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October 17 & 18
Day of Concern
About Young People and Gun Violence

The Day of National Concern about Young People and Gun Violence is a national observance giving students throughout the country the chance to sign the Student Pledge Against Gun Violence, and participate in activities that encourage students to take a proactive stance in reducing gun violence.

Here in San Diego, the observance is voluntary one for schools. In addition to the pledge signing, students at participating schools will see a grade-appropriate video about gun violence.
Students in grades 4-12 will see a video telling the story of Tariq Khamisa. Students in grades K-3 will hear the story The Gorp's Gift

, preceded by a brief (2 1/2 minute) video featuring Ples Felix of the Khamisa Foundation.

Just for Kids!
  • Read The Gorp's Gift

Student Pledges
  • Grades K-3 English
  • Grades K-3 Español

  • Grades 4-5 English
  • Grades 4-5 Español

  • Grades 6-12 English
  • Grades 6-12 Español

The videos were produced by the San Diego Unified School District in partnership with the Tariq Khamisa Foundation, a local non-profit organization dedicated to breaking the epidemic of youth violence.

For more information about the observance of the Day of National Concern in the San Diego Unified School District, please contact the district's Race/Human Relations & Advocacy Office at (858) 490-8678.

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