Resources in This Moment of Grief 

We are heartbroken and outraged by the latest school shooting in Uvalde and the deadly shooting in Buffalo. In this moment of grief, we wanted to share an advocacy opportunity and resources that may be helpful.

  • We add the horrific massacre in Buffalo to the unacceptable list of violence against the Black community. We stand in solidarity with Black children, Black families, and Black communities. This is trauma Black communities face on a regular basis due to racism, hate, and oppression. Please click here for our full statement in support of Black Lives Matter.

  • Rhode Island KIDS COUNT is in full support of common sense gun laws and gun reform. We believe comprehensive state policies to reduce gun violence are overdue.
  • Our testimony: Please see legislative testimony we have submitted in support of gun reform here.
  • Make your voice heard! A pop up here on the RI Coalition to Prevent Gun Violence's website makes sending an email to advocate so easy: ricagv.org

  • The Child Mind Institute is a leading national independent nonprofit in children’s mental health, delivering educational resources to millions of families each year, training educators in underserved communities, and developing breakthrough treatments. Please see the following resources from The Child Mind Institute that are particularly relevant to the Uvalde massacre:



Child Neglect and Abuse in Rhode Island: Prevention and Support for Children and Families

Children need love, affection, and nurturing from their parents and caregivers for healthy physical and emotional development from birth through adolescence. However, parents and caregivers may have difficulty providing this support and may be at increased risk of maltreating their children if they are overwhelmed by multiple risk factors such as poverty, substance abuse, intergenerational trauma, isolation, or unstable housing.

Our latest Issue Brief discusses the data and research about child neglect and abuse, and offers recommendations for prevention and to support children and families involved in the child welfare system. 

Please also see the media release, event recording, and coverage in The Boston Globe and The Public's Radio.