Washington Ceasefire

06/26/2024

https://www.yahoo.com/news/us-surgeon-general-declares-gun-090259096.html

The U.S. surgeon general on Tuesday declared gun violence a public health crisis, driven by the fast-growing number of injuries and deaths involving fi****ms in the country. The advisory issued by Dr. Vivek Murthy, the nation's top doctor, came as the U.S. grappled with another summer weekend marked...

04/12/2024

A new billboard can be seen over I-94 near Dickerson Avenue and Harper Avenue reminding Michiganders about the state’s new gun safe storage law. The billboard was sponsored by Physicians for the Prevention of Gun Violence, an organization of doctors who are working to prevent the gun injuries and deaths that they often see in their work.

“Just as doctors routinely counsel patients about the importance of seatbelts, sunscreen, and bicycle helmets, we must also talk to our patients about firearm injury prevention. Secure storage will prevent curious toddlers from accessing fi****ms kept in their homes and will protect children and families from entirely avoidable deaths and injuries.,” said Dr. Sonya Lewis, President of Physicians for the Prevention of Gun Violence

Thanks to Lafayette American for the creative work on this!

Can you help us put up more billboards across the state? Donate here: https://secure.everyaction.com/q8u7lKJabUODWrxA8jSm6Q2?fbclid=IwAR2xENOJkX_1bJ3Ydq0xtTAuiJcrs68CT0UHkt1TvMeoJZnqgF2XzVC8fhk

03/29/2024

Wednesday, April 10th at Town Hall Seattle!
Town Hall Seattle

Dr. Jonathan M. Metzl reflects on the deeply ingrained societal forces that perpetuate mass shootings and challenges conventional approaches to gun reform.

In 2018, there was a mass shooting with an AR-15 at a Waffle House. The racially charged act of violence led Dr. Jonathan M. Metzl, a Nashville-based gun policy scholar and author, to advocate for gun reform. But how can we stop gun violence in a nation that sees hundreds of mass shootings every yea...

12/30/2023

Happy New Year!

Please read our year-end edition of The Washington CeaseFire Wire, here:

From a health standpoint, gun violence is particularly relevant to high school students.  Gun deaths are the number one cause of death in their age group. We present evidence-based facts about gun violence to high school students, without embellishment or a political agenda. The goal of our program...

09/08/2023

Hi All -

Some additional news about our upcoming 5K - we now have $50 gift certificates from Super Jock 'n Jill for top finishers!!!

As our event is relatively small and many of the participants are walkers, this just might be your best chance to win an award.

Hope to see you there!

05/04/2023

LAST CHANCE TO GiveBIG !
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WHAT DOES GUN VIOLENCE PREVENTION LOOK LIKE?

It looks like working with local businesses to create safe, gun-free spaces.
It looks like teaching high school students facts about gun violence and how to safeguard their health.
It looks like planting daffodils to commemorate victims of gun violence.
It looks like getting the community together to walk or run to show support for taking action against gun violence.

And of course, it looks like advocating for common sense gun legislation!

We’re proud of the work we do at Washington CeaseFire!

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MissionWashington CeaseFire is a grassroots organization dedicated to preventing firearm-related injuries and deaths by empowering individuals and groups to adopt evidence-based policies and practices resulting in safer homes, schools, and communities. Washingon...

04/09/2023

https://www.yahoo.com/news/senate-passes-ban-assault-weapons-000954619.html

The bill must now go back to the House for concurrence on amendments before it can be signed by the governor.

03/30/2023

The question we always think about at Washington CeaseFire is: "How do we move the needle with regard to reducing gun violence?"

One way we are moving the proverbial needle is by giving our health-oriented, facts-and-data based presentation on firearm violence and gun safety to high school students around the state, to rave reviews from students and educators alike.

Here we are meeting with Greg Schwab, Assistant Superintendent of the Edmonds School District to develop a plan to incorporate our presentation into the standard high school curriculum!