Delaware Governor Matt Meyer takes a significant step in combating gun violence by establishing the Office of Gun Violence Prevention and Community Safety through an executive order. This office aims to coordinate efforts across state and local programs with a clear focus on reducing the number of gun-related injuries and deaths, which have seen 124 fatalities in 2022 alone.
In a stark revelation, Meyer highlights that gun violence is the leading cause of death for children and teens in the state, with black men aged 15-34 disproportionately affected—making up just 6% of the population yet accounting for 46% of gun deaths. With plans to implement trauma-informed, evidence-based intervention strategies, the new office signals a pivotal commitment to addressing gun violence as a pressing public health crisis in Delaware.
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