
Activists participate in a "March for Our Lives" rally against gun violence in Washington, D.C., on June 11, 2022. (Getty/Paul Morigi)
How To Make Schools Safer Without Additional Physical Security Measures
The newly enacted Bipartisan Safer Communities Act can help schools and districts create safer learning environments without resorting to implementing measures that harden schools.
Centering Youth in Community Violence Interventions as Part of a Comprehensive Approach to Countering Gun Violence
Community violence intervention programs are a critical part of a comprehensive approach to reduce the impact of rising gun violence on youth and in U.S. communities.
Debunking Myths the Gun Lobby Perpetuates Following Mass Shootings
The facts disprove the dangerous myths that the gun lobby routinely deploys following mass shootings in its attempts to undermine calls for commonsense gun reform.
Recommendations for Newly Confirmed ATF Director Steve Dettelbach
This coalition letter, led by the Center for American Progress in partnership with gun violence prevention and allied organizations, includes a list of immediate actions the U.S. Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives can take to reduce gun violence.
Hospital-Based Intervention Programs Reduce Violence and Save Money
Hospital-based community violence intervention programs combat cycles of violent crime and retaliation by engaging patients in the recovery process immediately following injury.
Community-Based Violence Interruption Programs Can Reduce Gun Violence
Violence interruption is a community-based intervention strategy that can reduce gun violence and improve public safety in neighborhoods around the country.
The United States Must Address Its Gun Trafficking Crisis
Gun trafficking fuels crime and undermines state and local efforts to mitigate violence; the Biden administration has taken important steps that must be complemented by congressional and state-level policies.
Gun Suicides Among Former and Current Military Members: A Summary of Key Challenges and Solutions
This fact sheet summarizes a recent Center for American Progress report on gun suicides among former and current military members in the United States.
