Resources
WHAT A BULLET CAN DO has been created as a resource for the
gun violence prevention movement in the United States.
That is the aim: preventing further gun violence against human beings.
The links provided here will take you to the websites of organizations providing support to survivors of gun violence as well as gun violence prevention organizations. This list is just a start. It will continue to grow!
Survivor Support
Everytown Survivor Network, part of Everytown for Gun Safety, providing community and support for survivors of gun violence nationwide and helping to amplify their stories.
Find a therapist at Psychology Today.
American Foundation for Suicide Prevention: Find a support group here.
Survivors Empowered, empowering survivors of violence to use their stories to make the world a safer place.
Gun Violence Prevention Organizations
Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence, the oldest organization in the gun violence prevention movement. “Brady’s multi-pronged approach of education, litigation, and legislation will ensure that every community is safe…”
Everytown for Gun Safety, “a movement of Americans working together to end gun violence and build safer communities.” Everytown includes the following groups/programs:
Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America, a nationwide organization with statewide chapters, working for sensible gun laws. Inclusive for all regardless of gender. Gun owners welcome!
Be SMART for Kids, an Everytown campaign to reduce child death/injury from unintentional shootings and suicides.
Students Demand Action, high school and college students nationwide working to create a future free of gun violence.
Mayors Against Illegal Guns, a coalition of mayors and former mayors committed to advancing policies, practices, and legislation to reduce gun violence.
Giffords, The Courage to Fight Gun Violence, founded by former Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords and NASA Astronaut and Navy Captain Mark Kelly.
The National Black and Brown Gun Violence Prevention Consortium, people of color-led institutions partnering for systemic change through grassroots gun violence reduction strategies, technical assistance, research, and public policy development and implementation.
Disclosure: I am a supporter/volunteer member of Everytown for Gun Safety and Moms Demand Action. I am a volunteer presenter of Be SMART. All content and opinions at WHAT A BULLET CAN DO are expressly my own.