Family caregivers can prevent shootings with care and courage

While politicians battle in D.C. over guns, the rage of young shooters can be kept in check by family caregivers. They can be the last line of defense for society.

Sometimes, a family caregiver is the last line of defense between a killer and society. 

The carnage wielded by Adam Lanza, Dylan Klebold, Eric Harris, James Holmes, and many more sears our national memory. In every case, an overpowered family member lived with fear and apprehension in proximity to that individual. Even if that caregiving family member summons the courage to call the police, the situation can easily continue spiraling toward tragedy. Clear boundaries, steps, and interventions must occur to prevent tragic outcomes and give struggling families a fighting chance.