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.
Reporting on traumatic events like shootings and gun violence presents challenges o the well-being of journalists, the people we engage with and the audiences and communities we serve.
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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
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
What are the best practices for reporting on gun violence and prevention? Who are the best sources? What does the research tell us? We will offer prompts to begin the conversation each day but we really want to hear what’s on your mind. Just complete the form and watch for an email invitation.
This guide has been informed primarily by collective wisdom of those who participated in the Better Gun Violence Reporting Summit in Philadelphia. Read More
The inaugural Better Gun Violence Reporting Summit focused on media coverage of community gun violence and took place at WHYY in Philadelphia on November 8, 2019. Read More
Michelle Kerr-Spry had a simple but powerful question to reporters: Why couldn’t she find anything helpful for her in the stories on her son’s death 13 years ago? Read More
This page was created to share resources for those reporting on gun violence. If you spot errors or omissions, please Contact PCGVR. Read More
This data catalog was provided by the Expert Panel on Firearms Data Infrastructure. There’s a link to an appendix for descriptions, firearms-related variables, limitations, currency and other characteristics. Read More
Reporting on traumatic events such as gun violence can present special challenges and responsibilities related to the well-being of journalists, the people we engage with and the audiences and communities we serve. Please take advantage of these resources from the Dart Center for Journalism and Trauma. Read More
The public data informing this dashboard is usually updated every few days. Scroll down for instructions and more information. Read More
This bar chart includes fatal, nonfatal and total shooting victims in Philadelphia based on open city data. Read More
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