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Protecting Children From Gun Violence

Sandy Hook Promise envisions a future where children are free from shootings and acts of violence in their schools, homes, and communities.

Sandy Hook Promise envisions a future where children are free from shootings and acts of violence in their schools, homes, and communities.

Our Impact

Proven progress against school shootings and violence. See the results →
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Participated in Know the Signs Programs
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Confirmed Lives SaveD
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Anonymous Tips Received
What We Do

Building A National Movement To Prevent Gun Violence

Education

Know the Signs programs help prevent school violence, shootings, and other harmful acts – at no cost to schools.

Organization

More than 21,000 Promise Leader volunteers working across all 50 states to drive change and keep kids safe.

Research

Comprehensive and rigorous evaluations reveal best practices in school violence prevention and the basis for our proven programs.

Advocacy

Leading on state and federal laws that advance student safety and mental health and prevent gun violence.

Sandy Hook Promise is a national nonprofit organization founded and led by several family members whose loved ones were killed at Sandy Hook Elementary School on December 14, 2012. Based in Newtown, Connecticut, our intent is to honor all victims of gun violence by turning our tragedy into a moment of transformation.

Take Action To Protect Kids

We need your help in creating lasting change. Please join us by doing what you can. No action is too small.

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Volunteer To Help

As a Promise Leader, you'll organize your community to prevent gun violence and protect children.

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Give to the Cause

Your contribution helps to raise awareness and bring our violence prevention programs to more students.

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Use Your Voice

You can help pass legislation that supports school safety and violence prevention measures.

Make The Promise

Join the 10,292,980 people who’ve already made the promise to protect children from gun violence.

Join the 10,292,980 people who’ve already made the promise to protect children from gun violence.

*By providing your mobile phone number, you opt in to receive calls and texts from Sandy Hook Promise. Text STOP to 79775 to opt out, HELP for help. Message & data rates may apply. Privacy policy.

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Our mission is to educate and empower youth and adults to prevent violence in schools, homes, and communities.

Make The Promise

Join the 10,292,980 people who’ve already made the promise to protect children from gun violence.

Join the 10,292,980 people who’ve already made the promise to protect children from gun violence.

*By providing your mobile phone number, you opt in to receive calls and texts from Sandy Hook Promise. Text STOP to 79775 to opt out, HELP for help. Message & data rates may apply. Privacy policy.

Sandy Hook Promise Is A Recognized top rated nonprofit Organization

Sandy Hook Promise Is A Recognized top rated nonprofit Organization

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