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Children's Defense Fund, Washington, DC. – 2001
Noting that firearms outnumber children by a margin of almost three to one in the United States, this report advocates gun safety policies to protect children. The report provides information on trends in youth firearm deaths and finds the statistics alarming, despite recent decline. The first of three tables in the report delineates 1979-1999…
Descriptors: Accidents, Adolescents, Child Advocacy, Child Safety
Peer reviewedWatkins, Christine – Social Education, 1997
Provides an overview and background information on the debate over gun control, as well as several teaching ideas. Handouts include a list of related topics drawn from various disciplines (economics, U.S. history), seven arguments for and against gun control, and a set of policy evaluation guidelines. (MJP)
Descriptors: Constitutional Law, Controversial Issues (Course Content), Current Events, Debate
