Profile: PAX - Real Solutions to Gun Violence
Year Founded
1998
Type
Non-profit
Last on Think
Updated on: 06/02/2008 06:30
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Mission Statement

PAX is a national non-profit organization working with all Americans to help bring an end to gun violence against children and families.  Founded in 1998, it has become the largest non-lobbying organization dedicated to the gun violence issue in the United States.

        

School shootings can be prevented, and you can be the key just by calling 1-866-SPEAK-UP to report a weapon threat.  In 4 out of 5 school shootings the attackers tell other students about their plans beforehand.  Most recently,  the shooter in Finland put a video warning on YouTube.  After a teenager shot 4 people in Cleveland, students recalled they just didn't take the threat seriously.  If you know about something, the stakes are just too high to stay silent.  So tell a trusted adult or call 1-866-SPEAK-UP.  It's completely anonymous.  In only five years, 1-866-SPEAK-UP has received over 20,000 calls and has helped students prevent countless tragedies.

Add this number to your cell phone, share it with your friends, and ask your school to help spread the message.  Most importantly, call it if you know about a weapon threat!  Join the SPEAK UP Group and visit speak up.com to learn more.

 


 

Location
New York, NY 10005
United States
Phone
212-269-5100
Fax
212-269-5109
Website
http://www.paxusa.org
Email
info@paxusa.org
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Texas Student Film-Makers
Four high school students from Texas created a 30 second SPEAK UP Public Service Announcement to spread the word about the importance of speaking up to save lives. View it in the videos section of the PAX ThinkMTV profile or the SPEAK UP Group.
By PAX - Real Solutions to Gun... on february 05, 2008
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Student-Made SPEAK UP PSA
Four high school students from Mercedes, TX have created their own SPEAK UP PSA. Brandy Gonzalez, Dulce Castano, Josh Ramirez and Anthony Diaz worked together to create the video for a Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA) Competition. YOU can create your own PSA, poster or other creative project that encourages students to SPEAK UP and advertises 1-866-SPEAK-UP. YOU have the power to prevent violence at your school. Best of luck with the competition, Brandy, Anthony, Dulce and Josh!
By PAX - Real Solutions to Gun... on january 28, 2008
Views 163
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SPEAK UP Billboard
SPEAK UP. Save Lives.
By PAX - Real Solutions to Gun... on november 08, 2007
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SPEAK UP
In 4 out of 5 school shootings, the attacker tells someone about their plans first. Anonymously report weapon threats at school by calling 1-866-SPEAK-UP.
By PAX - Real Solutions to Gun... on november 07, 2007
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SPEAK UP
In 4 out of 5 school shootings, the attacker tells someone about their plans first. Anonymously report weapon threats at school by calling 1-866-SPEAK-UP.
By PAX - Real Solutions to Gun... on november 07, 2007
Views 86
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Michelle's Story - SPEAK UP
Michelle is a real person. Her story is true. In 4 out of 5 school shootings, the attacker tells someone about their plans first. Anonymously report weapon threats at school by calling 1-866-SPEAK-UP.
By PAX - Real Solutions to Gun... on november 07, 2007
Views 118
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Josh's Story- SPEAK UP
Josh is a real person. His story is true. In 4 out of 5 school shootings, the attacker tells someone about their plans first. Anonymously report weapon threats at school by calling 1-866-SPEAK-UP.
By PAX - Real Solutions to Gun... on november 07, 2007
Views 174
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Marquee- SPEAK UP
In 4 out of 5 school shootings, the attacker tells someone about their plans first. Anonymously report weapon threats at school by calling 1-866-SPEAK-UP.
By PAX - Real Solutions to Gun... on novembe