2013-01-22 Introduced in Senate Sandy Hook Elementary School Violence Reduction Act - Expresses the sense of the Senate with respect to congressional attention to gun violence, including concerning:

• support for efforts of the President;
• promotion of common sense proposals for preventing gun violence;
• assistance to law enforcement officers for combatting violent crime, protecting communities, and protecting themselves;
• safe and successful learning conditions for children attending school;
• tools for identifying individuals who pose a threat to themselves or others;
• keeping dangerous weapons out of the hands of criminals and individuals not lawfully authorized to possess them;
• information-sharing to facilitate early identification of threats to public safety;
• promoting preparedness;
• training for educational professionals, health providers, and others to recognize indicators of the potential for violent behavior;
• the connection between violent media and violent behavior;
• the collection, study, and publication of relevant research; and
• access to mental health services, with a focus on children and young adults.

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