Together, We
Can Create A
Safer Delaware.
Coalition for a Safer Delaware works to end gun violence in Delaware and nationwide through partnerships, prevention education, and policy advancement. Our sister organization, Delaware Coalition Against Gun Violence, Inc., works directly to enact, protect, and implement Delaware’s gun safety laws.
With strong gun safety laws, strong community interventions, and robust public education, we can build a safer Delaware – together.
3 days
Every 3 days, someone is killed with a gun in Delaware
#1 cause
Firearms are the #1 cause of death among children and teens in Delaware
124 lives
There were 124 lives lost to gun violence in Delaware in 2023
63%
Young people ages 15-34 accounted for 63% of all gun homicide deaths in Delaware in 2023
8 times
Males were 8 times as likely to die by gun suicide as females from 2019 to 2023
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Misconceptions about gun violence complicate the path to effective solutions. Coalition For A Safer Delaware works in schools and communities to clear up misconceptions by educating Delawareans about the root causes and impact of gun violence, as well as building alliances to realize long-lasting solutions to the problem. Click below to learn more about the issues we are currently prioritizing to fulfill our mission!
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Gun Violence is a Complex Problem
–and there are no simple solutions. But by implementing evidence-based violence reduction policies, investing in intervention programming, and working in every community to help Delawareans prevent gun violence where they live, we can save lives.