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Kelly Roskam @kellyewroskam.bsky.social Director of Law and Policy at the Johns Hopkins Center for Gun Violence Solutions. Mom of 3 amazing girls.
Kate Fitz-Gibbon @katefitzgibbon.bsky.social Researcher in violence against women & children. Professor (Practice) Monash Faculty of Business & Economics, Monash University. Chair of Respect Victoria. World Economic Forum Young Global Leader. All views my own.
Danielle Pollack @danielle2u.bsky.social Policy expert & thought leader creating innovative programs & policies to end VAW/CA/CSA
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