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Gun Violence in Minnesota: The Facts Vs. Myths and How to Prevent It 3:00-4:30 pm

When:

Thursday, March 07, 2024, 3:00 PM until 4:30 PM Central Time (US & Canada) (UTC-06:00)

Where:

Mill City Commons Office, Room 215
1201 West River Parkway
Minneapolis, MN 55454

Event Contact(s):

Jane Stacy

Category:

Education

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Gun violence is a public health issue that has reached epidemic proportions. The most recent data released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention showed firearms were the leading cause of death among children 1-19 years old. The Minnesota Department of Health reports that in the last decade almost 80% of firearm deaths in Minnesota were suicides.

While the data is overwhelming, there has been progress and still many evidence-based solutions available to us that can make our communities safer. Join us as we hear from Maggiy Emery, Executive Director of Protect Minnesota, who will get us up to speed on this important issue.

Protect Minnesota was founded in 1991 as a coalition of 16 statewide groups committed to working together to prevent gun violence. Its mission is to prevent gun violence through engagement, advocacy, and community led solutions.

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