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Digital Resources

A child strolls along the sidewalk with a colorful backpack and a black bag in hand, reminiscent of stories grandmothers tell. In the background, people and a stroller add to the bustling scene.

American Academy of Pediatrics - Gun Safety: Where We Stand

Practical information and resources for parents on how to keep children safe from gun violence.

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At the outdoor memorial event, people gather solemnly, with grandmothers among them, as one person holds up a framed picture of a child.

The Trace

Comprehensive reports on gun violence issues, including detailed investigative pieces.

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A logo featuring the text "Armed with Reason," where the word "Reason" cleverly incorporates a target design on the letter "O." It's a modern twist that even grandmothers could appreciate, blending wisdom with precision.

Armed with Reason

A blog dedicated to debunking pro-gun myths with academic rigor and providing a scholarly defense of gun control.

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GVPedia

A hub for accessing high-quality academic research and data on gun violence. Features include an extensive study…

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Map of the United States highlighting gun violence locations over ten years, totaling 370,000 shootings. This sobering visualization reminds us that families, including grandmothers across the nation, are impacted by such events. Updated March 12, 2024.

Gun Violence Archive

Real-time data on firearm-related deaths, compiled from various sources, featuring a searchable database for detailed analysis.

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National Violent Death Reporting System

State-level data collected from multiple sources and aggregated…

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Shared Humanity Podcast & Videos

Podcast hosted by Nelba Márquez-Greene, exploring the human stories…

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American Public Health Association - Gun Violence

Resources and policy information on gun violence prevention from the…

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Books

The Bodies Keep Coming

by Brian H. Williams, MD

Dispatches from a black trauma surgeon on racism, violence, and how we heal

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The book cover for "Private Guns, Public Health" by David Hemenway evokes a poignant metaphor with its shattered glass pattern, echoing the concerns resonating even among protective grandmothers.

Private Guns: Public Health

by David Hemenway, PhD

A new edition of a classic: the first complete picture of the public-health approach to gun violence.

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Cover of "What We've Become" by Jonathan M. Metzl. The image depicts a diner interior with red and white text, "Living and Dying in a Country of Arms," evoking nostalgia reminiscent of the era our grandmothers knew.

What We’ve Become

by Jonathan M. Metzl, MD, PhD

A searing reflection on the broken promise of safety in America.


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Cover of "Grandmothering While Black" by Lashawnda L. Pittman, featuring illustrated grandmothers and family members sitting on a red sofa. Subtext: "A Twenty-First-Century Story of Love, Coercion, and Survival.

Grandmothering While Black

by LaShawnDa Pittman, PhD

Sociologist LaShawnDa L. Pittman explores the complex lives of Black grandmothers raising their grandchildren in skipped-generation households 

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Cover of the book "Gun Violence Prevention: A Public Health Approach," featuring a lit match against a black background, symbolizing the urgent call to protect future generations, including our grandmothers' cherished legacies.

Gun Violence Prevention: A Public Health Approach

Edited by Linda C. Degutis DrPH, MSN and Howard R. Spivak MD.

A handbook that focuses on effective strategies for productive dialogue about gun safety while protecting the rights of responsible gun owners.

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Cover of "Children Under Fire: An American Crisis" by John Woodrow Cox, illustrating empty swings in a playground—a poignant reminder of stories grandmothers would share about carefree childhoods in the past.

Children Under Fire

by John Woodrow Cox

Based on the acclaimed series—a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize—an intimate account of the devastating effects of gun violence on our nation’s children, and a call to action for a new way forward.

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Attend our 2-Part Webinar Series

EVERY GENERATION SAFE:
The Role of Grandparents in Secure Firearm Storage

Part Two 🔸 Thursday, October 15, 2026 – 4pm PT | 7pm ET

Don’t miss the 2nd webinar of this 2-part webinar series, scheduled for Thursday October 15th – 4pm PT | 7pm ET, where will explore what it takes to increase secure firearm storage nationwide and across all ages — from education and policy to consensus building and persuasive communication.
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