Each Wednesday morning we share news, research, data, opinions and community responses related to gun violence and prevention in Philadelphia.
Above: The community at Mothers in Charge is planning a peace walk and rally in Philadelphia in advance of Mothers Day. [MothersinCharge.org]
Each Wednesday morning we share news, research, data, opinions and community responses related to gun violence and prevention in Philadelphia.
Above: Heat map shows concentrations of places where nearly 50 people were wounded or killed during an exceptional outbreak of gun violence in Philadelphia between Thursday and Sunday. [Office of the Controller]
Each Wednesday morning we share news, research, data, opinions and community responses related to gun violence and prevention in Philadelphia.
Above: Philadelphia has 48 ZIP Codes. So far this year, residents in five ZIP Codes – mostly in North Philadelphia and Kensington – have suffered 44 percent of the city’s shooting victims.
Each Wednesday morning we share news, research, data, opinions and community responses related to gun violence and prevention in Philadelphia
Above: Community members are out at 15th and Susquehanna in North Philly, raising the alarm about gun violence after a recent shooting. [@SammyCaiola]
What does the most ethical, impactful and empathetic reporting look like when covering community gun violence. Our Director of Research Dr. Jessica Beard participated in this media panel addressing the role and responsibilities of the media when reporting on community gun violence in Philadelphia and similar cities. Read More
Our Director of Research Dr. Jessica Beard introduced new research from our collaborative in Washington on March 31 during the annual conference held by SAVIR, the Society for the Advancement of Violence and Injury Research. Read More
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