The following toolkits, polls, factsheets, and policy updates were used in The California Wellness Foundation’s gun violence prevention campaigns.
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First Aid for What’s Killing Our Kids
Gun Violence Prevention Tools
This “citizen involvement kit” includes postcards that could be sent to policymakers. The kit was sent to individuals who responded to a 1-800 number provided in campaign ads.
Handguns and Violence: A Survey of California and National Polling
Gun Violence Prevention Tools
This compilation of state and national polling on firearm laws from 1994 demonstrated the public’s support for gun violence prevention policies and was sent to leaders across the state.
Facts on Gun Violence
Gun Violence Prevention Tools
This 1995 fact sheet on the impact of handgun violence made the case for stronger gun laws and was widely distributed to the public and policymakers.
Do We Have to Draw A Picture for Them?
Gun Violence Prevention Tools
This toolkit was distributed to youth organizations and schools to engage youth in advocating for policies on gun violence prevention.
Gun Violence Policy Fact Sheet (1996)
Gun Violence Prevention Tools
These policy fact sheets from 1996 include information on the regulation of handguns, banning Saturday Night Specials, concealed carry, and implementing “home rule” ordinances.
Gun Violence Policy Fact Sheet (1997)
Gun Violence Prevention Tools
This campaign fact sheet from 1997 highlights the following policy options: banning Saturday Night Specials, implementing “home rule,” and limiting handgun purchases to one per month.
PSA Organizing Kit
Gun Violence Prevention Tools
This “how-to” kit was sent to community organizations in both English and Spanish to help them place the “Concealed Carry is Crazy” and “Neighborhood Gun Dealer” public service announcements.
The Campaign to Prevent Handgun Violence Against Kids: A Report on the February 22, 1995 Statewide Videoconference
Gun Violence Prevention Tools, Reports
This report provides highlights from the 1995 Prevent Handgun Against Kids videoconference that linked 18 cities across California and Washington D.C. and included 1,500 participants.
Citizen Involvement Kit
Gun Violence Prevention Tools
This toolkit was sent to individuals who responded to the “Neighborhood Gun Dealers” and “Concealed Carry is Crazy” ads to encourage action and advocate for gun violence prevention policies.
Communities on the Move
Gun Violence Prevention Tools
This report provided a summary of the progress on the passage of local laws and encouraged local communities to pass their own ordinances to address the epidemic of handgun violence
Fact Sheet #1 – Preventing Gun Violence
Gun Violence Prevention Tools
One of a series of fact sheets included in a tool kit at the videoconference in 2004, “Keeping Youth Safe”, which highlighted the progress of violence prevention policies in California.