Talking to children and other parents about gun safety can be a difficult and even awkward topic. But Be SMART educator Layla Danley said it doesn’t have to be.
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They are suffering high rates of mental health problems, substance abuse and suicide. In the past three years, 472 U.S. law enforcement professionals have committed suicide—nearly threetimesthe number of officers killed by gunfire in the line of duty during the same period.
Read More"You can't outsource safety," he said, adding that communities that work together can try to address problems before they lead to violence. "Of course, you want to do everything you can to be physically secure, but the most important element is creating a culture that cares deeply about keeping a community safe," he said.
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Read MoreAn interview with Phil Andrew - Violence Prevention Director - Archdiocese of Chicago
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