Ohio Coalition
Against Gun Violence
What We Do
The Ohio Coalition Against Gun Violence is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization,
working to prevent gun violence through education, advocacy and public awareness.
The Ohio Coalition Against Gun Violence (OCAGV) is the state’s recognized resource on current information regarding gun violence and gun related legislation.
The Coalition monitors current developments at the national and state levels and provides statewide education on non-violence and safety for children and families.
The Coalition works with other organizations and individuals to facilitate community solutions and support public health recognition of the gun violence problem.
Latest News
#StandWithOhio This is Our Ground
Dec 30 2020
Press release #StandWithOhio Coalition Calls on Gov. DeWine to Veto “Stand Your Ground” Legislation DECEMBER 18, 2020 Columbus, Ohio, December 18, 2020 – A coalition of…
Opposition to Stand Your Ground
Dec 16 2020
Mayors, Prosecutors, Faith leaders, law enforcement and citizens oppose and have testified against the Stand Your Ground Bills https://www.dispatch.com/story/opinion/columns/2020/12/15/column-mayors-we-ask-lawmakers-do-something-actually-helps/6537606002/
Dayton Mayor Nan Whaley joins with @ohioceasefire against Stand Your Ground in Ohio
Oct 05 2020
Dayton Mayor Nan Whaley has joined with @ohioceasefire to #StandWithOhio against @StandYourGround. In the short video, Mayor Whaley states she is joining with the Ohio Coalition Against…