The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health unveiled Friday its multi-point Gun Violence Prevention Platform to address firearm homicides impacting communities in the county and across the country.
"There have been far too many families and communities in L.A. County impacted by violence that is both predictable and preventable," said Barbara Ferrer, director of Public Health. "Stronger gun regulations and innovative solutions that are laid out in the Gun Violence Prevention Platform are necessary steps to address this crisis and prevent acts of violence, including mass shootings, that take the lives of friends, neighbors and community members.
-- Gun safety legislation: Advocate for robust gun safety legislation, locally and nationally, with a focus on the reinstatement of the federal ban on assault weapons and large capacity magazines. -- School safety and services: Increase access to comprehensive, culturally relevant physical and mental health supports and services for all K-12. Enhance school safety by implementing pilot initiatives in at least three school districts.
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