The founders of Sandy Hook Promise are pushing their educational programming in the wake of the shooting this week at a Texas elementary school.  Nicole Hockley and Mark Barden. Both had 6-year-old sons who were among the 26 children and educators killed nearly 10 years ago. 

Hockley says one of the most important thing for families to do it to not turn away from red flags.  She knows that it's instinctive for parents to believe the best in their kids, but asking the difficult questions and being prepared to help is the best thing parents can do for their kids.  She added that ensuring kids have a connection to parents, grandparents, or someone who cares enough about their choices and their life will go a long way to help them as well. 

Sandy Hook Promise has a Know the Signs guide on how to recognize the warning signs of gun violence as well as how to bring their no-cost trainings to schools and youth organizations.  The organization says they have trained over millions of youths and adults on how to recognize warning signs of gun violence and intervene effectively. 

Sandy Hook Promise says these programs have spurred interventions in response to multiple threats – including a school shooting, suicides and firearms brought to schools – as well as helped to reduce bullying and get hundreds of individuals mental health assistance.