Gun Violence: Addressing Impact, Prevention, and Solution

Gun violence impacts communities across the United States, including Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AA & NH/PI) individuals and families. This panel will explore its effects, key challenges, and prevention strategies. Panelists—including policy experts, elected officials, and community advocates—will discuss secure firearm storage, culturally competent outreach, and bipartisan solutions to protect veterans like the Save Our Veterans Lives Act. The conversation will highlight practical, trauma-informed approaches to building safer, more compassionate communities.