Consider This from NPR As School Shootings Claim More Victims, Young Activists Want to Be Heard
Jun 4, 2022
Hannah Rubin, a 16-year-old high school sophomore and volunteer with March for Our Lives, discusses the urgent need for gun control following the tragic shooting at Robb Elementary School. She highlights the psychological toll that gun violence has on young people, including those who have never experienced it directly. Rubin shares her personal activism journey, advocating for change amidst frustration over legislative inaction. The conversation sheds light on the commitment of youth activists to create safer school environments and their hopes for meaningful reforms.
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Lockdown Trauma
- Tegan Nam's school experienced a lockdown after a gun threat.
- Though no one was hurt, the experience was deeply traumatizing.
Trauma from Threats
- Millions of children experience lockdowns yearly, mostly due to gun threats.
- Even without direct violence, these lockdowns cause significant trauma.
Lost Safety
- School used to be a safe place, but now there is fear.
- Students worry about their own and their family's safety.
