Delaware

Delaware has had at least 4 children's lives taken by gun violence since 2018. Learn more about what you can do to help in your state and community.

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Join us right now and urge your representatives to make Delaware safer by passing Federal School Violence Prevention Laws.

Delaware had the

23rd

highest firearm death rate in the U.S. in 2021.

Gun fire was tied for the

1st

leading cause of death for Delaware children in 2021.

Delaware had the

23rd

highest firearm death rate in the U.S. in 2021.

Gun fire was tied for the

1st

leading cause of death for Delaware children in 2021.

Take Action Now

Join us right now and urge your representatives to make Delaware safer by passing Federal School Violence Prevention Laws.

Increase School Violence Prevention

After the tragic school shooting in Parkland, Florida, bipartisan legislators from both sides of the aisle came together to prevent school shootings by passing the STOP School Violence Act. It supports and funds lifesaving violence prevention programs. Because of this law, students around the country have access to no-cost suicide prevention and violence prevention training. If STOP has helped your community, please share your story here.

Every year, Sandy Hook Promise Action Fund asks Congress to continue funding this program. Without the STOP School Violence Act, more children are at risk. You can help make sure your elected officials support school safety.

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Delawareans died by suicide with a firearm in 2021.

mass shooting in 2023.

Gun Laws in Delaware

Enhanced background checks

Restrictions on semi-automatic rifles

Secure storage

Temporary transfer

Our Impact in Delaware

Throughout Delaware, Sandy Hook Promise has engaged youth & adults in our mission and prevention programs.

9857

Supporters in the state

Volunteer Promise Leaders who help raise awareness & engage communities

42k

Trained students and adults in 143 schools to Know the Signs and prevent violence

384

Students involved in 14 SAVE Promise Clubs throughout the state

Prevent gun violence in Delaware

You can help make Delaware a safe place for kids and for your whole community.

State Issue

Stop Traumatizing Drills

Active shooter drills have become a popular solution to prepare and protect students. But a dangerous variation of these drills hurts students rather than helping them. Active shooter simulations mimic a real-life shooting. Students should never have to participate.

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“We are proud to work with the bipartisan champions to ensure we're doing everything we can to protect our kids and that millions more students will be trained to know the signs of violence and act to save lives. Our work does not end here, we will continue to bring our prevention programs to schools and communities across the country and advocate for life-saving policies.”

Mark BardenSandy Hook Promise Co-Founder and Co-CEO