The Youth Gun Violence Prevention campaign, Agree to Agree, raises awareness of a pressing health crisis impacting youth: gun violence. Gun injuries are the leading cause of death for children and teens ages 1-17 in the U.S. And while many people believe that gun violence is a highly divisive topic with no common ground or agreement, research shows that we agree on more than we think. From parents, gun owners, non-gun owners, gun violence survivors, health care professionals and more, we agree that gun violence shouldn’t be the leading cause of death for children and teens. The campaign encourages productive conversations about gun violence to help reduce the impact of gun injuries on children and teens, and is focused on reaching distinct audiences, including parents and those with children in their lives, and health care professionals.

All creative drives to AgreetoAgree.org — or the health care professional tailored experience at AgreetoAgree.org/HealthCare — where visitors can explore conversation guides and resources to learn more about the impact of gun injuries on children and teens, and support collaborative conversations about preventing gun violence.

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In any crisis, time is precious. Those in crisis need time to think things over, to seek professional support, and to heal. When a loved one is saying or doing things that suggest they intend to harm themselves or others, having access to a gun can create a dangerous situation.

Extreme risk laws currently exist in 21 states and Washington D.C. In Illinois, these civil orders – known as Firearm Restraining Orders (FROs) – temporarily prevent someone in crisis from purchasing or possessing firearms. By doing so, they can pause a potentially deadly situation and give someone the time they need to heal.

Air the new Illinois-specific Extreme Risk Laws Education PSA to raise awareness of how Firearm Restraining Orders can be used as a crisis intervention tool for loved ones. Visit Illinois.gov/PauseToHeal to learn more.

End Family Fire highlights the importance of safe gun storage and introduces the term "family fire," giving a name to a shooting that results from someone misusing an unsecured firearm from the home. Unintentional shootings, firearm suicide, and intentional shootings are all forms of family fire.

With about 42% of U.S. adults living in a gun-owning household and more than 48,000 people dying from gun violence in 2022, it is clear that family fire is an issue that affects communities across the country.

All creative drives to EndFamilyFire.org or DaElSiguientePaso.org where firearm owners can explore safe storage information and personal stories. Firearm owners are encouraged to take the next step to store all their guns more securely to protect their loved ones and communities.