Jessi's Message

Jessi's Message Honoring the life of Jessica Redfield Ghawi by empowering victims and survivors of gun violence to sh

On July 20, 2012, a gunman at the Century 16 Movie Theaters in Aurora, Colorado opened fire, killing 12 people and wounding 70 more. Jessica "Jessi" Ghawi, was among those whose lives were claimed. Jessi was an aspiring sports broadcaster who had moved to Colorado only a year before to pursue her dream of a career in sports journalism. Through Jessi's Message, her parents, Sandy and Lonnie Phillip

s, advocate to save lives by reducing gun violence. The Fund seeks to empower other victims and survivors of violence across the country, teaching them how to tell their stories effectively and how to advocate for policies to prevent and reduce gun violence. Sandy Phillips and Lonnie Phillips are available to do media interviews, community group trainings, or to speak at public events.

Priorities.
03/12/2025

Priorities.

Morning!

Priorities.
12/05/2024

Priorities.

America.

True story.
09/20/2024

True story.

The greatest danger to America is Americans with guns.

09/13/2024

NYC Council Member Erik Bottcher is introducing legislation to require gun stores to display graphic imagery and signs warning of the lethal health hazards of gun ownership.

It’s the first day of school in America.
09/04/2024

It’s the first day of school in America.

06/12/2024

Eight years ago today, 49 lives were stolen in a horrific act of gun violence against the LGBTQ+ and Latine communities.

The Pulse tragedy left us shattered, but we responded with love and determination.

Together, we will continue to honor their lives with action.

"In my mental health legal and clinical practice, where I work with families facing challenges posed by a family member ...
03/08/2024

"In my mental health legal and clinical practice, where I work with families facing challenges posed by a family member in the throes of mental health challenges, substance use disorder and related diagnoses of symptoms, I will now be asking if there are any weapons in the house, and whether those weapons are securely stored beyond the reach of the person in crisis."

- Carolyn Reinach Wolf, Executive Partner at Abrams Fensterman

"We know the availability of a weapon, combined with identified mental health issues of concern, can lead to violence, or more likely a su***de attempt. If weapons are not easily accessible, it gives time to intervene, and hopefully divert thoughts of violence."

Abrams Fensterman Executive Partner, Carolyn Reinach Wolf, writes about parents being charged when their mentally unwell child commits a mass shooting with a gun they bought for him.

Full story: https://loom.ly/H2bFfis


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