Today marks 25 years since the Columbine shooting.

Decades later, students still fear gun violence. This week, the Congressional Dads Caucus met with advocates from New Yorkers Against Gun Violence to discuss how Congress must keep our communities safe. We owe it to the victims and survivors to end gun violence now.

Gun violence is the leading cause of death for kids – too many have endured the horrors of this epidemic.

I welcomed 11 NY students to Congressional Dads Caucus to speak about their gut-wrenching experiences.

The GOP should listen to their stories & tell them directly why they refuse to act.

Our Dads Caucus meeting today was steered by two of our working groups: the Family Mental Health Working Group, led by Rep. Rob Menendez, and the Gun Violence Prevention Working Group, led by Rep. Dan Goldman. We heard stories and examples of how we need to do better for families.

At this week's Congressional Dads Caucus meeting, our Family Mental Health Working Group brought together New Jersey Firefighters, Mental Health America, and NAMI to discuss the importance of mental health and its impact on families.

We also met with New Yorkers Against Gun Violence invited by Rep. Dan Goldman’s GVP Working

🔊 It's not too late to donate! NYC youth, trained by NYAGV’s ReACTION program, are heading to DC tomorrow to fight gun violence! Support them in learning advanced advocacy, sharing their stories, and pushing for real change. Donate now! tinyurl.com/NYAGVstudentsDC #NYCYouth

Join us on Thursday, May 16th from 5:30 - 7:30pm at the Selina Hotel’s garden for our Spring Cocktail Party! Meet our team, learn about our advocacy and education work for a safer NY, and enjoy drinks and small bites. Tickets: $35. tinyurl.com/CocktailPartyM…

Standing united against gun violence with Williamsburg Charter School! 🌟 Our recent collaboration event, 'Stand Against Gun Violence,' was a powerful day of education, reflection, and action. From exploring root causes to healing communities.

Join the movement! NYC youth, trained by NYAGV’s ReACTION program, are heading to DC this April to fight gun violence! Help them learn advanced advocacy, share their stories, and push for real change. Donate now to make it happen! tinyurl.com/NYAGVstudentsDC

ICYMI: Check out Khaleel M. Anderson (He/Him/His) ‘s op-ed in EMPIRE REPORT urging support of the School Anti-Violence Education Act & universal after school programming across the state.

It’s wrong that in NY families cannot seek damages for the emotional pain and suffering caused by the wrongful death of a loved one. The NYS Senate Democrats are fighting to ensure that our law to change that, Grieving Families Act, makes it into the state budget this year.

Urge support for Senate Bill 8485, the Grieving Families Act. It ensures justice, deters negligence, and values human life beyond economic terms. Let's prioritize compassion over financial status in New York law. #GrievingFamiliesAct #JusticeForAll

We need to keep young people engaged in safe & supportive spaces after the school day. Gun violence is the leading cause of death for NY’s youth & more than a 1/3 of violent crime involving youth occurs right after school hours. Universal afterschool will make our kids safer.

We are always working to make Manhattan safer using all of the tools at our disposal, including targeted enforcement and investing in our communities – and it’s working. In 2023, major crime was down in every category ⬇️

Update: NYAGV's gun violence prevention education gains national attention. Our team leads a Harvard workshop, aiming to empower educators in discussing critical education for preventing gun violence & fostering stronger classroom bonds. Support us today! tinyurl.com/NYAGVYouthToHa…

Help empower youth through advocacy! NYAGV brings students to meet lawmakers at all levels, from city council to Albany and DC. Support our upcoming DC trip - please donate today to cover transportation, lodging, and advocacy materials for our youth.
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Join the movement! NYC youth, trained by NYAGV’s ReACTION program, are heading to DC this April to fight gun violence! Help them learn advanced advocacy, share their stories, and push for real change. Donate now to make it happen! tinyurl.com/NYAGVstudentsDC