"I don't want to die,
I just want to go to school."
These words, spoken so simply by a 7 year-old girl after deliberate shots were fired into her classroom from the street, profoundly express the fear that many of our nation's children face every day. Tragedies associated with handgun violence among youth have unfortunately become all too familiar headlines in our daily newspapers.
 "...everyday in America, 16 children ages 19 and under are killed in gun homicides, suicides and unintentional shootings. Many more are wounded (National Center for Health Studies, 1996). This is the equivalent of one classroom every day and a-half!" 
Why In A Flash
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hat would your child do if they found a gun? Parents and teachers alike will want NEMA's new video, In A Flash. Aimed at kids of middle school age, this video tells the true stories of young gunshot victims and gives clear guidance for kids if they should find a gun.
The growing problem is not confined to our major cities and urban areas. While the media tells us about the killings, it does not report that for every child killed, ten or more others suffer with permanent disabilities. In an active effort to reverse this frightening trend, The National Emergency Medicine Association (NEMA), through our special program, Kids Do Matter, has produced a timely educational video entitled In A Flash.This video is designed to facilitate discussion in a classroom or small group setting. A resource guide, for use by a teacher or adult facilitator, accompanies the video. Targeted to middle school-aged viewers, the video is being met with high praise. Viewers report that the video is being used successfully with individuals and other age groups as well. The demand for the video is growing. In A Flash
is available to all middle schools as a combined video and resource package.
The video shows viewers the real truth -- not the Hollywood version -- of what happens after someone is shot. You will appreciate the balanced viewpoint that emphasizes safety, resolving conflicts without guns, and telling a grown-up when kids see a gun. This 20 minute video can save lives. Contact us today and find out how to get a copy.
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