Arizona has one of the highest teen suicide rates from guns in the country. In June 1998, approximately 30 people from across the state met to discuss the crisis of gun violence in Arizona. These individuals represented health care providers, law enforcement, government agencies, religious groups, and grassroots organizations, parent groups, non-profits, concerned citizens and victims of gun violence. In response the group formed Citizens of Arizona to Prevent Gun Violence, and has been developing a gun safety campaign, an information telephone line, and public policy recommendations to reduce gun violence. Many of these organizations have been actively involved with gun violence prevention and have joined this grassroots group to bring more strength and focus to the issue.
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