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Ayanna Pressley: “Children who witness gun violence are more likely to…”

Featuring: Ayanna Pressley, Democratic | U.S. House Massachusetts, 7th Congressional District

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Published | Video Starts at 02:52

In the full oversight committee, I convened the first ever congressional hearing on childhood trauma. It was illuminating and devastating. Children who witness gun violence are more likely to experience anxiety, depression, and PTSD well into adulthood. These children and their families are the people you should be centering in your work. Director Sakata, I believe the people closest to the pain should be the closest to the power. (02:52–02:59)

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Asserts that children witnessing gun violence are more likely to suffer from anxiety, depression, and PTSD.

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