The Kaiser Permanente Center for Gun Violence Research and Education asked researchers, community leaders, and frontline violence prevention professionals, “Why is gun violence a public health issue, and why does this matter?” Their responses shine a light on the causes of gun violence, its disproportionate impact on communities of color, and the health-focused strategies that can prevent and solve this crisis.

Together, we can end gun violence with solutions that heal trauma and foster equitable access to social and economic opportunities in the most impacted communities.