#73 - Taking Action In The Wake of Tragedy: Robb Elementary School

#73 - Taking Action In The Wake of Tragedy: Robb Elementary School

From Off The Beaten Podcast by Dion McGill

June 23, 2022 · 20 min · Episode 72

About this episode

Dion McGill discusses actionable steps individuals can take in response to school shootings and mass tragedies.

Every time another school shooting or mass shooting happens, I am approached by people asking, "What can I do? What can we do?" So I wanted to take a moment to offer some actionable steps you can take in the face of this tragedy. State: UPDATE: Governor Pritzker has signed HB 4729, which will fund a statewide public awareness campaign to promote safe firearm storage. It's effective date is January 1, 2023. Feel free to send him a thank you!!! Springfield Office of the Governor207 State HouseSpringfield, IL 62706Phone: 217-782-6830 or 217-782-6831 Chicago Office of the GovernorJames R. Thompson Center100 W. Randolph, 16-100Chicago, IL 60601Phone: 312-814-2121 or 312-814-2122 Contact the Governor Online Federal: Reach out to your congressmen and let them know you want to see action now to prevent tragedies like the one in Uvalde Texas and that failure to do so could greatly impact your support of them in future elections. Congress: Find your Members Education & Resources Giffords: Courage to Fight Violence Radiolab Presents: More Perfect - The Gun Show, WNYC The Trace: Investigating Gun Violence in America Supporting Strong Communities Changing the Beat of Mental Health: Amplifying…

Topics covered

  • school shooting
  • gun violence
  • mental health
  • community action

Keywords

  • Robb Elementary School
  • firearm storage
  • public awareness campaign
  • mental health resources

Mentioned in this episode

Products: Giffords, Radiolab Presents: More Perfect, The Trace

Books & works: Courage to Fight Violence, Radiolab Presents: More Perfect - The Gun Show, The Trace, Investigating Gun Violence in America, Changing the Beat of Mental Health, Amplifying Our Voice

Places: Springfield, HouseSpringfield, IL, Chicago, 100Chicago, Uvalde, Texas, Illinois

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