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Change starts with people who are willing to take action.
From raising awareness about the warning signs of violence to supporting prevention efforts, there are many ways to make a difference. sandyhookpromise.org/get-inv…
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Today is National SAVE Day! 🧡
We’re celebrating @NATIONALSAVE Promise Clubs and the students working to make school safety a priority in their communities, while honoring Alex Orange's legacy.
#SandyHookPromise #ProtectOurKids #HonorWithAction #NationalSAVEDay
Online threats are never “just a joke.” Viral trends targeting schools can cause real fear and have serious consequences.
Talk with young people about responsible online behavior.
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It's #NationalSafeSchoolsWeek, created to raise awareness of the importance of making school safety a priority! Learn more from @sandyhook and the SAVE Promise Clubs program, and get fun activity ideas to lead this week. sandyhookpromise.org/blog/yo…
In the aftermath of the tragedy at Silver Rail Elementary in Bend, Oregon, young people may have difficult questions and fears. These resources offer guidance on supporting children and caring for yourself during this difficult time: sandyhookpromise.org/resourc…
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Following the tragedy at Silver Rail Elementary in Bend, Oregon, @NicoleHockley spoke with @nytimes about why school safety must go beyond physical security.
Recognizing warning signs and intervening early are critical to preventing violence.
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“What I cannot accept is that we keep allowing this to be the story of childhood in America,” - @NicoleHockley
#ProtectOurKids #EndGunViolence #HonorWithAction #SandyHookPromise
A Shooting Strikes an Elementary School. Some Doubt Policy Change Will Follow edweek.org/leadership/a-shoo…
Our hearts are with the Silver Rail Elementary School community in Bend, Oregon, after a shooting yesterday took the lives of three children, ages 5, 8, and 11, and a teacher.
Every child deserves to feel safe at school. Every child deserves to grow up.
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Three children and a teacher were killed at Silver Rail Elementary School in Bend, Oregon. Two others are critically injured.
This is devastating. It's infuriating. And it should never be normal.
Our children deserve to be safe at school.
#EndGunViolence #ProtectOurKids
A 5-year-old, 8-year-old, 11-year-old and one teacher were killed in the shooting at Silver Rail Elementary School in Bend, Oregon on Thursday, authorities said in a press conference. Two other victims, a 7-year-old and a 54-year-old teacher were taken to a hospital with injuries.
Officers responded to the scene three minutes after a person in a vehicle called 911 to report being shot at multiple times. Moments later, authorities reported that a community member shot and killed the suspect, after seeing them enter the school. cbsn.ws/4ypPyoH
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BREAKING: At least two people were hospitalized after a shooting at an elementary school in Bend, Oregon, and the shooter is dead, police say. apnews.com/article/oregon-sc…
A 3-year-old boy in Caldwell County, North Carolina, was injured after accessing a loaded firearm that had been left unsecured on a bedroom desk.
We must all come together to prevent children from having access to loaded firearms in their homes.
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On this day in 2022, a mass shooting occurred in the Hedingham neighborhood of Raleigh, North Carolina, and took the lives of five people, while injuring 2. Our thoughts are with the families of the victims and the entire community.
#HonorWithAction #EndGunViolence #Remembrance
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🚀 HELLO! ¡HOLA! 🌎 2 languages, 1 powerful promise: every child belongs, every voice matters, and every dream can soar! 🦉💙 Proud to celebrate the @sandyhook Promise with our Owls. Together, we fly to the future and beyond! #StartWithHello @dallasschools @CounselingDISD
A 2026 study presented at the @AmerAcadPeds National Conference found that more than half of firearm-owning families with children ages 1–5 had at least one firearm stored unlocked, loaded, or both.
#SecureStorage saves lives.
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In the aftermath of the shooting in Erie, Pennsylvania, families and an entire community are facing unimaginable grief.
Healing after a tragedy like this takes time, connection, and support.
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Eight people, including two young children, were killed in Erie, Pennsylvania.
We cannot allow the repeated loss of children, parents, and entire families to become something our country simply accepts. We must turn our grief into action that saves lives.
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Our hearts are with the Erie, Pennsylvania, community following reports of a devastating shooting that left nine people dead, including two children.
We can’t let the everyday killing of innocent people become normal. #EndGunViolence #ProtectOurKids
Nine people, including two children, are reported dead after a mass shooting and an hours-long standoff in Erie. According to CBS affiliate Erie News Now, police were called to Perry Street around 5 p.m. on Friday after witnesses reported seeing a man firing a gun before he entered a home. Two women were found dead in the street, and more victims were found dead inside the home. cbsn.ws/3VFZsF4
Supporting mental health isn't always about having the right answers. Sometimes, it's about listening, checking in, and making sure the people around us know they matter.
This #WorldMentalHealthDay, consider one small way you can show up for someone in your life. 💚
People who hurt themselves or others often show warning signs before they carry out an act of violence. Text KNOW to 79775 to learn the signs.
#EndGunViolence #ProtectOurKids #SandyHookPromise #SaySomethingSavesLives #knowtheSigns
Feeling left out can have a lasting impact.
This #NationalBullyingPreventionMonth, pay attention to who might be feeling left out and look for small ways to make our schools and communities more inclusive.
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