gun violence

Gun violence is a preventable public health tragedy affecting communities all over the US. More than 100 Americans die by gun violence every day (efsgv.org). Watch the videos below and review the content of websites.

In a 500-word essay, consider the impact of gun violence on children, families and communities. Also, discuss the role of the public health/community nurse in the prevention of firearm violence. Please double space and include a separate citation page.

Watch: Gun Violence

Watch: Preventing Firearm-Related Injury and Death: A Targeted Intervention

CDC website https://www.cdc.gov/violenceprevention/index.html

NYSNA Position Statement https://www.nysna.org/position-statement-gun-viole…

Pediatric Nurse Practitioners https://www.jpedhc.org/article/S0891-5245(13)00127…

Firearm Injury: A Public Health Problem https://health.ucdavis.edu/what-you-can-do/a-publi…

Educational materials https://health.ucdavis.edu/what-you-can-do/educati…