National Gun Violence Survivors Week
Social Media Toolkit
Monday Jan. 22–Friday Jan. 26, 2024
From January 22–26, 2024, we will honor the sixth annual National Gun Violence Survivors Week. During the week, we take stock of the terrible human toll of America’s gun violence crisis—and recommit ourselves to supporting survivors with action. Tragically and unacceptably, America’s gun death rate is 13 times greater than that of our peer countries and more than 200 people survive gunshot wounds every day in the U.S. The focus of the campaign is on sharing gun violence survivors’ stories in their own words and encouraging allies to amplify their voices, especially those who are underrepresented in our national dialogue.
This year’s National Gun Violence Survivors Week is Monday, January 22 through Friday, January 26. Throughout the week, we will call on the nation to share and lift up survivors’ stories, and on survivors to share their lived experiences with gun violence.
Here’s What You Can Do on Social Media
- Share facts and information about National Gun Violence Survivors Week on social media using the hashtag #GVSurvivorsWeek. Help to spread awareness about this important week and the impacts of gun violence on Americans. Find social media assets here.
- Honor and amplify stories of Americans who have directly experienced gun violence, including Survivor Changemakers, using the hashtag #GVSurvivorsWeek. Stories will be elevated on social media as well as through the Moments That Survive Story Wall site.
- Share stories of those who have directly experienced gun violence and Survivor Changemakers from your organization’s network.
Are you a gun violence survivor looking for more social media guidance? View our Survivor Toolkit here.
Are you a volunteer looking for more social media guidance? View our Volunteer Toolkit here.
Sample Social Media Posts
Sample 1
English
National Gun Violence Survivors Week, 1/22–1/26, is a time to lift up the stories of gun violence survivors who live with the trauma of gun violence every single day. Read and share survivors’ stories at momentsthatsurvive.org. #GVSurvivorsWeek
Spanish
La Semana Nacional de Sobrevivientes de la Violencia con Armas de Fuego, 22/1-26/1, es un momento para elevar las voces de los sobrevivientes que viven con el trauma de este tipo de violencia todos los días. Lee y comparte sus historias en momentsthatsurvive.org. #GVSurvivorsWeek
Sample 2
English
During #GVSurvivorsWeek, 1/22–1/26, join [me/us] in elevating the stories of survivors who are forced to live with the devastating impacts of gun violence.
Today, [I’m/we’re] sharing the story of [insert survivor’s name and connection to gun violence]. [attach link to a survivor’s story from momentsthatsurvive.org]
Spanish
En la #GVSurvivorsWeek, 22/1–26/1, [acompáñame/acompáñanos] a elevar las historias de los sobrevivientes que se ven obligados a vivir con los efectos devastadores de la violencia con armas de fuego.
Hoy, [estoy/estamos] compartiendo la historia de [inserta el nombre del sobreviviente y su conexión con la violencia con armas de fuego]. [adjunta el enlace a la historia del sobreviviente en momentsthatsurvive.org]
Sample 3
English
Gun violence in any form leaves an enduring mark on the lives of those who are impacted.
During #GVSurvivorsWeek, 1/22-1/26, join [me/us] in elevating survivors’ experiences, stories, and journeys: momentsthatsurvive.org
Spanish
La violencia con armas de fuego en cualquier forma deja una marca duradera en la vida de quienes se ven afectados.
En la #GVSurvivorsWeek, 22/1-26/1, [acompáñame/acompáñanos] a elevar las experiencias, historias y travesías de los sobrevivientes: momentsthatsurvive.org
Sample 4
English
We are a nation of survivors—whether someone has witnessed an act of gun violence, been threatened or wounded with a gun, or had someone they cared for wounded or killed with a gun.
This #GVSurvivorsWeek, join [me/us] in lifting their voices: momentsthatsurvive.org.
Spanish
Somos una nación de sobrevivientes (al haber presenciado actos de violencia con armas de fuego, haber sido amenazado o herido con armas de fuego, o haber tenido a un ser querido que fue herido o asesinado con armas de fuego).
En esta #GVSurvivorsWeek, [acompáñame/acompáñanos] para elevar sus voces: momentsthatsurvive.org
Sample 5
English
Inequities in our justice, health, housing, and educational institutions, along with generations of discrimination and disinvestment, have fueled gun violence in Black communities.
Shine a light on their stories this #GVSurvivorsWeek: momentsthatsurvive.org.
Spanish
Las desigualdades en nuestras instituciones de justicia, salud, vivienda y educación, junto con generaciones de discriminación y desinversión, han alimentado la violencia con armas de fuego en las comunidades negras.
Enciende una luz a sus historias en esta #GVSurvivorsWeek: momentsthatsurvive.org.
Sample 6
English:
Latinx people in the US are dying from gun violence every day and at rates disproportionate to their peers.
During #GVSurvivorsWeek, join [me/us] in amplifying the stories and voices of Latinx people impacted by this senseless crisis: momentsthatsurvive.org
Spanish:
Las personas latines en los Estados Unidos mueren a causa de la violencia con armas de fuego todos los días y en tasas desproporcionadas con respecto a sus pares blancos.
En el #GVSurvivorsWeek, [acompáñame/acompáñanos] para amplificar las historias y voces de las personas latines afectadas por esta crisis sin sentido: momentsthatsurvive.org
Sample 7
English:
This National Gun Violence Survivors Week, read and share the story of Survivor Changemaker [insert survivor’s name and/or handle], who is working tirelessly in [his/her/their] community to reduce gun violence and save lives. #GVSurvivorsWeek [attach link to Survivor Changemaker story from momentsthatsurvive.org]
Spanish:
Esta Semana Nacional de Sobrevivientes de Violencia con Armas de Fuego, lee y comparte la historia del sobreviviente y agente de cambio [inserta el nombre del sobreviviente o su cuenta], quien trabaja incansablemente en su comunidad para reducir la violencia con armas de fuego y salvar vidas. #GVSurvivorsWeek [adjunta el enlace a la historia del sobreviviente y agente de cambio en momentsthatsurvive.org]
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Gun violence in any form can leave a lasting impact on individuals. That’s why we use the term ‘survivor’ as inclusive of anyone who has personally experienced gun violence—whether you have witnessed an act of gun violence, been threatened or wounded with a gun, or had someone you cared for wounded or killed with a gun. This includes but is not limited to gun suicides, domestic violence involving a gun, and unintentional shootings.