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Every week in Washington, 2 young people under the age of 24 die of gun violence. . .
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Our Executive Director Kristen Comer and the rest of the Youth Suicide Prevention Program's relief team at the American Suicide Prevention Foundation's Out of the Darkness Overnight on June 21st. Read more about suicide prevention and firearms and the event in Kristen's blog.
Washington CeaseFire is a statewide nonprofit organization dedicated to reducing gun violence in Washington state through education, research, and advocacy. CeaseFire was formed in 1983 by a group of citizens who had been directly affected by gun violence and has grown to more than 6,000 members across the state.
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It May Just be the Bridge or the Gun
Let's face it, the topic of suicide is generally uncomfortable. Like firearm violence, it is often considered something that happens to someone else, or someone else's family. The reality is that suicide is very prevalent in our communities -- especially here in the Pacific Northwest. And, it's an issue that is closely tied to firearm storage and firearm safety. Over the years, research has consistently shown that suicide is an impulsive decision, and can be prevented. Access to firearms or a convenient method increases the likelihood that the impulse will actually be carried out.
Our Work Continues
In the aftermath of the Supreme Court’s historic decision on the 2nd Amendment, many people have been asking me, “What is the road ahead?” I’m sure many of you are asking the same question.
Out of the Darkness
A comment on NPR’s Talk of the Nation Blog on the DC Gun Ban Case reads, “12 years ago my 16 year old brother discovered a gun at a friend's home which was unlocked, loaded and barely hidden. Later he stole that gun and used it to end his own life.”
We need a Mental Health Bill
It is important that we tell our representatives what we want, and hold them accountable. One of the best ways to do this is to tell them directly.