{"id":9736,"date":"2022-08-05T16:28:34","date_gmt":"2022-08-05T20:28:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.safehorizon.org\/?p=9736"},"modified":"2025-08-13T12:38:47","modified_gmt":"2025-08-13T16:38:47","slug":"were-undercounting-victims-of-gun-violence","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.safehorizon.org\/safe-horizon-in-the-news\/were-undercounting-victims-of-gun-violence\/","title":{"rendered":"We\u2019re Undercounting Victims of Gun Violence"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The daily reports of gun violence in New York are piercing. The\u202fnational\u202ftoll<\/a> of reported incidents has risen to more than 45,000 since the start of the pandemic in 2020. This astounding number makes it clear that many people in our society are suffering the effects of gun violence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When we count up \u201cvictims\u201d of gun violence, we typically look at the number of people who have been struck by a bullet. As someone who has spent years working to mitigate the serious aftereffects of gun violence, I can tell you those numbers don\u2019t even come close to capturing the suffering.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The strike of the bullet is where the suffering begins \u2014 not where it ends.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For people who experience a shooting or lost someone to gun violence, their lives are forever changed. Their quality of life is never the same. They learn how to manage their grief and pain, but they never \u201cget over it.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I\u2019ve seen over and over again in my decades of supporting victims of gun violence and families who have lost a loved one to gun violence, that when the trauma left behind isn\u2019t addressed, victims experience\u202fmental, emotional and even physical anguish.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Survivors also suffer through the depths of guilt, thinking about what they might have done differently and how and why this happened to them. They lose trust in the police and the legal system when their cases go unsolved. This is especially true for people of color, whose cases are disproportionately unsolved, leaving them to struggle with feelings of helplessness and dehumanization.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Many survivors, especially in communities that experience high rates of gun violence, aren\u2019t able to go outside, go to school, use their favorite park, go to church or go to the grocery without reliving the shooting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We need common-sense gun reforms. We also, especially with shootings on the rise, need to help the people left behind.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

At Safe Horizon, and at many community organizations across the city, professional counselors work one-on-one with survivors to help them heal. Feelings of despair, post-traumatic stress disorder, mistrust, and having to navigate their daily lives with tremendous grief and fear are some of the overarching traumatic stress survivors struggle with.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Organizations like Safe Horizon need funding to keep pace with the increase in shootings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We can also do more collectively to support the healing of survivors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Support systems are key for survivors to have someone to lean on. If you know someone who is a survivor, reach out to them and lend your support. Recognize that their healing is just beginning and is a lifelong process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

And encourage them to reach out for help. We, and many other organizations, are here when we are needed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Read the original article here.<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kimmi Herring oversees Safe Horizon\u2019s work with survivors of gun violence and families who have lost loved ones to homicides.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Helping Troy Heal from Trauma<\/h1>\r\nTroy eventually felt comfortable talking about how being shot affected him. Troy shared that he witnessed gun violence as a child and has been in emotional pain ever since. Because he had experienced reactions to the trauma of witnessing violence over such a long period, the case manager recommended that he see a therapist at our Counseling Center<\/a>. Our Counseling Center is the only New York State licensed mental health clinic that concentrates solely on delivering trauma-focused treatment for survivors of crime and abuse.\r\n\r\nIn therapy, Troy talked about how prevalent gun violence was in his community. \u201cAs a kid, I could tell you the street corner where one of my classmates was killed.<\/em> That still sticks with me to this day. There are certain blocks you don\u2019t\u00a0go.<\/em>\u201d\r\n\r\nImages from his friend\u2019s murder came to mind whenever he passed that corner, and with them, feelings of intense fear or anxiety. Sometimes Troy would start sweating, his heart would beat faster, and it was hard for him to focus. The therapist helped him recognize these feelings as trauma reactions. A trauma reaction can happen when the brain perceives a situation as dangerous because it or a similar situation was dangerous before.\r\n
For Troy, seeking help was difficult. \u201cGrowing up where I did\u2026asking for help was something nobody would do. Especially guys, like, it just doesn\u2019t happen,\u201d<\/em> he explained.<\/blockquote>\r\nTo help Troy cope with trauma reactions, the therapist taught him grounding techniques that he could use when feeling overwhelmed. Grounding techniques can help survivors connect to their physical body and stay in the present moment. This technique can help the survivor recognize the experience as a trauma reaction and help the moment feel more manageable. This is one technique that helps Troy cope with the emotional pain caused by both witnessing and experiencing gun violence.\r\n\r\nTroy\u2019s memories of the past can\u2019t be changed, but he now has the tools to work through the trauma he experienced. As his recovery process unfolds, his experiences are likely to improve. Troy also says he looks forward to living a happy and healthy life with his family.\r\n

If you or someone you know has been impacted by gun violence in New York City, please call our Crime Victims Hotline at 866-689-HELP (4357)<\/a><\/h1>\r\n* Client names and identifying information have been changed for privacy concerns. The Image used is stock imagery.<\/em>","post_title":"The Impact of Gun Violence on Troy and His Community","post_excerpt":"Witnessing and experiencing gun violence made Troy feel unsafe and anxious. Although his memories of the past can\u2019t be changed, he now has the tools to work through the trauma he experienced.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"gun-violence-trauma-troy-story","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-08-02 14:37:38","post_modified_gmt":"2022-08-02 18:37:38","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"http:\/\/www.safehorizon.org\/?p=5583","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":434,"post_author":"6","post_date":"2016-05-24 17:50:20","post_date_gmt":"2016-05-24 17:50:20","post_content":"Safe Horizon impacts the lives of hundreds of thousands of people affected by violence and abuse each year. We provide children, adults, and families the tools and resources they need to heal and recover. Our work is possible because of the generosity of supporters like you, who help us move victims from crisis to confidence. If you have any questions about donating to support our work, please e-mail fundraising@safehorizon.org<\/a> or you may call our office from Mon. to Fri. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 212-577-3888. In addition, please find our disclosure statement here<\/a>.\r\n

In Honor of Donations<\/h1>\r\nTo donate in honor of someone special or in honor of an occasion, please click here.<\/a>\r\n

Donate Stock<\/h1>\r\nSafe Horizon is pleased to accept donations of publicly-traded securities. If you would like to make a gift of stock, please call your broker with the information listed below and (s)he will process the transfer.\r\nBroker: Wilmington Trust N.A.\/M&T Bank\r\nDTC: 990\r\nABA: 031100092\r\nFBO: Safe Horizon\r\nAcct: 108915-005\r\nContact: Monica Choi Telephone: 212.415.0502\r\nSafe Horizon is a 501(c) (3) organization Federal Tax ID: 13-2946970\r\n\r\nAfter you have made transfer arrangements please contact Rob.Dickar@safehorizon.org<\/a> or call 212-577-7715 and provide the following information for us to facilitate your stock transfer:\u00a0 donor\u2019s name, complete address, the name and number of securities transferred.\r\n

Planned Giving<\/h1>\r\nThrough gift planning, you can translate your passion for the work of Safe Horizon into a legacy to help future generations. You may also receive significant tax benefits. For more information on how to take advantage of gift planning, including making a bequest, retirement and IRA gifts, Charitable Lead Trusts, \u00a0Charitable Remainder Trusts and more, please email us at fundraising@safehorizon.org<\/a>.\r\n

Donate a car<\/h1>\r\nSupport Safe Horizon by donating your used vehicle. We\u2019ll take cars, trucks, vans, RV\u2019s, boats (if they are on a trailer), and motorcycles that are running. It\u2019s easy to donate. Click here to start your vehicle donation application<\/a>.\r\n

Your Gifts are Secure<\/h1>\r\nSafe Horizon values your privacy and your security. All credit card transactions initiated by forms on this site are transmitted via Secure Sockets Layer (SSL). The SSL protocol is the industry standard method for creating an encrypted, secure connection between your web browser and a web server. Safe Horizon has partnered with Kimbia, Inc. to assist in the processing of online transactions. Your online payment information is always kept completely confidential. Click here<\/a> to read our full Privacy Policy. Donations made to Safe Horizon are tax-deductible to the fullest extent allowed by law.\r\n\r\nSafe Horizon is a 501(c) (3) organization Federal Tax ID: 13-2946970","post_title":"Donate","post_excerpt":"Safe Horizon impacts the lives of hundreds of thousands of people affected by violence and abuse each year. 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