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Hoosiers Concerned About Gun Violence (HCGV) @hcgvindiana.bsky.social · 8h

🎉 Congratulations, Maine! 🎉
Voters have approved a Red Flag Law, giving families and law enforcement a vital tool to help save lives.

Indiana also has a Red Flag Law — but it’s limited to law enforcement. Maine’s new law goes further by empowering families to act when they see warning signs.

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League of Women Voters of Indianapolis @lwvindy.bsky.social · 5d

🕸️ Redistricting before the census? Now that’s scary!
Don’t let politicians carve up our communities like jack-o’-lanterns.
Hoosiers deserve fair maps, not political tricks.
✍️ Tell lawmakers: No redistricting before the 10-year census!
👉 actionnetwork.org/letters/no-mid-cycle-redistricting
#FairMaps

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Hoosiers Concerned About Gun Violence (HCGV) @hcgvindiana.bsky.social · 7d

When maps are unfair, communities lose their voice — and lawmakers stop reflecting real needs.
Fair maps mean leaders who listen and act on what Hoosiers want: safer communities and an end to gun violence.
#FairMaps #EndGunViolence #INLegis

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Hoosiers Concerned About Gun Violence (HCGV) @hcgvindiana.bsky.social · 7d

When families face hunger from SNAP cuts and shutdowns, the risk of violence grows.
Food security is gun violence prevention.
Tell Congress: restore SNAP and protect families.
👉 congress.gov/members

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Hoosiers Concerned About Gun Violence (HCGV) @hcgvindiana.bsky.social · 7d

✉️ Open Me! – October 2025 Newsletter
Our latest newsletter is here! 📰
Catch up on what Hoosiers Concerned About Gun Violence has been doing — advocacy updates, upcoming events, and ways to take action.
📲 Scan the QR code or click the link to read more!
🔗 mailchi.mp/0a1d1d8ca9ec...
#EndGunViolence

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Hoosiers Concerned About Gun Violence (HCGV) @hcgvindiana.bsky.social · 11d

📅 Apply by Nov 21, 2025 — spots are limited!
👉 docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

Welcome to the Leadership, Policy, and Advocacy Training for Gun Violence Prevention Application

Are you ready to lead change in your community? This six-week workshop series (January 20 – February 26, 2026) brings together college students from across Marion County to strengthen leadership, poli...

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Hoosiers Concerned About Gun Violence (HCGV) @hcgvindiana.bsky.social · 11d

🎓 Know a college student in Indianapolis?
Applications are open for a new 6-week leadership workshop (Jan 20–Feb 26, 2026) helping students take action on gun violence prevention.

#IndyStudents #GunViolencePrevention #YouthLeadership #CivicEngagement #AdvocacyInAction

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Hoosiers Concerned About Gun Violence (HCGV) @hcgvindiana.bsky.social · 11d

Join us for Youth Insights on Gun Violence Prevention.
🗓️ Monday, October 27 at 7 PM
📍 Allisonville Christian Church, 7701 Allisonville Rd, Indianapolis
✅ Free & open to all. Bring a friend, bring your voice.

#GunViolencePrevention #YouthVoices #Indiana

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Philadelphia Center for Gun Violence Reporting @pcgvr.org · 11d

"In a community without violence, we picture youth coming together to socialize and spaces where kids can go outside without fear of getting stuck in a crossfire. We also see police engaging and protecting the community instead of using fear."

Youth-Led Recommendations to Address Community Violence in Washington, DC - Child Trends

This two-part series shares learnings from the Break the Cycle research team’s community events, including themes and recommendations to address community violence. The research team, comprised…

www.childtrends.org

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Hoosiers Concerned About Gun Violence (HCGV) @hcgvindiana.bsky.social · 26d

“Since 2018, over one-third of the gun homicides involving Indianapolis youth for which prosecutors have brought murder charges have featured social media in some form, according to a Chalkbeat and Axios analysis of 72 probable-cause affidavits.”

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How social media fuels youth gun violence

Chalkbeat reports on how social media fuels youth gun violence in Indianapolis, with over a third of homicides linked to online interactions.

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Hoosiers Concerned About Gun Violence (HCGV) @hcgvindiana.bsky.social · 29d

Thank you to everyone who joined us for the 2025 Nationwide Reading of ENOUGH! Plays to End Gun Violence.
Our Indianapolis youth, partners, and community came together to amplify teen voices and inspire action to end gun violence. 💪🧡

#ENOUGHPlays

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Hoosiers Concerned About Gun Violence (HCGV) @hcgvindiana.bsky.social · Oct 6

Tonight, we take the stage.
Join us for ENOUGH! — six new short plays by teen writers tackling gun violence with courage, honesty, and hope.
🗓 Date: Monday, October 6
🕕 Time: 6:00 PM
📍 Location: Indy Art Center, 820 E 67th Street
🎟 Free & open to the public: www.eventbrite.com/e/1562801684...

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Hoosiers Concerned About Gun Violence (HCGV) @hcgvindiana.bsky.social · Oct 4

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But don’t wait—these deals leaf on October 21!

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Hoosiers Concerned About Gun Violence (HCGV) @hcgvindiana.bsky.social · Oct 2

🌟 Inspiring teens using the stage to shine a light on the impact of gun violence.
📍 Indy Art Center
🗓 Mon, Oct 6 • 6PM
🎟️ www.eventbrite.com/e/2025-enoug...

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#YouthVoices #EndGunViolence #ENOUGHplays

Indianapolis teens to use theater to highlight impact of gun violence

Indianapolis teens use theater to showcase the impact of gun violence through Enough program. Performances at Indy Arts Center. Free tickets available.

www.wishtv.com

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Hoosiers Concerned About Gun Violence (HCGV) @hcgvindiana.bsky.social · Oct 1

As part of the 2025 Nationwide Reading of #enoughplays, HCGV is bringing 6 short plays by teen playwrights to spark convo + action on gun violence.

📍 Indy Art Center
🗓 Mon, Oct 6 • 6PM
🎟️ www.eventbrite.com/e/2025-enoug...

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Hoosiers Concerned About Gun Violence (HCGV) @hcgvindiana.bsky.social · Sep 29

Six new plays. Six bold teen voices. One urgent conversation.
On October 6, join us for the nationwide reading of ENOUGH!
🗓 Monday, October 6
🕕 6:00 PM
📍 Indy Art Center, 820 E 67th Street
🎟 Free & open to the public: www.eventbrite.com/e/1562801684...

#EndGunViolence #WeSayEnough

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Hoosiers Concerned About Gun Violence (HCGV) @hcgvindiana.bsky.social · Sep 19

Join us for ENOUGH! Plays to End Gun Violence, a nationwide reading featuring powerful youth voices tackling one of the most urgent issues of our time.
📅 Monday, October 6, 6:00 PM
📍 Indy Art Center, 820 E 67th St
🎟 Free
Reserve your spot today! 🔗 www.eventbrite.com/e/1562801684...

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Hoosiers Concerned About Gun Violence (HCGV) @hcgvindiana.bsky.social · Sep 17

Every hour in America, a child is shot. Gun violence silences voices — but in Indianapolis, teens are taking the stage to speak out.

🗓 Monday, October 6
🕕 6:00 PM
📍 Indy Art Center, 820 E 67th Street
🎟 Free & open to the public: www.eventbrite.com/e/1562801684...

@teamenough.org

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Hoosiers Concerned About Gun Violence (HCGV) @hcgvindiana.bsky.social · Sep 11

We condemn gun violence — regardless of who pulls the trigger or who is harmed.

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Hoosiers Concerned About Gun Violence (HCGV) @hcgvindiana.bsky.social · Sep 6

✍️☕. Over coffee and conversation, we wrote postcards to legislators urging them to support gun violence prevention laws.

From babies to longtime advocates, every voice matters. 💌

#GunLawsSaveLives #EndGunViolence

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Hoosiers Concerned About Gun Violence (HCGV) @hcgvindiana.bsky.social · Sep 5

Proud to stand with the students! Enough is enough. Thoughts and prayers aren’t solving the crisis of gun violence and it’s way past time for our legislators to act.

#EndGunViolence #INLegis @studentsdemand.bsky.social

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Hoosiers Concerned About Gun Violence (HCGV) @hcgvindiana.bsky.social · Sep 3

Keep the momentum going on Saturday, Sept 6, from 9 AM – 12 PM at Calvin Fletcher’s Coffee Co. (647 Virginia Ave, Indianapolis) as we write for change.

We’ll be writing postcards to legislators to remind them that Gun Laws Save Lives. Grab a coffee, pick up a postcard, and make your voice heard.

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Hoosiers Concerned About Gun Violence (HCGV) @hcgvindiana.bsky.social · Sep 3

🚨 Students are taking a stand! 🚨
This Friday, Sept 5 at 12 PM, students from Herron HS, North Central HS, and Shortridge HS will walk out of class and march to the Indiana Statehouse, South Steps
Adults are welcome to show support.

#EndGunViolence #Indiana #INLegis
@studentsdemand.bsky.social

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Hoosiers Concerned About Gun Violence (HCGV) @hcgvindiana.bsky.social · Sep 2

💜 September is Suicide Prevention Month.
In Indiana (2018–2023), suicide is the 2nd leading cause of death among youth ages 10–14 and 20-24, and the 10th leading cause of death overall. Firearms were used in 58% of suicides among youth and young adults ages 10–24.
#SuicideIsGunViolence

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Philadelphia Center for Gun Violence Reporting @pcgvr.org · Aug 30

“For the first time in hundreds of years, we are turning our backs on knowledge as we attempt to address social problems in the U.S.”

Trump’s Fixation on Urban Crime Ignores Worsening Rural Violence, Experts Say

Public health researchers say the premise behind the president’s federal intervention in D.C. disregards key progress, and sidelines critical suicide prevention efforts.

www.thetrace.org

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