Rhode Island

Rhode Island has had two mass shootings since 2020. 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 Rhode Island safer by passing Federal School Violence Prevention Laws.

Rhode Island had the

46th

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

Rhode Island had the

46th

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

Take Action Now

Join us right now and urge your representatives to make Rhode Island 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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Rhode Islanders died by suicide with a firearm in 2021.

Gun Laws in Rhode Island

Enhanced background checks

Restricts certain semi-automatic rifles

Secure storage

Temporary transfer

Our Impact in Rhode Island

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

14504

Supporters in the state

103

Volunteer Promise Leaders who help raise awareness & engage communities

107k

Trained students and adults in 261 schools to Know the Signs and prevent violence

430

Students involved in 16 SAVE Promise Clubs throughout the state

Prevent gun violence in Rhode Island

You can help make Rhode Island 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