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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.
Five years of work. One concise guide. Free to view and download now. – Philadelphia Center for Gun Violence Reporting
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…
www.pcgvr.org
November 28, 2025 at 5:34 PM
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.
Gun violence has become an inescapable part of the American narrative. Our mission is to
interrupt that narrative.
interrupt that narrative.
Philadelphia Center for Gun Violence Reporting – Collaborating with journalists, researchers and the survivor community to advance more empathetic, ethical and impactful reporting.
Nearly 120 journalists, researchers, prevention professionals and experts from the survivor community gathered in Philadelphia this fall for: What Now? Gun Violence Reporting in Unprecedented Times.…
www.pcgvr.org
November 28, 2025 at 4:03 PM
Gun violence has become an inescapable part of the American narrative. Our mission is to
interrupt that narrative.
interrupt that narrative.
We connect journalists working on gun violence to support, opportunities, and resources.
Association of Gun Violence Reporters – Covering hard stories, together: We connect reporters working on gun violence to provide support, connection, and resources.
agvr.org
November 28, 2025 at 2:10 PM
We connect journalists working on gun violence to support, opportunities, and resources.
"A clearance does not guarantee that prosecutors filed charges or that a case resulted in a conviction — outcomes that often matter most to victims and their families. It also doesn’t capture whether the right person was apprehended."
Why ‘clearance rates’ don’t tell the whole story about solving crimes • Stateline
Police departments’ “clearance rates” — the percentage of cases they declare closed — are one of the most widely cited benchmarks for how effectively they combat crime. But the figures can be…
stateline.org
November 28, 2025 at 12:57 PM
"A clearance does not guarantee that prosecutors filed charges or that a case resulted in a conviction — outcomes that often matter most to victims and their families. It also doesn’t capture whether the right person was apprehended."
The number of weapons seized fell dramatically, declining from nearly 41,400 to fewer than 11,200 — a 73 percent drop.
Drug Arrests and Gun Seizures Fell as Homeland Security Pursued Immigration
Internal documents reveal the impact on crime fighting as the Trump administration diverts special agents to its mass deportation agenda.
www.nytimes.com
November 28, 2025 at 3:57 AM
The number of weapons seized fell dramatically, declining from nearly 41,400 to fewer than 11,200 — a 73 percent drop.
“There are a lot of issues here that have not historically been thought of as public health issues, and only when we’ve taken this really comprehensive public health approach have we been able to implement real change. “Gun violence is one of those issues.”
Michigan Gun Violence Task Force urges higher age limits and assault weapon ban in final report • Michigan Advance
After releasing several recommendations in April, the Michigan Gun Violence Task Force issued its final report on Monday identifying a number of areas where the state could bolster its current…
michiganadvance.com
November 28, 2025 at 1:12 AM
“There are a lot of issues here that have not historically been thought of as public health issues, and only when we’ve taken this really comprehensive public health approach have we been able to implement real change. “Gun violence is one of those issues.”
"That rust, for me, is symbolic of the corrosion, the degeneration of the presidency in our system."
Artist Displays 2,000-Pound White House Made of Bullets
Al Farrow, who created the sculptural rendering in 2018, said the work took on a renewed significance under the Trump administration.
hyperallergic.com
November 27, 2025 at 11:10 PM
"That rust, for me, is symbolic of the corrosion, the degeneration of the presidency in our system."
For far too long, the people, facts, and solutions that should be at the core of conversations about this public health crisis have been passed over, ignored, overlooked, and undervalued. It’s time to amplify the voices of those impacted most. Visit:
Philadelphia Center for Gun Violence Reporting – Collaborating with journalists, researchers and the survivor community to advance more empathetic, ethical and impactful reporting.
Nearly 120 journalists, researchers, prevention professionals and experts from the survivor community gathered in Philadelphia this fall for: What Now? Gun Violence Reporting in Unprecedented Times.…
www.pcgvr.org
November 27, 2025 at 8:38 PM
For far too long, the people, facts, and solutions that should be at the core of conversations about this public health crisis have been passed over, ignored, overlooked, and undervalued. It’s time to amplify the voices of those impacted most. Visit:
“Students want to feel like they can go home and get there safely... Most of those kids aren’t looking for trouble. And when trouble happens, they want to know where the adult will be.”
Why a Philly program to shield students from violence has lapsed at some schools
Philadelphia’s Safe Path program placed adult monitors on and around 24 school campuses to help reduce violence and keep students safe. There’s evidence it was working. But it didn’t return to all…
www.chalkbeat.org
November 27, 2025 at 6:10 PM
“Students want to feel like they can go home and get there safely... Most of those kids aren’t looking for trouble. And when trouble happens, they want to know where the adult will be.”
Some impact examples:
• An animated feature film that earned $500M.. removed a scene with children and firearms
• A police procedural TV series will depict characters safely storing their firearms for the first time in its 20-year run
• A $200M budget superhero film... will show safe gun storage
• An animated feature film that earned $500M.. removed a scene with children and firearms
• A police procedural TV series will depict characters safely storing their firearms for the first time in its 20-year run
• A $200M budget superhero film... will show safe gun storage
Annual Report: Change The Culture
Brady is uniting Americans against gun violence. We invite everyone who wants to end our epidemic of gun violence to take action, not sides.
www.bradyunited.org
November 27, 2025 at 4:10 PM
Some impact examples:
• An animated feature film that earned $500M.. removed a scene with children and firearms
• A police procedural TV series will depict characters safely storing their firearms for the first time in its 20-year run
• A $200M budget superhero film... will show safe gun storage
• An animated feature film that earned $500M.. removed a scene with children and firearms
• A police procedural TV series will depict characters safely storing their firearms for the first time in its 20-year run
• A $200M budget superhero film... will show safe gun storage
Desmond Patton uses AI to examine how young people communicate in online spaces about gun violence, grief, joy, and wellness.
Developing new interventions to combat youth violence | Penn Today
Desmond Patton uses AI to examine how young people communicate in online spaces about gun violence, grief, joy, and wellness.
penntoday.upenn.edu
November 27, 2025 at 2:58 PM
Desmond Patton uses AI to examine how young people communicate in online spaces about gun violence, grief, joy, and wellness.
We're thankful to everyone who supports and participates in our work. And for another year with fewer shootings. You can help us do more and thank a friend or treat yourself with something from our new shop. All proceeds go to PCGVR & AGVR: www.bonfire.com/store/initia...
November 27, 2025 at 12:29 PM
We're thankful to everyone who supports and participates in our work. And for another year with fewer shootings. You can help us do more and thank a friend or treat yourself with something from our new shop. All proceeds go to PCGVR & AGVR: www.bonfire.com/store/initia...
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Giving Tuesday comes on December 2 this year. But there's no need to wait. We inform journalistic practices to prevent harm and illuminate programs and policies that prevent gun violence. But we need your help. Make a difference. Support our work. ibgvr.allyrafundraising.com
November 25, 2025 at 6:47 PM
Giving Tuesday comes on December 2 this year. But there's no need to wait. We inform journalistic practices to prevent harm and illuminate programs and policies that prevent gun violence. But we need your help. Make a difference. Support our work. ibgvr.allyrafundraising.com
We collaborate with @billy-penn.bsky.social to produce the Weekly Brief on gun violence prevention, delivered via their daily newsletter every Wednesday. Here's this week's edition: mailchi.mp/billypenn/we...
November 26, 2025 at 3:28 PM
We collaborate with @billy-penn.bsky.social to produce the Weekly Brief on gun violence prevention, delivered via their daily newsletter every Wednesday. Here's this week's edition: mailchi.mp/billypenn/we...
"YEAH Philly, which was created in 2018, covers financial, legal, mental health and even some housing costs for teenagers and young adults at risk of being trapped in the criminal justice system. The program has served about 200 people..."
These five cities help explain why homicide rates are down across the U.S.
Homicides are down nearly 20 percent this year in 52 of America’s largest cities, a decline that spans both red states and blue states.
www.washingtonpost.com
November 26, 2025 at 12:52 AM
"YEAH Philly, which was created in 2018, covers financial, legal, mental health and even some housing costs for teenagers and young adults at risk of being trapped in the criminal justice system. The program has served about 200 people..."
Eighteen shooting victims were recorded from November 16 through November 22 in Philadelphia, including four fatalities, according to city data. During the previous week: 10 shooting victims were recorded, including one fatalities. Weekly map generated via: www.nickhand.dev/philly-gun-v...
November 25, 2025 at 9:48 PM
Eighteen shooting victims were recorded from November 16 through November 22 in Philadelphia, including four fatalities, according to city data. During the previous week: 10 shooting victims were recorded, including one fatalities. Weekly map generated via: www.nickhand.dev/philly-gun-v...
Giving Tuesday comes on December 2 this year. But there's no need to wait. We inform journalistic practices to prevent harm and illuminate programs and policies that prevent gun violence. But we need your help. Make a difference. Support our work. ibgvr.allyrafundraising.com
November 25, 2025 at 6:47 PM
Giving Tuesday comes on December 2 this year. But there's no need to wait. We inform journalistic practices to prevent harm and illuminate programs and policies that prevent gun violence. But we need your help. Make a difference. Support our work. ibgvr.allyrafundraising.com
"Depending on the political tenor of the moment, and whether a mass shooting has captured the attention of the country, social media compliance can be an issue for the gun business.Content promoting firearms is almost inherently provocative, and raises questions for many..."
The Gun Industry Is Embracing Digital Tactics to Turn Gun Buying Into a Habit
Records reveal how the National Shooting Sports Foundation, or NSSF, is expanding efforts to sell more weapons online.
www.thetrace.org
November 25, 2025 at 5:55 PM
"Depending on the political tenor of the moment, and whether a mass shooting has captured the attention of the country, social media compliance can be an issue for the gun business.Content promoting firearms is almost inherently provocative, and raises questions for many..."
Nearly 120 journalists, researchers, prevention professionals and experts from the survivor community gathered October 2–3 in Philadelphia for our first national conference in six years: What Now? Gun Violence Reporting in Unprecedented Times. Fifty-eight attendees earned PCGVR Certification:
WHAT NOW? GUN VIOLENCE REPORTING IN UNPRECEDENTED TIMES – Philadelphia Center for Gun Violence Reporting
Photographs by Kriston Jae Bethel for PCGVR
www.pcgvr.org
November 25, 2025 at 3:28 PM
Nearly 120 journalists, researchers, prevention professionals and experts from the survivor community gathered October 2–3 in Philadelphia for our first national conference in six years: What Now? Gun Violence Reporting in Unprecedented Times. Fifty-eight attendees earned PCGVR Certification:
Including 55 studies to inform and develop gun violence solutions:
A Year of Impact: 2025 Accomplishments in Research, Policy, and Public Health Leadership | Center for Gun Violence Solutions
From landmark legal victories to new state policies and groundbreaking research, the Center continued to lead with evidence and action to reduce gun violence by 30% by 2030.
publichealth.jhu.edu
November 25, 2025 at 1:07 PM
Including 55 studies to inform and develop gun violence solutions:
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In case you missed it last week:
"We must also ensure that those telling these stories are doing so in the most accurate, evidence-based, and trauma-informed ways. With the right tools, members of the media can be key partners in building safer communities.” With resources, more info and a link to our webinar yesterday:
Shapiro-Davis Hosts Webinar on Reducing Harm in Gun Violence Reporting
Shapiro-Davis Hosts Webinar on Reducing Harm in Gun Violence Reporting
www.pa.gov
November 23, 2025 at 1:21 PM
In case you missed it last week:
Philadelphia journalists are invited to access this directory of local community experts who feel willing and prepared to share their stories. Each community participant has taken part in our introductory workshop on trauma, media literacy and public health responses to gun violence.
The Survivor Connection | Philadelphia Center for Gun Violence Reporting
The Survivor Connection is a new tool that helps reporters put the survivor at the center of their coverage.
survivorconnection.org
November 24, 2025 at 9:18 PM
Philadelphia journalists are invited to access this directory of local community experts who feel willing and prepared to share their stories. Each community participant has taken part in our introductory workshop on trauma, media literacy and public health responses to gun violence.
"Glock has for years dismissed the idea that it has any responsibility — or even the ability — to design handguns impervious to switches."
Facing Legal Pressure, Glock Revamps Pistols To Prevent Machine Gun Conversions
The change comes after The Trace’s reporting informed California’s decision to ban the gunmaker’s products.
www.thetrace.org
November 24, 2025 at 8:04 PM
"Glock has for years dismissed the idea that it has any responsibility — or even the ability — to design handguns impervious to switches."
Covering hard stories, together.
Association of Gun Violence Reporters – Covering hard stories, together: We connect reporters working on gun violence to provide support, connection, and resources.
agvr.org
November 24, 2025 at 6:18 PM
Covering hard stories, together.
Unmade beds and overdue books: Photographing the rooms of kids killed in school shootings
Unmade beds and overdue books: Photographing the rooms of kids killed in school shootings
The families of eight school shooting victims opened their doors to Steve Hartman and photographer Lou Bopp, allowing them to document their children's bedrooms.
www.cbsnews.com
November 24, 2025 at 4:09 PM
Unmade beds and overdue books: Photographing the rooms of kids killed in school shootings