Ep. 101: Gun Violence & Location Tracking
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In 2020, gun violence became the leading cause of death for minors in the United States.
Whether or not kids and teens have experienced it firsthand, the impact that guns have on all families is undeniable. In episode 101, we talk about important safety tips and how to talk with your teen about how it affects their mental health.
We’ll also discuss the pros and cons of location-sharing apps and other ways your teen may be sharing their location without knowing it.
Listen to the end for our easy tip for making Easter fun for your teen.
In this episode, we mentioned or used the following resources:
- Kaiser Family Foundation: The Impact of Gun Violence on Children & Adolescents
- Teen Life Podcast: Suicide | Suicide Prevention & Be Real | Snapchat
- Mashable: When do you stop sharing your location with someone?
- Podcast music by Luke Cabrera & Tobin Hodges
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About Us:
Karlie Duke
Communications Director
Chris Robey
Former CEO
Chris Robey | Former CEO
Chris has spent most of his career empowering teenagers from all backgrounds. As the former leader of Teen Life, he is passionate about helping students make good choices while also giving adults the tools they need to communicate more effectively with teens. Chris is a graduate of Midwestern State University and holds a Master’s Degree in Family Life Education from Lubbock Christian University.
Karlie Duke | Director of Communications
Karlie has always had a heart for teenagers. Through her role at Teen Life, she loves to showcase the amazing stories coming out of Support Groups, but she is especially passionate about helping adults and teenagers find connection. Karlie has a BS in Communications with a minor in Family Studies from Abilene Christian University.
