Youth Firearm Injury Prevention Partner Toolkit
This toolkit is a resource to extend the reach of this important campaign. It includes critical data points, the "Agree to Agree" amplification guide and more, to help you engage your partners and your community. The goal is to encourage people to find common ground to reduce the impact of gun violence on children and teens across all communities in the U.S.
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#1 cause of death
Gun injuries are the leading cause of death for children and teens ages 1‑17, surpassing car crashes for the first time in two decades.
Source: Gun Violence in the U.S. 2023, Johns Hopkins Center for Gun Violence Solutions and Center for Suicide Prevention -
82%
82% of Americans agree that having more productive conversations can help reduce gun injury and death among children and teens.
Source: Ad Council-Led Survey 2024 -
84%
84% of parents support health care systems playing a role in preventing and reducing gun violence.
Source: Northwell Health Gun Violence Prevention Issues & Creative Testing (2022)
Resources to get you started
Amplification guide
Amplify the "Agree to Agree" initiative using our guide.
Parents++ campaign overview
A one-page fact sheet that includes background information on our parents ++ (parents and those with children and teens in their inner orbit) audience.
Health Care Professionals campaign overview
A one-page fact sheet that includes background information on our health care professionals audience.
Press release
Learn more about the "Agree to Agree" initiative through our launch press release distributed on Februrary 27, 2025.
Frequently Asked Questions
Learn more about the campaign and get answers to some frequently asked questions about how to support the important message of youth firearm injury prevention.
We can make a difference
"Agree to Agree" is an initiative powered by a coalition of health care and brand leaders. These organizations have firsthand experience with the devastating toll gun violence takes on communities across the country. They’ve partnered with us to drive conversations, help people find common ground, and share evidence-based strategies for preventing all forms of gun violence.
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