/tags/growing-up-with-guns Growing Up With Guns en-US WLRN Thu, 14 Dec 2023 19:00:00 GMT /health/2023-12-14/gun-control-florida-child-shootings-sarasota-health Gun violence is the leading cause of death for children in the United States. And even when kids survive, there can be life-altering consequences. There’s been an increase in youth gun injuries in Florida in recent years. Thu, 14 Dec 2023 19:00:00 GMT /health/2023-12-14/gun-control-florida-child-shootings-sarasota-health Stephanie Colombini /health/2023-12-13/some-florida-families-who-lost-their-kids-to-gun-violence-channel-their-pain-into-action These parents are still struggling with grief years after their kids died in shootings. They say families affected by community violence need more support. Wed, 13 Dec 2023 14:48:15 GMT /health/2023-12-13/some-florida-families-who-lost-their-kids-to-gun-violence-channel-their-pain-into-action Stephanie Colombini /health/2023-12-12/advocates-working-to-prevent-youth-gun-violence-in-florida-say-they-need-more-help Community leaders say the recent shooting in Tampa's Ybor City highlights the need to curb gun violence among young people. Advocates are calling for more resources to combat the problem. Tue, 12 Dec 2023 17:28:14 GMT /health/2023-12-12/advocates-working-to-prevent-youth-gun-violence-in-florida-say-they-need-more-help Stephanie Colombini /health/2023-12-11/more-kids-are-getting-arrested-with-guns-a-program-aims-to-turn-their-lives-around In the first part of the series Growing Up With Guns, WUSF looks at Tampa's Youth Gun Offender program. It's tackling crime by offering teens mentorship, education and mental health services. Mon, 11 Dec 2023 16:23:55 GMT /health/2023-12-11/more-kids-are-getting-arrested-with-guns-a-program-aims-to-turn-their-lives-around Stephanie Colombini