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Generation Lockdown: Growing Up In The Shadow of Gun Violence: While it's mass shootings at schools that make the most headlines, there are gun incidents on school campuses across the US almost daily. Youth Radio's Nila Venkat looks at what it's like for teenagers who are bystanders to these events. Gun Access Can Turn Suicidal Thoughts Into Actions When a 23-year-old who has tried to kill himself visits family, he must mentally prepare to resist hurting himself with their guns, he says. Gun access can make suicidal impulses harder to fend off, as Youth Radio's Desmond Meagley reports. The Great Gun Emoji Debate By: Tylyn Hardamon Out of the nearly 900 emoji options available to U.S. teenagers, the gun is one of the most popular, ranking in the top ten percent. But lately, the gun emoji has been landing some people in hot water. Young people tend to be savvier about these things. But there’s still room for misunderstanding. Youth Radio Reporter Tylyn Hardamon explores how teens use the gun emoji in their everyday conversations. Feeling Safe Is My Top Priority This School Year By: Samone Perry For one teenager, getting ready for the first day of school also means strategizing ways to stay safe from gun violence. Youth And Police: The Dialogue Continues In the wake of police-involved shootings of young people and the national dialogue sparked on the issue, Youth Radio's Joi Smith examines the issue in her hometown of Oakland, where more than half of the victims of gun violence are under 30. return to topvideo
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One research study published by the NIH surveyed four thousand urban residents in Atlanta and found 30 percent had signs of PTSD. Signs of PTSD can look different in teens compared to adults. The world of Youth Radio's Maya Escobar has been shaped by something commonplace to families like hers in Oakland — gunshots. In this animated video, Maya explores a traumatic event in her childhood and the fear that remains.
Firearm ownership is more prevalent in the United States than in any other country. This video profiles one California father who hopes to continue his family's hunting legacy by teaching his two daughters about gun safety. return to top
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In this interactive, Triggered: Objects Mistaken For Guns, you’ll explore the stories behind 13 objects that police officers have mistaken for guns. The cases you’re about to see vary in circumstance and outcome, but each ended with someone getting shot. return to topcurriculum