Now, all the data supports that exposure to gun violence has profound and lasting impacts on childhood development, mental and physical health, and educational attainment. 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. (02:45–02:49)
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