Coalition: Gun violence prevention policy should not equate violence with MH

Abstract

Another spate of tragic mass shootings around the country including in Uvalde, Texas; Buffalo, New York; and Tulsa, Oklahoma have sparked action by lawmakers to address gun prevention efforts and solutions to preventing further tragedies. They continue work on federal legislation, which includes background checks for gun buyers under age 21 and preventing gun sales to domestic violence offenders. Although the legislative framework includes more funding for mental health services, advocates want to make sure these efforts do not include scapegoating people with mental health disabilities.