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Yahoo
4 days ago
- Health
- Yahoo
Wear Orange Day: Community advocates stress importance of firearm safety locks
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — The Golisano Children's Hospital is teaming up with a number of community organizations today to raise awareness for gun control and responsible gun ownership. It's all for Wear Orange Day: a national day dedicated to ending gun violence. Since 2020, death by firearm injury has become the number one cause of death for people under age 19 in America — surpassing car crashes for the first time. Golisano Children's Hospital and Strong Memorial treated 44 children for gunshot wounds in 2023. The youngest was one year old. 'We're trying to normalize the conversation a little bit, especially with parents with younger kids to let them know that it's completely okay,' Pediatric Trauma Program Manager Adam Oplinger said. 'If your kid is going to a playdate, it's totally fine to ask the parents of their playmate 'Are their firearms in the house? If so, are they secure?' Kids are very curious and they find all kinds of things, and what we don't want them to find is an unsecured loaded firearm.' At Friday's event, hospital staff and community advocates handed out gun safety locks for free to members of the public. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
CBS News
02-06-2025
- General
- CBS News
Illinois lawmakers mark June 6 Wear Orange Day in honor of Hadiya Pendleton
Illinois lawmakers are marking a day in the memory of Hadiya Pendleton. She was shot and killed at Harsh Park, a block away from King College Prep High School, in 2013. The shooting happened just days after she marched in former President Barack Obama's 2013 Inauguration Day parade. Lawmakers are designating June 6 as Wear Orange Day. It would be part of a Gun Violence Awareness Month resolution and recognizing Hadiya nationally. Senators Dick Durbin, Tammy Duckworth, and Robin Kelly introduced the resolution on Monday, which is Hadiya Pendleton's 28th birthday. Orange, also her favorite color, symbolizes safety and has become a rallying cry in Hadiya's honor.
Yahoo
09-02-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
‘It Starts With Believing:' Hubbard House calling on Northeast Florida to end teen dating violence
Everybody remembers their first teen romance… but not always for good reasons. >>> STREAM ACTION NEWS JAX LIVE <<< [DOWNLOAD: Free Action News Jax app for alerts as news breaks] According to the Center for Disease Control, around one in five teens are victims of sexual or physical dating violence in their relationships. Stephanie Brown with Hubbard House also explained to Action News Jax Sunday those stats don't even account for several other types of teen dating violence that often go unnoticed. 'Extreme jealousy, love bombing, excessive control, access to technology – that doesn't have to be the norm for your relationship,' Brown said. That's why in February, for National Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month, Hubbard House is launching its 'It Starts With Believing' campaign, aiming to tackle this issue which can often have far-reaching effects on teens. 'We know that teens who are in violent relationships, they're at an enhanced risk of being in a violent relationship in the future,' Brown explained. While also aiming to tackle teen dating violence through one resounding message for parents when their teen does come forward: 'Those positive adults in that teen's life need to believe that experience and validate that experience,' Brown said. Both Brown and Hubbard House are also emphasizing the importance of parents being an example of themselves, in the household. 'Model healthy conflict resolution, model good communication skills, model that solid relationship understanding,' Brown urged. These are some of the ways Hubbard House says you can get involved and make a difference this National Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month: Learn how to identify teen dating violence and support survivors by reading Hubbard House's blog post. Join 'Wear Orange Day' to raise awareness by wearing your best orange outfit on February 11. Like and share Hubbard House's #ItStartswithBelieving social media campaign on Facebook and Instagram. Invite a Hubbard House speaker to present on teen dating violence and healthy relationship skills at your school, company, or other organization. Visit Hubbard House's website to learn more. [SIGN UP: Action News Jax Daily Headlines Newsletter] Click here to download the free Action News Jax news and weather apps, click here to download the Action News Jax Now app for your smart TV and click here to stream Action News Jax live.
Yahoo
08-02-2025
- Yahoo
Hubbard House to honor Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month
The Hubbard House calls to Northeast Florida to honor and take a stand against teen dating violence and support survivors during February. >>> STREAM ACTION NEWS JAX LIVE <<< [DOWNLOAD: Free Action News Jax app for alerts as news breaks] In recognition of Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month, Hubbard House is launching a social media campaign, #ItStartsWithBelieving. Hubbard House provided several ways to get involved during Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month: Click HERE to read the Hubbard House's blog on how to identify teen dating violence and how to support survivors 'Wear Orange Day' to raise awareness on Tuesday, February 11. Like and share Hubbard House's #ItStartswithBelieving social media campaign on Facebook and Instagram Hubbard House also encourages the community to invite their in-house speakers to events where they can discuss the topic. 'A safer community for teen survivors is a safer community for all of us. That's why we are giving supporters the resources they need to recognize teen dating violence and help teen survivors find safety,' says Hubbard House CEO Dr. Gail Patin. Hubbard House can help teen survivors address immediate safety needs and learn how to connect with safe adults. Any teen in Duval or Baker County who needs free, confidential support can reach out to Hubbard House through the 24/7 Text at 904- 210-3698 or the Hotline at 904-354-3114. [SIGN UP: Action News Jax Daily Headlines Newsletter] Click here to download the free Action News Jax news and weather apps, click here to download the Action News Jax Now app for your smart TV and click here to stream Action News Jax live.
