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Philadelphia Center for Gun Violence Reporting @pcgvr.org · 23m

Gun Sales Down Through Q3, Still Above Pre-COVID Levels:

Dealers say the president’s gun-friendly policies have actually hurt their sales. “People have a tendency to want what they feel is under threat," one said.

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Philadelphia Center for Gun Violence Reporting @pcgvr.org · 8h

“We’re centered on prevention, intervention and support. We try to step in before situations escalate and connect people to resources to help stabilize their lives."

Trenton native helps combat violence through community intervention work

Roberta Martin believes that giving back to her community is a natural part of being human and a way to show others that they matter.

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Philadelphia Center for Gun Violence Reporting @pcgvr.org · 11h

"The conflict wrecked a law-enforcement partnership dedicated to combatting violent crime after the state crime lab refused to process evidence that would help federal firearms prosecutions."

Supreme Court rebuffs push to revive Missouri law barring police from enforcing some U.S. gun laws

The Supreme Court is refusing to revive a controversial Missouri gun law that bans police from enforcing some federal firearm laws.

apnews.com

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Philadelphia Center for Gun Violence Reporting @pcgvr.org · 14h

The Trump administration has claimed violent crime is rampant in Oregon’s largest city. A Trace analysis shows that shootings have actually plummeted.

Here Are the Facts About Gun Violence in Portland

The Trump administration has claimed violent crime is rampant in Oregon’s largest city. A Trace analysis shows that shootings have actually plummeted.

www.thetrace.org

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Philadelphia Center for Gun Violence Reporting @pcgvr.org · 15h

To help recognize the signs of abuse, how to respond appropriately, and what resources are available to assist domestic violence victims.

Tennessee beauticians required by law to complete mandatory domestic violence recognition training by Jan. 1

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and state officials are reminding licensed beauty professionals in Tennessee to complete their mandatory domestic violence training before January 1.

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Philadelphia Center for Gun Violence Reporting @pcgvr.org · 17h

"People are desperate for solutions that actually make them safer." South Africa:

Beyond ShotSpotter: UCT researcher questions Tech solutions to Cape Town's gun violence

As gunfire echoes through Cape Town's most troubled communities, UCT researcher Grant Oosterwyk questions the city's R62 million investment in ShotSpotter technology. While authorities tout this…

iol.co.za

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Philadelphia Center for Gun Violence Reporting @pcgvr.org · 19h

“We know that the most effective solutions to address violence in Grand Rapids often come directly from our neighborhoods."

City hosts pitch night to fight gun violence - Grand Rapids Magazine

The Safe Alliances for Everyone Task Force is on the hunt for fresh, innovative ideas to tackle gun violence in Grand Rapids.

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Philadelphia Center for Gun Violence Reporting @pcgvr.org · 19h

U.S. Shooting Deaths Through Q3 Lower Than Any Year Since 2015:

By the Numbers: Gun Violence in Q3

Is gun violence up or down across the U.S.? In our inaugural quarterly analysis, the Gun Violence Data Hub dives into this question.

www.thetrace.org

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Philadelphia Center for Gun Violence Reporting @pcgvr.org · 20h

While violent crime rates have fallen across the country since the pandemic spike, crime rates in both Memphis and Nashville remain some of the highest rates in the nation according to FBI data.

Report finds Tennessee cities failing to address the root causes of gun violence, compounded by federal cuts

Memphis, Nashville, Knoxville and Chattanooga have some of the highest rates of gun violence in the nation.

wpln.org

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Philadelphia Center for Gun Violence Reporting @pcgvr.org · 21h

“Addressing firearm mortality as a public health crisis requires strategies tailored to developmental stage, injury intent, setting, and cultural context."

Gun deaths among high schoolers on the rise, WSU study finds • Washington State Standard

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Philadelphia Center for Gun Violence Reporting @pcgvr.org · 21h

Philadelphia ranks third among US cities Community Justice 2024 Violence Prevention Index on "readiness to address gun violence through a public health model."

2024 VPI Report.pdf

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Philadelphia Center for Gun Violence Reporting @pcgvr.org · 22h

From the earliest moments of his life, it was clear Iz’hir Gonzalez was born with a gift of being incredibly smart. He was just one of those kids who absorbed information, and he carried that thirst for knowledge into his teen years. www.phillyobitproject.com/izhir-gonzal...

Iz'hir Gonzalez, 14, star athlete at Master Charter who was loved by 'all the old ladies on the block' - Philadelphia Obituary Project

This story was produced as part of our Writing Heals program, in which we hire a family member of a victim of Homicide to write the stories of people who have been killed in Philadelphia. For more inf...

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Philadelphia Center for Gun Violence Reporting @pcgvr.org · 2d

We now know that 117 people attended our national conference last week in Philadelphia, including journalists from across the US as well as Mexico and Canada. We will have a complete report soon but you can find more photos and a link to the agenda on our home page now at PCGVR.org.

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Philadelphia Center for Gun Violence Reporting @pcgvr.org · 1d

“We feel as if more journalists report on gun violence prevention through a public health approach that it will eventually lead to gun violence prevention, that it can actually help prevent shootings and save lives."

‘Be more humanistic to each other’

The Philadelphia Center for Gun Violence Reporting brought together journalists, gun violence survivors, public health professionals and advocates for a conference Oct. 2-3 in Center City, Philadelphi...

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Philadelphia Center for Gun Violence Reporting @pcgvr.org · 2d

We've had a lot going on lately. Here's a look inside of everything we are trying to do:

PCGVR 5-Year Impact Report

Welcome to PCGVR, the place where ethical, empathetic, and impactful gun violence reporting begins. Our work is driven by a vast array of life

impact.pcgvr.org

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Philadelphia Center for Gun Violence Reporting @pcgvr.org · 2d

We've had a lot going on lately. Here's a look inside of everything we are trying to do:

PCGVR 5-Year Impact Report

Welcome to PCGVR, the place where ethical, empathetic, and impactful gun violence reporting begins. Our work is driven by a vast array of life

impact.pcgvr.org

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Philadelphia Center for Gun Violence Reporting @pcgvr.org · 2d

"We have to acknowledge they're in the community, they're doing this work."

Grassroots organizations share in the success of reduced gun violence in Philadelphia

As gun violence statistics in Philadelphia dip to pre-pandemic lows, city leaders are pleased with the decrease, but they know they didn't do it alone.

6abc.com

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Philadelphia Center for Gun Violence Reporting @pcgvr.org · 2d

The Weekly Brief just went live with: What Now conference goes international... Next: Join our friends from The Trace here in Philadelphia next month... Plus all the headlines... Read and subscribe for free: us3.campaign-archive.com?e=[UNIQID]&u...

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Philadelphia Center for Gun Violence Reporting @pcgvr.org · 2d

"We’re holding this special event in Philadelphia, one of the places demonstrating just how much progress is possible on an issue often thought to be intractable." Next month:

The Trace Live: Safer Together

The Trace is organizing the inaugural Safer Together Forum to talk about innovative gun violence prevention strategies amid a changing political landscape.

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Philadelphia Center for Gun Violence Reporting @pcgvr.org · 2d

"The Virginia Independent spoke with the Democratic nominees in each of those 18 battleground races and reached out to their Republican opponents, only one of whom responded. Every Democratic candidate said they back commonsense gun safety legislation."

2025 legislative races will determine the future of Virginia’s gun safety laws

In 18 of the most competitive House of Delegates races, Democratic candidates support, and nearly every Republican opposes, efforts to keep guns out of the hands of kids and dangerous individuals.

virginiaindependentnews.com

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Philadelphia Center for Gun Violence Reporting @pcgvr.org · 2d

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...

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Philadelphia Center for Gun Violence Reporting @pcgvr.org · 4d

Five shooting victims were recorded last week in Philadelphia. During 2021, the city averaged 45 people shot each week. City data via: www.nickhand.dev/philly-gun-v...

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Philadelphia Center for Gun Violence Reporting @pcgvr.org · 2d

We now know that 117 people attended our national conference last week in Philadelphia, including journalists from across the US as well as Mexico and Canada. We will have a complete report soon but you can find more photos and a link to the agenda on our home page now at PCGVR.org.

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Philadelphia Center for Gun Violence Reporting @pcgvr.org · 2d

We inform journalistic practices to prevent harm and illuminate programs and policies that prevent gun violence. You can make a difference. Support our work:

Donation Page by The Initiative for Better Gun Violence Reporting

We inform journalistic practices to prevent harm and illuminate programs and policies that prevent gun violence. But we need your help.

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Philadelphia Center for Gun Violence Reporting @pcgvr.org · 3d

This 25-minute documentary shows the effects of episodic gun violence reporting on survivors and co-victims and offers solutions on how we can do better to shift the narrative to a public health focus and give power back to the community. thesecondtrauma.net

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