Kerri M. Raissian

Sep 10, 2024 | ajc.com | Jennifer Dineen |Kerri M. Raissian

On Sept. 4, the United States experienced its 45th school shooting of 2024, this time at Apalachee High School in Winder, Georgia. Barrow County Sheriff Jud Smith called the shooting “pure evil” and reported the suspected shooter would be tried as an adult. Since then, the shooter’s father has also been charged. Credit: HandoutCredit: HandoutA criminal justice response is vital, but it cannot be our only response. Gun laws need an overhaul.

Apr 12, 2024 | theitem.com | Jennifer Dineen |Kerri M. Raissian

For the past few years, guns have been identified as the leading cause of death for children in the United States. There were 2,571 children aged 1 to 17 who died in shootings in the U.S. in 2021, 68% more than the 1,531 that occurred in 2000. To help reduce the number of firearm-related deaths and injuries among children, Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona called upon school and district administrators in January to talk with parents and guardians about safe firearm storage practices.

Apr 8, 2024 | theportlandmedium.com | Jennifer Dineen |Kerri M. Raissian

Svitlana Hulko // ShutterstockWritten by Jennifer Necci Dineen for The Conversation, Kerri Raissian for The ConversationFor the past few years, guns have been identified as the leading cause of death for children in the United States. There were 2,571 children aged 1 to 17 who died in shootings in the U.S. in 2021, 68% more than the 1,531 that occurred in 2000.

Apr 8, 2024 | seattlemedium.com | Jennifer Dineen |Kerri M. Raissian

Svitlana Hulko // ShutterstockWritten by Jennifer Necci Dineen for The Conversation, Kerri Raissian for The ConversationFor the past few years, guns have been identified as the leading cause of death for children in the United States. There were 2,571 children aged 1 to 17 who died in shootings in the U.S. in 2021, 68% more than the 1,531 that occurred in 2000.

Apr 6, 2024 | newscenter1.tv | Jennifer Dineen |Kerri M. Raissian

For the past few years, guns have been identified as the leading cause of death for children in the United States. There were 2,571 children aged 1 to 17 who died in shootings in the U.S. in 2021, 68% more than the 1,531 that occurred in 2000. To help reduce the number of firearm-related deaths and injuries among children, Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona called upon school and district administrators in January to talk with parents and guardians about safe firearm storage practices.