New Jersey

New Jersey has had 47 mass shootings since 2020 and guns are the second leading cause of death of children. Lawmakers must do more to keep kids safe from gun violence. 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 New Jersey safer by passing Federal School Violence Prevention Laws.

New Jersey had the

48th

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

Gun fire was the

2nd

leading cause of death for New Jersey children in 2021.

New Jersey had the

48th

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

Gun fire was the

2nd

leading cause of death for New Jersey children in 2021.

Take Action Now

Join us right now and urge your representatives to make New Jersey 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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children died by gun fire in 2021.

195

New Jerseyans died by suicide with a firearm in 2021.

mass shootings in 2023.

Gun Laws in New Jersey

Enhanced background checks

Restricts certain semi-automatic rifles

Secure storage

Temporary transfer

Our Impact in New Jersey

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

109041

Supporters in the state

653

Volunteer Promise Leaders who help raise awareness & engage communities

603k

Trained students and adults in 1,251 schools to Know the Signs and prevent violence

3647

Students involved in 152 SAVE Promise Clubs throughout the state

Prevent gun violence in New Jersey

You can help make New Jersey 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