Preventing Tragedies Like the Buffalo Mass Shooting
May 17, 2022
The warning signs and policies that can save lives
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The mission of Sandy Hook Promise is to end school shootings and create a culture change that prevents violence and other harmful acts that hurt children. Through our evidence-informed “Know the Signs” programs, we teach young people and adults to recognize, intervene, and get help for individuals who may be at risk of hurting themselves or others. All SHP offerings are available to schools and youth organizations at no cost.
For more information on legislation that protects children from gun violence in schools, homes, and communities, visit the Sandy Hook Promise Action Fund website.
The warning signs and policies that can save lives
Newtown, CT — Yesterday, an 18-year-old white supremacist wearing
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Lives are being saved and children are more secure, connected, and emotionally intelligent as a result of our programs, campaigns, and interventions.
Mark Barden and Nicole Hockley co-founded Sandy Hook Promise in the wake of the tragedy, dedicating their lives to a future free of school shootings.
You are welcome to invite a representative from Sandy Hook Promise to speak at your event. Please submit your request and provide as much detail as possible in order that we may expedite your request. Once you submit this information, a staff member will contact you to discuss the details.
Our proven Know the Signs programs teach youth and adults how to prevent violence, shootings, and other harmful acts.
Committed to driving change to protect children, measuring our effectiveness to learn and celebrate our shared success.
Through our sister organization, Sandy Hook Promise Action Fund, you can help change policy to enact common sense reforms.
