Updates about PCGVR’s Better Gun Violence Reporting initiative and our science-backed belief that better, more empathetic news reporting on gun violence could prevent shootings and save lives.
PCGVR director of research Dr. Jessica Beard and newsroom liaison Oronde McClain will participate in Building Community Resiliency Through Storytelling and Media Narratives, a webinar presented by the CDC’s Division of Violence Prevention on January 15 at 2 PM ET. Read More
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
PCGVR director of research Dr. Jessica Beard discussed our work, gun violence prevention and the role of the media during a recent interview with Radio France Internationale. Read More
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
While some reports have attributed reductions in Philadelphia gun violence to more recent local activities, the current decline has persisted since late 2022 and appears to be part of a national trend. Read More
Several members of our team were honored with the opportunity to visit the University of Missouri School of Journalism. We screened our collaborative documentary The Second Trauma in five classes and then during a public evening event hosted by the Missouri student chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists. We handed out more than 100 copies of our Better Gun Violence Reporting Toolkit and engaged in conversations with nearly 150 students and more than a dozen faculty members and deans. Read More
Recap of takeaways from the Better Gun Violence Reporting Summit held in Philadelphia to explore how better journalism can prevent shootings and save lives. Read More
By Sammy Caiola In the spirit of professional media organizations such as the Association of Health Care Journalists and the Society of Environmental Journalists, four gun violence reporters posted across the U.S. have created the Read More
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News coverage of gun violence often inadvertently perpetuates stereotypical narratives about the people and communities most impacted. Typical coverage focuses on individual episodes of gun violence and often lacks an explanation of what causes it and what could be done to prevent it. These reporting practices can further stigmatize marginalized communities and promote fatalism around gun violence prevention. By changing the way gun violence is covered, reporters can take an active role in minimizing harm to injured people, communities, and society—and even make an important contribution toward preventing gun violence. Read More
Tyrique Glasgow, at right, CEO of the Young Chances Foundation in Philadelphia, shares community perspectives on gun violence news reporting during a collaborative panel presentation we organized for the national Online News Association Conference in Philadelphia. Glasgow is seated Read More
Philadelphia TV news journalists, community leaders and other experts came together to imagine how we can lead the way in our city to advance the most ethical, empathetic and impactful reporting possible. Read More
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