Weekly Briefing on Gun Violence and Prevention in Philadelphia
Last month’s shooting victim total more than doubled the average for July during the five years before the pandemic. Read More
Articles by The Philadelphia Center for Gun Violence Reporting
Philadelphia gun violence and prevention report: July 28, 2021
Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney doubled down on his refusal to declare a gun violence emergency during the city’s bi-weekly gun violence prevention briefing last Wednesday. Shortly before the briefing, a triple shooting in West Philadelphia left an 18-year-old and 15-year-old dead, and another 15-year-old wounded. As of last week, community groups hadn’t heard a word about the gun violence prevention money promised in Philly’s new budget Read More
Philadelphia gun violence and prevention report: July 21, 2021
Several newsrooms shared a letter from Mayor Jim Kenney refusing to declare a state of emergency for gun violence in Philadelphia. Councilmember Jamie Gauthier led the response. Some are now calling the mayor a coward. Read More
Philadelphia gun violence and prevention report: July 14, 2021
PCGVR Director of Research Director Dr. Jessica Beard will moderate a an esteemed panel of Philadelphia thought leaders addressing gun violence, public health and the role of the media. Read More
Philadelphia shooting victim totals for first six months of each year, 2015-2021
More than twice as many people were shot in Philadelphia during the first six months of 2021 when compared with the first six months of 2015. Fatal shootings also doubled from 94 recorded during the first six months of 2015 to 237 in 2021. Read More
Philadelphia gun violence and prevention report: July 7, 2021
City data show 224 people shot in Philadelphia last month, the highest monthly total recorded so far this year and 22 more shooting victims than were recored during June, 2020. Read More
Philadelphia gun violence and prevention report: June 30, 2021
Grim milestones: More than 200 people have been shot this month in Philadelphia, more than 1,000 shooting victims have been reported so far this year and city data now show more than 10,000 people wounded or killed by gunfire since January 1, 2015. Read More
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Progress report: The Philadelphia Center for Gun Violence Reporting is one year old today
This is no time to celebrate. Gun violence is raging in Philadelphia and many American cities with no end in sight. But today marks one year since launching the Philadelphia Center for Gun Violence Reporting, we owe you an update and we are pleased to report that progress is good in terms of hitting our strategic goals, especially while working our way through the pandemic and related challenges. Read More
Philadelphia gun violence and prevention report: June 23, 2021
Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney announced last week that the city will dedicate more than $150 million this year to reduce violence. Philly anti-violence activists are hopeful about new funding for prevention efforts. Read More
Need help? Visit: Up the Block
Up the Block is here to connect people in Philadelphia with information on recovering from shootings, keeping young people safe and holding local leaders accountable. The new site from The Trace levels up an effort that first emerged following the Better Gun Violence Reporting Summit we organized shortly before the pandemic. Read more: Philadelphia journalists respond following a mother’s call to action
Best Practices for Reporting on Community Gun Violence
This guide has been informed primarily by collective wisdom of those who participated in the Better Gun Violence Reporting Summit in Philadelphia. Read More