Preventing gun violence in schools without taking guns away w. Rep. Deb Andraca

Mama Knows

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Parenting, Kids & Family

5 • 1K Ratings

🗓️ 1 April 2025

⏱️ 29 minutes

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This conversation delves into the pressing issue of school violence and gun safety, particularly from the perspective of parents. Nina shares her emotional journey as a mother concerned about her child's safety in school, while Rep. Deb Andraca discusses her personal experiences and legislative efforts aimed at reducing gun violence. They explore the importance of responsible gun ownership, the need for preventive measures, and the role of community engagement in advocating for safer schools. The discussion emphasizes the significance of understanding statistics, recognizing warning signs, and promoting a culture of gun safety to protect children and communities. 00:00: The Impact of School Violence on Families 02:01: Personal Experiences with School Safety 04:43: Gun Ownership and Responsibility 06:13: Statistics on School Violence and Gun Safety 09:14: Identifying Warning Signs for Prevention 12:09: The Need for Legislative Change 15:34: Resources for Moms to Get Involved 18:15: Promoting Gun Safety in Homes 21:21: Advocating for School Safety Policies 26:14: The Importance of Community Engagement Rep. Deb Andraca is honored to serve as the representative for Wisconsin’s 23rd Assembly District, a role they have proudly held since making history in 2020. In the Wisconsin State Assembly, Deb serves on several key committees, including the Joint Committee on Finance, Education, and Forestry, Parks, and Outdoor Recreation. Their dedication and leadership have earned them numerous accolades, such as the Legislator of the Year Award from both the American College of Physicians Wisconsin Chapter and Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD), as well as the Champion of Commerce Award from the Metropolitan Milwaukee Association Chamber of Commerce. They have also been recognized as a Conservation Champion by the Wisconsin League of Conservation Voters and received the Building Wisconsin Award from the Associate Builders and Contractors of Wisconsin. Professionally, Deb brings a wealth of experience in education, communications, and policy. They have served as a substitute teacher and a former summer school math teacher at Bruce Guadalupe Community School, as well as a substitute teacher in the Whitefish Bay School District. Their background also includes work as a communications director and lobbyist at the Environmental Law and Policy Center of the Midwest, vice president at FleishmanHillard International Communications, and executive assistant at the Solar Energy Industries Association. Episode Sponsor: Visit activeskinrepair.com to learn more about Active Skin Repair and to get 20% off your order, use code: MAMAKNOWS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:00.0	Hi, I'm Rachel Nielsen, host of the 3 and 30 Takeaways for Moms podcast. Each of my 30-minute
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0:37.4	School violence has become prevalent in my life because my son is in kindergarten so it's my first
0:44.5	child in school and obviously before that I'm a deep empath so I feel things deeply especially
0:51.4	in the news and political stuff so So I do feel like school shooting,
0:56.3	school violence, all that stuff like really hits for me, but it really hits home now that I have
1:01.4	a child who's in school. And I'm in Wisconsin and the last year we've had, I mean, as far as I know,
1:09.7	like I don't Google the statistics, but as far as I know,
1:12.6	we've had two pretty significant school violence events that have shook me up. And I'm at the
1:21.0	point where I'm like, what do I do? Like, how can I make a difference in my home, in my child's life, in the school system? Like, what can I do?
1:32.0	Because it seems like to me that not many people are doing much about it. So what can I do?
1:39.4	And I shouldn't say that about everyone, but it feels like it's not as important as it should be,
1:43.4	I guess. It feels like that this should be on the forefront. Like our children shouldn't be dying.
1:48.4	Gunshot and gun violence in schools shouldn't be one of the top reasons children are dying.
1:53.2	So I'm feeling very passionate, also emotional about this topic. And so just bear with me if I get like a little bit passionate about it during
2:02.7	this interview. But I have representative, Deb and Draca here. She is a Wisconsin representative
2:08.0	and I'm so excited to talk to you because you're also passionate about this. I had talked to
2:13.4	Deb about this before. But before we dive in, today we are going to talk about school violence
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