The Weekly Brief: 01.09.25

January 9, 2025

Each week we share updates from our Center, Philadelphia gun violence prevention news from our partners at Billy Penn and headlines from across the U.S. This week: The City of Philadelphia maintains an official open data set of Shooting Victims dating back to January 1, 2015, which now includes 16,438 victims recorded during the past 10 years, including 3,397 fatal shootings. Read More

The Weekly Brief: 01.02.25

January 2, 2025

Each week we share updates from our Center, Philadelphia gun violence prevention news from our partners at Billy Penn and headlines from across the U.S. This week: Transforming PCGVR to embrace our national role and achieve maximum impact in 2025 Read More

The Weekly Brief: 12.26.24

December 26, 2024

This week: During 2024, PCGVR staffers visited, collaborated with, held meetings at, or delivered presentations for dozens of organizations, including numerous new partners. Read More

The Weekly Brief: 12.19.24

December 19, 2024

Each week we share updates from our Center, Philadelphia gun violence prevention news from our partners at Billy Penn and headlines from across the U.S. This week: PCGVR research collaborative publishes new study. Association of Gun Violence Reporters kicks off with webinar. PCGVR team joining CDC webinar next month. Read More

The Weekly Brief: 12.12.24

December 12, 2024

Each week we share updates from our Center, Philadelphia gun violence prevention news from our partners at Billy Penn and headlines from across the U.S. This week: PCGVR participates in national research conference. Association of Gun Violence Reporters kicks of with webinar. More updates to our year-in-review. Read More

The Weekly Brief: 12.05.24

December 5, 2024

Each week we share updates from our Center, Philadelphia gun violence prevention news from our partners at Billy Penn and headlines from across the U.S. This week: Participating in events with The Law and Justice Journalism Project and The Center for Just Journalism, plus a first glance at the PCGVR Year in Review. Read More

Weekly Brief: 11.27.24

November 29, 2024

Each week we share news from our Center plus local updates on gun violence and prevention from our partners at Billy Penn. This week: We have much to be thankful for. Second Trauma screenings at Read More

Giving thanks, 2024

November 28, 2024

We have much to be thankful for this year and many people to thank: our staff and consultants, community journalists and professional partners, funders and donors and all of the stakeholders who elevate our work and who make it all possible. And while reducing the number of people shot in Philadelphia to 1,093 during the past 365 days is hardly an occasion to celebrate, we also feel thankful to everyone working on gun violence prevention and for the sharp downward trend now heading into its third year. Read More

Weekly Brief: 11.21.24

November 20, 2024

Each week we share news from our Center plus local updates on gun violence and prevention from our partners at Billy Penn. This week: RJI checks out the Survivor Connection. Photos from Klein Camp. More headlines. Read More

Weekly Brief: 11.14.24

November 19, 2024

Each week we share news from our Center plus local updates on gun violence and prevention from our partners at Billy Penn. This week: New project preview at Klein Camp. A gun violence reporter meetup. Trying out Bluesky. Plus all the headlines. Read More

Weekly Brief: 11.07.24

November 7, 2024

Each week we share news from our Center plus local updates on gun violence and prevention from our partners at Billy Penn. This week: We will adapt and carry on. Making plans for our next national conference. Join us at Klein Camp.  Speaking with Radio France Internationale. Read More

Coming soon: The Survivor Connection

November 7, 2024

When our latest project launches early in the new year, Philadelphia journalists will have free and swift mobile access to a new directory of community-based expert sources including gun violence survivors, co-victims and other impacted individuals. People with lived experience will have access to paid training in trauma, media literacy and public health, and an invitation post a profile in the community expert directory. And news consumers will be better informed when more reporting includes more community-based expertise. Read More

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