After the loss of her son to an accidental shooting, Georgia mother Julvonnia McDowell is on a mission to raise awareness about the critical importance of gun safety. Her 14-year-old son, JaJuan, was tragically killed in 2016 due to an unsecured firearm in the home, a fate that McDowell believes could be avoided through proper education and discourse on gun storage and safety practices.
Working in conjunction with the Ad Council’s “Agree to Agree” campaign, McDowell aims to bridge the gap in conversations surrounding gun safety, emphasizing the preventable nature of such tragedies. Data from Johns Hopkins indicates that gun injuries have been the leading cause of death for children and teens for three consecutive years in the U.S., highlighting the urgent necessity for adults to take responsibility in safeguarding firearms and discussing secure storage methods with caregivers and health professionals alike.
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