Violence Prevention

Violence Prevention

Support violence prevention programs in communities.

Second Amendment Sanctuary: What it would really mean for our county

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Virginia Case: "In these trying times, the League’s commitment to democracy requires us to speak out against racism and violence. I hope you will join me in this commitment by doing the work required of us to be an anti-racist organization".
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"We also mourn those who have lost their lives or been harmed, mentally, or physically, as a result of America's pervasive culture of anti-blackness.

The LWVRI upholds the LWVUS Statement of Position on Gun Policy as adopted by 1990 Convention and amended by the 1994 and 1998 Conventions:.
(For Complete position: Impact on Issues, pg. 153)

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Sept. 19, 2019

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Listening to the news reports of the inhumane treatment of George Floyd and the response of people of all ages, colors, and genders, the resounding message from our black brothers and sisters is, “We cannot do this alone!” It is time for white Ame

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