Weekly Brief: 11.09.22
Each week we share news from the Center plus updates on gun violence and prevention from our partners at Billy Penn. Read More
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Weekly Brief: 11.02.22
Each week we share news from the Center plus updates on gun violence and prevention from our partners at Billy Penn.
Above: Our Credible Messenger Newsroom Liaison Oronde McClain attended this week’s Change Makers Own It 2022 celebration at the National Constitution Center. We are honored to report that three of the journalists recognized during the event have also participated in our programs here at the Center.
Weekly Brief: 10.26.22
Each week we share news from the Center plus updates on gun violence and prevention from our partners at Billy Penn.
This week: The Philadelphia Office of the Controller released a review and analysis of the Philadelphia Police Department.
Weekly Brief: 10.19.22
Each week we share news from the Center plus updates on gun violence and prevention from our partners at Billy Penn.
Above: Dr. Jesscia Beard, director of research here at the Philadelphia Center for Gun Violence Reporting, will be a featured speaker in Chicago this week at Reporting on Violence as a Public Health Issue: An AHCJ Summit.
Free virtual panels: Addressing Philadelphia’s gun violence epidemic
The Stoneleigh Foundation is presenting two free virtual panels, including one featuring our team, titled: “Changing the Narrative on Gun Violence: The Role of Media.” Read More
Our research collaborative: Changing the way we talk about gun violence
Dr. Jennifer Midberry of Lehigh University reports on what’s happening in our research collaborative for the Temple University Faculty Herald. Read More
This week in Chicago: Meeting with health care journalists
Dr. Jesscia Beard, director of research here at the Philadelphia Center for Gun Violence Reporting, will be a featured speaker this week at Reporting on Violence as a Public Health Issue: An AHCJ Summit. The workshop organized by the Association of Health Care Journalists will also feature WHYY gun violence prevention reporter Sammy Caiola as well as Yvonne Latty, who directs the new Logan Center for Urban Investigative Reporting at Temple University, and PCGVR director Jim MacMillan. Non-Member Virtual Tickets are still available.
Weekly Brief: 10.12.22
Each week we share news from the Center plus updates on gun violence and prevention from our partners at Billy Penn.
Above: Beatrice Forman of Billy Penn prepared a report after attending our recent Better Gun Violence Workshop. It’s at the top of this newsletter.
How local news can help heal Philly’s gun violence crisis without harming communities
Beatrice Forman of Billy Penn spent the day at our recent Better Gun Violence Workshop and prepared this report. Read More
Weekly Brief: 10.05.22
Each week we share news from the Center plus updates on gun violence and prevention from our partners at Billy Penn.
Above: Maxayn Gooden, left, and Oronde McClain share their experiences with gun violence, the media and reclaiming their narratives, on a panel moderated by Denise James of Love Now Media and Temple University, at right, during last week’s Better Gun Violence Reporting Workshop. Both Maxayn and Oronde joined our staff at the Center after participating in our Credible Messenger Reporting Project.
Inside the Better Gun Violence Reporting Workshop
Nearly 60 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
Weekly Brief: 09.28.22
Each week we share news from the Center plus updates on gun violence and prevention from our partners at Billy Penn.
Above: This week’s newsletter previewed our Better Gun Violence Reporting Workshop.