“End Family Fire” Campaign Hopes to Combat Accidental Child Gun Deaths
The nonprofit that helped popularize Smokey Bear and “friends don’t let friends drive drunk” is teaming up with a gun control group to promote safe firearm storage. See the “End Family Fire” Campaign they have produced.
On May 17, 2018, our newly formed Chapter 2 and 3 Firearm Injury and Gun Violence Prevention Committee met at Cohen Children’s Medical Center. There were over 30 attendees from both Chapters, including students, parents, residents, and attending physicians. Jeff Ostreicher from Chapter 2 and Nina Agrawal of Chapter 3 will co-chair this joint endeavor. Four working groups are planned: Legislative Advocacy, Research and Education, Grassroots, and Media Outreach. If you would like to help, click Jeff and Nina’s names above to email them.
Resources:
- Firearm Safety and Injury Prevention – AAP resource.
- Talking to Children about the Shooting – from the National Child Traumatic Stress Network.