About Gun Safety & Violence Prevention
The safety, security, and well-being of all children is the number one priority for both the Santa Clara County Office of Education (SCCOE) and the Santa Clara County Board of Education. Gun violence is one of the major causes of death in children and adolescents in the United States.
Bills and Laws
State Superintendent of Public Instruction issued a
statement on Safe Storage of Firearms and School Safety and Security to inform the school community about the law regarding safe storage of firearms.
Cost of Gun Violence in Santa Clara County 2022 Study
The Santa Clara County Public Health Department, in collaboration with the Pacific Institute for Research and Evaluation and Prevention Institute, conducted in-depth data analysis on fatal and nonfatal injuries related to gun violence and possession. Through data in this report, the story of the families who have lost loved ones and communities robbed of peace, safety, and opportunities to thrive is told.