About PCGVR

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

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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Holidays We Observe

September 17, 2024

The Philadelphia Center For Gun Violence Reporting officially observes the following holidays. On these dates, the organization’s normal business operations are closed and our staff is encourage to take the day off and spend it Read More

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John Paul Titlow: Digital Content Strategist

August 28, 2024

John Paul Titlow is a journalist and content strategist with over 20 years of experience across newsrooms, magazines, brand creative studios and nonprofits. He joined the Philadelphia Center For Gun Violence Reporting as a digital Read More

L. Caroline Suarez - Project Management Associate at the Philadelphia Center For Gun Violence Reporting

L. Caroline Suárez: Project Management Associate

August 26, 2024

Caroline Suárez is the Project Management Associate at the Philadelphia Center for Gun Violence Reporting (PCVGR). She first joined as the project manager for PCGVR’s Survivor Connection in May 2024 before expanding her duties into a full-time role. Read More

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American University hosts screening and panel

February 15, 2024

The School of Communication at American University in Washington hosted a screening of The Second Trauma, followed by a panel discussion with Logan Center director Yvonne Latty Oronde McClain of the Philadelphia Center for Gun Read More

PCGVR research director leading new NIH grant

December 1, 2023

A new two-year, $450,000 grant from the National Institutes of Health builds on previous research from PCGVR research director Dr. Jessica Beard, pictured at top, right above during a meeting of our research collaborative in 2022. She Read More

Dr. Jennifer Midberry: Journalism Research Advisor

September 14, 2023

Dr. Jennifer Midberry presents during our inaugural Better Gun Violence Reporting Summit at WHYY in Philadelphia in 2019. Dr. Jennifer Midberry is the journalism research advisor at the Philadelphia Center for Gun Violence Reporting and Read More

Dr. Jessica Beard: Director of Research

September 9, 2023

Above: Dr. Beard was featured among 6 Philadelphians With Promising Approaches to Gun Violence Prevention by Philadelphia Magazine in an article titled: Why a Temple Trauma Surgeon Is Pushing Journalists to Change How They Cover Read More

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Dashawn Walker: Associate Newsroom Liaison

September 9, 2023

Above: Dashawn Walker speaks with FOX 29. Dashawn Walker joined the team as our Lenfest Next Generation Intern in August, 2023. Dashawn is a Shippensburg University student from Philadelphia and has joined in our efforts Read More

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