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Every year, millions of people in the United States are affected by the horrors of gun violence. Thousands of lives are cut short and many more face life-threatening injuries or are forced to bear witness to the frightening effects of gun-related violence. It''s common to experience shock, confusion, and pain after being exposed to gun violence. This comprehensive yet compassionate text offers an in-depth look at how gun violence impacts different communities and provides advice for coping with the indelible mark it leaves. It also empowers readers to make their communities safer by joining the fight to end gun violence.

While many people have the passion and drive to become political leaders, not all of them develop the skills needed to make sure their voices are heard and their issues are taken seriously. In this practical guide, readers will learn to identify their own strengths and weaknesses and cultivate a range of essential leadership skills such as empathy, patience, public speaking, time management, conflict resolution, and research. Sidebars provide examples of young activists who have created change in their own communities, illustrating that people of all ages can be political leaders.