For the past two years, the Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism has partnered with other media organizations on Precious Lives, a wide-ranging effort that examined the causes and consequences of gun violence on Milwaukee youth.
Tag: Precious Lives
Posted inJustice & Safety, Precious Lives
Background checks, dealer licensing requirements in Wisconsin explained
Federal law requires licensed dealers to subject buyers of handguns, shotguns and rifles to a background check before a sale is made.
Posted inJustice & Safety, Precious Lives
Instructor: Background checks OK but do not keep weapons from criminals
Instructor: ‘Laws are for people that follow laws. Why should we make people who already follow laws follow more laws?’
Posted inJustice & Safety, Precious Lives
Strong public support, pleas from grieving family fail to move Wisconsin on gun background checks
18 states require checks in private sales; the NRA counters that such measures ‘cost law-abiding gun owners time, money, and freedom’
Posted inHealth & Welfare, Precious Lives
What is your ACE score?
Studies show that adults with high ACE (adverse childhood experience) scores are more likely to suffer from poor mental and physical health, unemployment and substance abuse problems. Find out your ACE score with this questionnaire.