Mission Statement:“To reduce death/injury related to firearms though broad based and preventative strategies to promote a safe (violent free) environment for our children”

Background:
The DCGST was form in 1999 at the request of the Durham County Board of Health which recognized the need to prevent injuries and deaths to youths in our community from gun violence. Over the past 10 years the DCGST has participated on countless numbers of events throughout Durham (health fairs, civic organizations, faith groups, school events, PTA’s…). We provide educational materials and presentations on gun safety in addition to free gun locks to members of the community.

Representatives of the Durham County Gun Safety Team include:
Durham County Health department
Durham County Board of Health
Durham County Commissioners
Durham County Sheriff’s Office
Durham City Council
District Attorney
UNC Department of Pediatrics
Lincoln Center Health Center
Durham Public Schools
Durham Police Department
Project Safe Neighborhood
Religious Coalition for a Nonviolent Durham
Million Mom March
North Carolinians Against Gun Violence Education Fund
SAFE Kids
Duke Children’s Primary Care Clinics
Concerned Citizens of Durham County
UNC Injury Prevention Research Center
Fairway Outdoor Advertising of the Triangle East

For more information regarding the DCGST please contact Joanie Ross at (919) 560-7765 or jross@ph.co.durham.nc.us