Workshop Questions
Part A – Understanding the Facts
1. According to the video, what is now the #1 cause of death for children and teens in America?
2. By what percentage did youth deaths from gun violence increase between 2011 and 2021?
3. Which group was hit hardest by gun violence and had the highest homicide rate by 2021?
4. What percentage of gun deaths were homicides, and what percentage were suicides?
Part B – Thinking Deeper
5. Why do you think gun violence impacts Black male teens more than other groups?
6. How does violence in your community affect more than just the person who pulls the trigger or the person who gets shot?
7. Experts call gun violence a “public health crisis.” What do you think that means?
Part C – Personal Reflection
8. Have you ever been in a situation where violence felt like the only answer? Looking back, what could have been done differently?
9. If you had the power to change one thing in your school or community to prevent violence, what would it be?
10. What is one personal step you can take to make sure you don’t become a part of these statistics?
Part D – Suicide and Silent Struggles
11. The video said suicide among Black male teens has tripled. Why do you think so many young people feel like ending their life is the only option?
12. What are some signs that a friend, teammate, or classmate might be struggling inside even if they don’t say it out loud?
13. If you notice someone showing those signs, what are safe and positive ways you could check in or support them?
14. What are some healthy ways you can deal with stress, pain, or anger without hurting yourself or others?
15. Who is one trusted adult (coach, mentor, teacher, family member, counselor) you could reach out to if you ever felt overwhelmed or hopeless?
1. Gun Violence
2. 76%
3. Children under 10
4. 59% homicide, 9% suicide
Part B
5. I think gun violence hits black males harder because typically the average black person has a harder time growing up because of the conditions. Like where they grow up, who there around, and the stuff they see.
6. It affects the families of the person who gets shot and the person who shoots the gun.
7. Because people that are walking down the street might have a gun so if they feel endangered, they can shoot the person.
8. Not that I can recall.
9. Nothing because neither my school or community have violence.
10. Keep doing what I’m doing.
11. Because they’re getting bullied or they don’t enjoy their life at home.
12. If they’re scared to be around people.
13. Let them know that you are they’re for them.
14. Get a therapist.
15. My mom and Dad
1. Gun Violence
2. 76%
3. Children under 10
4. 59% homicide, 9% suicide
Part B
5. I think gun violence hits black males harder because typically the average black person has a harder time growing up because of the conditions. Like where they grow up, who there around, and the stuff they see.
6. It affects the families of the person who gets shot and the person who shoots the gun.
7. Because people that are walking down the street might have a gun so if they feel endangered, they can shoot the person.
8. Not that I can recall.
9. Nothing because neither my school or community have violence.
10. Keep doing what I’m doing.
11. Because they’re getting bullied or they don’t enjoy their life at home.
12. If they’re scared to be around people.
13. Let them know that you are they’re for them.
14. Get a therapist.
15. My mom and Dad
Gun Violence
2. 76%
3. Children under 10
4. 59% homicide, 9% suicide
Part B
5. I think gun violence affects black people more because of racism
6. It affects the families of the person who gets shot and the person who shoots the gun.
7. Because people that are walking down the street might have a gun so if they feel endangered, they can shoot the person.
8. Not that I can recall.
9. Nothing because neither my school or community have violence.
10. Keep doing what I’m doing.
11. Because they’re getting bullied or they don’t enjoy their life at home.
12. If they’re scared to be around people.
13. Let them know that you are they’re for them.
14. Get a therapist.
15. My parents
1Gun Violence
2. 76%
3. Children under 10
4. 59% homicide, 9% suicide
Part B
5. I think gun violence hits black males harder because typically the average black person has a harder time growing up because of the conditions. Like where they grow up, who there around, and the stuff they see.
6. It affects the families of the person who gets shot and the person who shoots the gun.
7. Because people that are walking down the street might have a gun so if they feel endangered, they can shoot the person.
8. Not at all
9. Nothing because neither my school or community have violence.
10. Keep doing what I’m doing.
11. Because they’re getting bullied or they don’t enjoy their life at home.
12. If they’re scared to be around people.
13. Let them know that you are they’re for them.
14. Get a therapist.
15. My mom and Dad
1. Gun Violence
2. 76%
3. Children under 10
4. 59% homicide, 9% suicide
Part B
5. I think gun violence hits black males harder because typically the average black person has a harder time growing up because of the conditions. Like where they grow up, who there around, and the stuff they see.
6. It affects the families of the person who gets shot and the person who shoots the gun.
7. Because people that are walking down the street might have a gun so if they feel endangered, they can shoot the person.
8. Not that I can recall.
9. Nothing because neither my school or community have violence.
10. Keep doing what I’m doing.
11. Because they’re getting bullied or they don’t enjoy their life at home.
12. If they’re scared to be around people.
13. Let them know that you are they’re for them.
14. Get a therapist.
15. My hoops after dark coach my parents and my grandparents
1.Gun violence.
2. About 50% increase.
3. Black male teens.
4. 40% homicides, 60% suicides.
Part b
5. Because of poverty, racism, and living in unsafe neighborhoods, Black male teens are more exposed to violence.
6. It hurts families, friends, and the community by causing trauma, fear, and pain for everyone.
7. It means gun violence spreads widely like a disease, and it affects health, safety, and whole communities.
Part c
8. I thought fighting was the only way before, but I could have walked away or talked to someone instead.
9. I would add more mentors and safe after-school programs to keep kids out of trouble.
10. I can focus on school, sports, and being around positive people.
Part d
11. Because of stress, depression, family problems, or feeling like no one cares.
12. Signs: pulling away, acting different, always sad, or saying they’re a burden.
13. Check in, listen, and encourage them to talk to a trusted adult or counselor.
14. Healthy ways: exercise, sports, prayer, journaling, music, or talking to someone.
15. A trusted adult for me could be a coach, teacher, counselor, or family member.
1. Gun Violence
2. 76%
3. Children under 10
4. 59% homicide, 9% suicide
5. I think gun violence hits black males harder because typically the average black person has a harder time growing up because of the conditions. Like where they grow up, who there around, and the stuff they see.
6. It affects the families of the person who gets shot and the person who shoots the gun.
7. Because people that are walking down the street might have a gun so if they feel endangered, they can shoot the person.
8. Not that I can recall.
9. Nothing because neither my school or community have violence.
10. Keep doing what I’m doing.
11. Because they’re getting bullied or they don’t enjoy their life at home.
12. If they’re scared to be around people.
13. Let them know that you are they’re for them.
14. Get a therapist.
15. My hoops after dark coach my parents and my grandparents
1. gun violence.
2. 76%.
3. children under 10.
4. 59% homicide, 9% suicide.
5. gun violence affects black males more. because their environment and community often make life more difficult for them.
6. It affects both the shooter’s family and the person who gets shot.
7. a person passing by could be armed, and might use a firearm if they feel threatened.
8. I can’t think of anything at the moment
9. the security the school being more secure on thing because these cheap metal detectors and clear bookbags ain’t enough.
10. I’ll continue with the same approach.
11. They might feel like no one will understand them or they just can’t take the pain anymore.
12. by the way they act like if you know how your friend or whoever acts that should definitely be a way of knowing something is wrong.
13. Reassure them and tell them that i’m here but most importantly is telling a teacher, coach, administrator, etc and let them deal with it.
14. to see a therapist, talk to God, take a walk outside to get fresh air.
15. my ma dukes.
1. Gun Violence
2. 76%
3. Children under 10
4. 59% homicide, 9% suicide
Part B
5. I think gun violence hits black males harder because typically the average black person has a harder time growing up because of the conditions. Like where they grow up, who there around, and the stuff they see.
7. Because people that are walking down the street might have a gun so if they feel endangered, they can shoot the person.
8. Not that I can recall.
9. Nothing because neither my school or community have violence.
10. Keep doing what I’m doing.
11. Because they’re getting bullied or they don’t enjoy their life at home.
12. If they’re scared to be around people.
13. Let them know that you are they’re for them.
14. Get a therapist.
15. My parents
1. Gun Violence
2. 76%
3. Children under 10
4. 59% homicide, 9% suicide
Part B
5. I think gun violence hits black males harder because typically the average black person has a harder time growing up because of the conditions. Like where they grow up, who there around, and the stuff they see.
6. It affects the families of the person who gets shot and the person who shoots the gun.
7. Because people that are walking down the street might have a gun so if they feel endangered, they can shoot the person.
8. Not that I can recall.
9. Nothing because neither my school or community have violence.
10. Keep doing what I’m doing.
11. Because they’re getting bullied or they don’t enjoy their life at home.
12. If they’re scared to be around people.
13. Let them know that you are they’re for them.
14. Get a therapist.
15. My parents
1. Gun Violence
2. 76%
3.Black Males
4.59% and 9%
5. I think gun violence impacts Black male teens the most out of the groups because of the environment that they’re raised in.
6. It affects more than just the victim and the culprit because both parties have family, friends, and loved ones.
7. That it is a major problem that needs to be addressed properly
8.I have not thankfully
9.I would decrease our activity on social media. Not ban it entirely but pull back on it some.
10. Continue doing what Jesus has called me to do.
11. Bullying but more so Cyberbullying has been on the increase.
12. Their appearance, attitude, and lack of care are some major signs.
13. Come to them in a caring way, try to see what’s wrong and how you could help. And tell a trusted adult
14.Reading, Writing, Meditation, talking with loved ones. All are great sources of stress relief.
15. My Parents and God
1.Gun violence.
2. About 50% increase.
3. Black male teens.
4. 40% homicides, 60% suicides.
Part b
5. Because of poverty, racism, and living in unsafe neighborhoods, Black male teens are more exposed to violence.
6. It hurts families, friends, and the community by causing trauma, fear, and pain for everyone.
7. It means gun violence spreads widely like a disease, and it affects health, safety, and whole communities.
Part c
8. I thought fighting was the only way before, but I could have walked away or talked to someone instead.
9. I would add more mentors and safe after-school programs to keep kids out of trouble.
10. I can focus on school, sports, and being around positive people.
Part d
11. Because of stress, depression, family problems, or feeling like no one cares.
12. Signs: pulling away, acting different, always sad, or saying they’re a burden.
13. Check in, listen, and encourage them to talk to a trusted adult or counselor.
14. Healthy ways: exercise, sports, prayer, journaling, music, or talking to someone.
15. A trusted adult for me could be a coach, teacher, counselor, or family member.
1. Gun Violence
2. 76%
3. Children under 10
4. 59% homicide, 9% suicide
Part B
5. I think gun violence hits black males harder because typically the average black person has a harder time growing up because of the conditions. Like where they grow up, who there around, and the stuff they see.
6. It affects the families of the person who gets shot and the person who shoots the gun.
7. Because people that are walking down the street might have a gun so if they feel endangered, they can shoot the person.
8. Not that I can recall.
9. Nothing because neither my school or community have violence.
10. Keep doing what I’m doing.
11. Because they’re getting bullied or they don’t enjoy their life at home.
12. If they’re scared to be around people.
13. Let them know that you are they’re for them.
14. Get a therapist.
15. My mom and Dad
1. Gun violence 2. 76% 3. Black male teens 4. Homicides 40%, Suicides 50%
5. Poverty, racism, fewer resources
6. Hurts families, friends, community
7. It spreads like a disease, affects all
8. Yes—talking or walking away was better
9. More support programs for teens
10. Stay away from guns and bad choices
11. Stress, racism, lack of support
12. Quiet, withdrawn, changes in mood
13. Ask gently, listen, tell an adult
14. Exercise, music, journaling, talking
15. My mom
1. Gun Violence
2.76%
3. Children under 10
4. 59% homicide, 9% suicide
Part B
5. I think gun violence hits black males harder because typically the average black person has a harder time growing up because of the conditions. Like where they grow up, who there around, and the stuff they see.
6. It affects the families of the person who gets shot and the person who shoots the gun.
7. Because people that are walking down the
street might have a gun so if they feel
endangered, they can shoot the person.
8. Not that I can recall.
9. Nothing because neither my school or community have violence.
10. Keep doing what I’m doing.
11. Because they’re getting bullied or they don’t enjoy their life at home.
12. If they’re scared to be around people.
13. Let them know that you are they’re for them.
14. Get a therapist.
15. My hoops after dark coach my parents and
my grandpa
1. Gun Violence
2.76%
3. Children under 10
4. 59% homicide, 9% suicide
Part B
5. I think gun violence hits black males harder because typically the average black person has a harder time growing up because of the conditions. Like where they grow up, who there around, and the stuff they see.
6. It affects the families of the person who gets shot and the person who shoots the gun.
7. Because people that are walking down the
street might have a gun so if they feel
endangered, they can shoot the person.
8. Not that I can recall.
9. Nothing because neither my school or community have violence.
10. Keep doing what I’m doing.
11. Because they’re getting bullied or they don’t enjoy their life at home.
12. If they’re scared to be around people.
13. Let them know that you are here for them.
14. Go to therapy
15. My hoops after dark coach my parents and
my grandpa
1. Gun Violence
2. 76%
3. Children under 10
4. 59% homicide, 9% suicide
Part B
5. Gun violence hits black males harder because typically the average black person has a harder time growing up because of the conditions. Like where they grow up, who there around, and the stuff they see.
6. It affects the families of the person who gets shot and the person who shoots the gun.
7. Because people that are walking down the street might have a gun so if they feel endangered, they can shoot the person.
8. Not at all
9. Nothing because neither my school or community have violence.
10. Keep doing what I’m doing.
11. Because they’re getting bullied or they don’t enjoy their life at home.
12. If they’re scared to be around people.
13. Let them know that you are they’re for them.
14. Get a therapist.
15. My mom and Dad
1. Gun Violence
2. 76%
3. Children under 10
4. 59% homicide, 9% suicide
Part B
5. I think gun violence hits black males harder because typically the average black person has a harder time growing up because of the conditions. Like where they grow up, who there around, and the stuff they see.
6. It affects the families of the person who gets shot and the person who shoots the gun.
7. Because people that are walking down the street might have a gun so if they feel endangered, they can shoot the person.
8. Not that I can recall.
9. Nothing because neither my school or community have violence.
10. Keep doing what I’m doing.
11. Because they’re getting bullied or they don’t enjoy their life at home.
12. If they’re scared to be around people.
13. Let them know that you are they’re for them.
14. Get a therapist.
15. My mom and Dad
1. Gun Violence
2. 76%
3. Children under 10
4. 59% homicide, 9% suicide
Part B
5. I think gun violence hits black males harder because typically the average black person has a harder time growing up because of the conditions. Like where they grow up, who there around, and the stuff they see.
6. It affects the families of the person who gets shot and the person who shoots the gun.
7. Because people that are walking down the street might have a gun so if they feel endangered, they can shoot the person.
8. Not that I can recall.
9. Nothing because neither my school or community have violence.
10. Keep doing what I’m doing.
11. Because they’re getting bullied or they don’t enjoy their life at home.
12. If they’re scared to be around people.
13. Let them know that you are they’re for them.
14. Get a therapist.
15. My parents
Gun Violence
2. 76%
3. Children under 10
4. 59% homicide, 9% suicide
Part B
5. I think gun violence hits black males harder because typically the average black person has a harder time growing up because of the conditions. Like where they grow up, who there around, and the stuff they see.
6. It affects the families of the person who gets shot and the person who shoots the gun.
7. Because people that are walking down the street might have a gun so if they feel endangered, they can shoot the person.
8. Not that I can recall.
9. Nothing because neither my school or community have violence.
10. Keep doing what I’m doing.
11. Because they’re getting bullied or they don’t enjoy their life at home.
12. If they’re scared to be around people.
13. Let them know that you are they’re for them.
14. Get a therapist.
15. My mom and Dad
I know how to keep my self safe and I don’t hang around people that do bad things
Gun Violence
76%
Children under 10 59% homicide, 9% suicide
Part B
I think gun violence hits black males harder because typically the average black person has a harder time growing up because of the conditions. Like where they grow up, who there around, and the stuff they see.
It affects the families of the person who gets shot and the person who shoots the gun.
Because people that are walking down the street might have a gun so if they feel endangered, they can shoot the person.
Not that I can recall.
Nothing because neither my school or community have violence.
Keep doing what I’m doing.
Because they’re getting bullied or they don’t enjoy their life at home.
If they’re scared to be around people.
Let them know that you are they’re for them.
Get a therapist.
My mom and Dad
1.Gun violence.
2. About 50% increase.
3. Black male teens.
4. 40% homicides, 60% suicides.
Part b
5. Because of poverty, racism, and living in unsafe neighborhoods, Black male teens are more exposed to violence.
6. It hurts families, friends, and the community by causing trauma, fear, and pain for everyone.
7. It means gun violence spreads widely like a disease, and it affects health, safety, and whole communities.
Part c
8. I thought fighting was the only way before, but I could have walked away or talked to someone instead.
9. I would add more mentors and safe after-school programs to keep kids out of trouble.
10. I can focus on school, sports, and being around positive people.
Part d
11. Because of stress, depression, family problems, or feeling like no one cares.
12. Signs: pulling away, acting different, always sad, or saying they’re a burden.
13. Check in, listen, and encourage them to talk to a trusted adult or counselor.
14. Healthy ways: exercise, sports, prayer, journaling, music, or talking to someone.
15. A trusted adult for me could be a coach, teacher, counselor, or family member.
1. Gun Violence
2. 76%
3.Black Males
4.59% and 9%
5. I think gun violence impacts Black male teens the most out of the groups because of the environment that they’re raised in.
6. It affects more than just the victim and the culprit because both parties have family, friends, and loved ones.
7. That it is a major problem that needs to be addressed properly
8.I have not thankfully
9.I would decrease our activity on social media. Not ban it entirely but pull back on it some.
10. Continue doing what Jesus has called me to do.
11. Bullying but more so Cyberbullying has been on the increase.
12. Their appearance, attitude, and lack of care are some major signs.
13. Come to them in a caring way, try to see what’s wrong and how you could help. And tell a trusted adult
14.Reading, Writing, Meditation, talking with loved ones. All are great sources of stress relief.
15. My Parents and God
Gun Violence
2. 76%
3. Children under the age of 10
4. 59% homicide, 9% suicide
5. I think gun violence impacts Black people more because of racism.
6. It affects both the families of the victim and the family of the shooter.
7. Because people on the street might carry a gun, and if they feel threatened, they could use it.
8. Not that I can remember.
9. Nothing, because there isn’t violence in my school or community.
10. Keep living the way I am now.
11. Sometimes it’s because they’re being bullied or unhappy at home.
12. If they feel scared to be around others.
13. Remind them that you’re there to support them.
14. Encourage them to see a therapist.