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Learning how and when to use protection orders empowers individuals to take action to prevent those in crisis from hurting themselves or others. Reduce the Risk works to spread awareness and educate Californians about these protection orders to equip them with the necessary tools to break the cycle of gun violence. It is everyone’s civic duty to take action when you notice potential warning signs. Together we can protect our communities from gun violence and prevent tragedies.
| | | | Download our Protection Order Overview Infographic to learn more about how and when to use the nine protection orders: | | | | | | | |
| Recognizing Warning Signs | | Recognizing warning signs when someone is at risk of harming themselves or others is the first step in preventing gun violence and other firearm-related tragedies.
Studies also show that those individuals in crisis who pose a risk of self-harm exhibit many warning signs as well. Some common warning signs may include:
- Talking about self-harm or harming others
- Sudden changes in mood or behaviors
- Visiting websites that include themes of violence, suicide or mass shootings
| | | | | |  | | Youth Advisory Councilmember Spotlight |
| | | | | | | | | Our Youth Advisory Council is composed of youth leaders in gun violence prevention who lend their expertise and perspective to help guide critical initiatives throughout the campaign. This month we would like to introduce Maxwell Martinez, an active advocate for gun violence prevention and member of the Reduce the Risk Youth Advisory Council. Martinez is a recent graduate from Chico State University who was injured during a shooting that occurred at a house party near campus in 2022. As a survivor of gun violence, he serves as a vital member of the Reduce the Risk Youth Advisory Council, where he leverages his personal experience and passion for gun violence prevention to bring insight and perspective to the campaign.
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Join Us in Reducing the Risk |
| Reduce the Risk recently launched a Protection Order Training Program, to raise awareness and educate communities across California about the state’s nine protection orders. Through our work with law enforcement, healthcare professionals, legal professionals and other trusted community leaders, we have provided organizations across California with the information and resources they need to educate their communities about these life-saving tools and empower them to save lives.
Trainings are free, can be held virtually or in-person and last for one hour. To schedule a training for your organization please visit www.reducetherisk.ca.gov
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| Train and Empower Others in Your Community! |
| To further our outreach, Reduce the Risk has a Train-the-Trainer program for community leaders with prior expertise and experience using protection orders. The Train-the-Trainer program provides resources they need to host their own community training.
Help us Educate by Using our E-Toolkit!
In addition, Reduce the Risk has developed an E-Toolkit to equip organizations with additional tools and resources they need to help educate and empower their communities.
Use the link below to learn how to download our toolkit and start empowering your community today.
| | GET INVOLVED | | Share Knowledge. Save Lives. | | If you know someone who might find this information helpful, please forward this notice and refer them to our site for in-person and virtual training opportunities. You can also contact our team of subject matter experts for media interviews. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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