#UNDERSTANDTHESHOOTER
Preventing interpersonal gun violence through the intersection of youth development and public health.
#UNDERSTANDTHESHOOTER
Preventing interpersonal gun violence through the intersection of youth development and public health.
Check out our 2024 APR!
The T.R.I.G.G.E.R. Project proudly presents to you our inaugural Annual Performance Report! We spent 2024 cultivating collective healing and proactive protective opportunities with and for youth exposed to the disease of gun violence.
Gun Violence is a disease that spreads through modeled behavior. When treated through a true public health lens, we can spread prevention, defined by American Public Health Associaition (APHA) as the efforts and events that occur before the trigger is pulled, and work together to prevent future gun violence.
The trigger is pulled because of fear of getting got first.
The trigger is pulled because it makes them feel as if they won.
The trigger is pulled because the gun make you feel powerful.
What does it mean to GUNDERSTAND? Before your mind contemplates solutions, let your heart ponder the root of the problem. The True Reasons I Grabbed the Gun
Evolved from Risks (T.R.I.G.G.E.R) Project
will allow empaths the opportunity
to achieve a real grasp of the nature, significance, and validation
of the individual risk factors, systemic root causes, social determinants of health,
involved in interpersonal gun violence which mostly
impact Black people.
Ending gun violence is not a one-fix solution. Preventing gun violence
requires a comprehensive understanding and approach present in all levels of society.
Our Gun Violence Prevention programs, events, training, and advocacy are rooted in increasing the protective factors through Socio-Emotional Learning, civvic engagement, and economic opportunity to combat the infectious spread of gun violence trauma.
#TRIGGERUniversity youth leader respond to the question:
Why is the trigger pulled?
Did you know gun violence is a disease that spreads through modeled behavior?
Hear from youth leader who responds to the question:
Do you feel safe?
Did you know gun violence is the number one cause of youth death in America?
Our virtual Summer Youth Employment Program partnered with local community - Benning Courts - and Metropolitan Police Department to bring youth a stage and platform to showcase their voice, message, creativity, and gifts. Character strengths of social intelligence, creativity, and grit were activated purposefully and passionately.
True Reasons I Grabbed the Gun Evolved from Risks, produced by Straight to the Point Media, tells a story often overlooked -from the shooter's point of view.
Although death by firearms in America is a public health crisis, we believe that our country is in a fixed state of acceptance of gun violence in urban cities. Legislators and community members accept gun violence as a societal norm for
people of disadvantaged communities.
Learn why the gun gives an invisible soul an invincible feeling.
Take a look inside of the livestreaming of #YouthDayDC! All artists, presentation creators, and leaders were from the ages of 6-20 years old. Youth voice, youth choice is an evidence-based approach to youth engagement. #YouthDayDC from planning to implementation is the manifestation of positive youth development and practice. Youth-led presentations topics included healthy relationships, ending gun violence, positive self-image, and inner peace.
The state of gun violence has been gradual and present for four decades in our nation’s capital. Watch the Founder of The T.R.I.G.G.E.R. Project, Tia Bell, speak on the local and National public health crisis of youth violence and interpersonal gun violence. Full program here: https://www.facebook.com/watch/live/?v=484475902794709&ref=watch_permalink
Through a partnership with the Department of Employment Services, 125 youth are paid to develop themselves and community through a summer of project-based learning and self-exploration.
Research has proven that brain development and creativity is stunted by stress and trauma. Partnerships with local artists and entrepreneurs enable youth to cope and engage in healing.
We often exclude our youth from the conversations that lead to decisions that impact their lives the most. Youth are trained and presented with opportunity to organize.
Did you know that June is Gun Violence Awareness Month? Inquire about our specialized activities geared towards self and social awareness. Join us June 2 for Festival.
Are you a parent, program coordinator, violence interrupter, educator, advocate, survivor, or believer that gun violence can end? Schedule "Understand the Shooter" or curriculum training today.
Violence prevention is about taking public health versus criminal or political approach. Partner with intent to build research and reform. Consult with us for team training.
Your generous support and contributions will enable us to launch the project in voicing root causes of gun violence. We aim to reduce homicides by 50%.
Stop ONE shooting, save TWO lives.
Learn more about our upcoming events, fundraisers, and more!
Check out our Prevention Post Newsletter highlighting QI grows and glows!