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Half of young people report thinking about mass shootings at least weekly, according to a study conducted by Project Unloaded, which is why Dineen emphasizes the importance of balancing training with conversations on the subject.
At Project Unloaded we’ve seen firsthand that this approach to cultural change is viable. Through a positive, fact-based social media campaign we saw nearly 20% of teens shift their views against gun ownership after receiving simple messages on gun risks. This type of culture change has worked before.
Through a series of social media and on-the-ground campaigns, including a strong Instagram presence and the strategic use of TikTok influencers to appeal to young people, I am working with Project Unloaded to elevate the facts and create a community for those who choose not to own a gun.
Project Unloaded, is working to change the belief — contradicted by the data but held by many Americans — that owning a gun makes them safer, by working with teen activists to help spread awareness of the ways gun ownership increases the risk of injury or death.
As of March 28, there have been 130 mass shootings in the United States this year, according to the Gun Violence Archive. That means there have been more mass shootings than days in 2023.
A new government study highlights just how violent America’s recent past has been by showing a surge in gunfire injuries during the COVID-19 pandemic, when the number of people fatally shooting each other — and themselves — also increased.
By: Daniela Prizont-Cado WISCONSIN (CBS 58) — For some, Valentine’s Day is a reminder of the lives that were lost due to senseless gun violence.
Arusha Ramaswamy of Fayetteville-Manlius High school is only 15 years old, but by joining multiple activist organizations like Project Unloaded–she’s already made it her mission to educate Central New Yorkers on the potential dangers of owning a gun.
Project Unloaded is working to get young people more involved in the conversations around gun violence. Watch the story: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NkAGZBs2ZdA
To turn the page on gun violence, we must tell a different story about guns. With your help, we can grow our work and save lives.
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