Gun Violence with Megan Kang

SELECTED LINKS FROM THE EPISODETeach Your Kids: LinkedIn | Website | X | Instagram | Substack | Facebook | TikTokManisha:  LinkedIn | X | Instagram | FacebookMegan Kang: LinkedIn | Website | XJoin our premium community with expert support and adviceBooks, Articles, and PublicationsA Drop in American Gun Violence - The New York TimesThe Era of Progress on Gun Mortality: State Gun Regulations and Gun Deaths from 1991 to 2016. Epidemiology Sharkey, P., & Kang, M. (2023).The Effect of Local Violence on Children’s Attention and Impulse Control American Journal of Public Health Sharkey, P. T., Tirado-Strayer, N., Papachristos, A. V., & Raver, C. C. (2012). Uneasy Peace: The Great Crime Decline, the Renewal of City Life, and the Next War on Violence - Patrick SharkeyOrganizationsThe Giffords CenterEverytownCenter for American ProgressChoose to Change READI - Institute for Nonviolence Chicago Time Codes00:00:20 — Introduction to the topic of gun violence and its relevance to homeschooling00:04:20 — Megan discusses the correlation between a drop in gun violence and stricter gun controls in the U.S. from the early 1990s to about 201600:09:20 — Discussion on the lack of progress in limiting guns despite school shootings00:15:20 — Megan Kang emphasizes the need for a shift in conversation towards gun safety, especially for parents and educators00:24:00 — Megan discusses limited research on arming teachers and gun violence00:28:20 — Investigating cultural and historical factors contributing to America's gun violence problem00:34:20 — Introduction to 'Choose to Change' and 'Ready Chicago' programs aimed at reducing gun violence00:35:00 — Megan Kang explains the combination of advocacy and cognitive behavioral therapy in violence intervention programs00:39:20 — Discussing the need for both community violence intervention and policy work in addressing gun violence00:52:41 — Megan Kang on shifting the perspective from individual to community-level decisions for safety This podcast was recorded on Riverside and is made possible through a generous grant from the Vela Education FundVELA Education Fund is catalyzing a vibrant alternative education ecosystem. VELA provides trust-based funding to entrepreneurs, fosters community-building and knowledge-sharing, and increases visibility through storytelling that promotes cultural awareness and acceptance of the out-of-system space. Today, VELA serves the largest community of out-of-system education entrepreneurs in the country, with over 2,000 community members. About half of VELA’s community members operate small learning environments, and the other half are ecosystem and community builders offering direct services and support across the out-of-system space. Learn more at velaedfund.org.This site contains product affiliate links. We may receive a commission if you make a purchase after clicking on one of these links.