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PCGVR research director Dr. @jessicabeard.bsky.social will present and our team will staff a resource table at a free symposium this Friday here in Philadelphia. Next Monday, we are partnering on a free webinar with @pccd.bsky.social and Pa. Lt. Gov. lgaustindavis.bsky.social. Links: www.pcgvr.org
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November 11, 2025 at 1:07 PM
"We document statistically significant racial disparities in claim approvals, even after controlling for gender, state, and application year... Patterns suggest that discretionary and potentially racially biased judgments embedded in the compensation process can exacerbate structural inequalities.."
From our archive of past media coverage: pcgvr.org/in-the-news
Philly news stations use harmful tactics to report on firearm violence, studies say
Philadelphia stations often overreport mass shootings, shootings involving children and in wealthier areas with majority white residents.
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November 11, 2025 at 11:23 AM
From our archive of past media coverage: pcgvr.org/in-the-news
PCGVR research director Dr. @jessicabeard.bsky.social will present and our team will staff a resource table at a free symposium this Friday here in Philadelphia. Next Monday, we are partnering on a free webinar with @pccd.bsky.social and Pa. Lt. Gov. lgaustindavis.bsky.social. Links: www.pcgvr.org
November 10, 2025 at 12:35 PM
PCGVR research director Dr. @jessicabeard.bsky.social will present and our team will staff a resource table at a free symposium this Friday here in Philadelphia. Next Monday, we are partnering on a free webinar with @pccd.bsky.social and Pa. Lt. Gov. lgaustindavis.bsky.social. Links: www.pcgvr.org
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PCGVR Director of Research Dr. Jessica Beard is speaking at "Health Systems in Action: Our Role in Gun Violence Response and Prevention" on 11/14 at Temple Health. This free symposium is not focused on the role of the media but includes many good friends of PCGVR. www.eventbrite.com/e/health-sys...
October 18, 2025 at 10:55 AM
PCGVR Director of Research Dr. Jessica Beard is speaking at "Health Systems in Action: Our Role in Gun Violence Response and Prevention" on 11/14 at Temple Health. This free symposium is not focused on the role of the media but includes many good friends of PCGVR. www.eventbrite.com/e/health-sys...
Here's an overdue update to our many media mentions:
IN THE NEWS – Philadelphia Center for Gun Violence Reporting
Journalists play a critical role in not only modelling better gun violence reporting, but in spreading the word about it. We are grateful to the journalists who have covered our story. If you’re a…
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November 10, 2025 at 2:56 AM
Here's an overdue update to our many media mentions:
We asked our team and some of our friends to talk about our impact.
We are PCGVR
We asked our team and some of our friends to talk about our impact. In order of appearance: • Oronde McClain, PCGVR Survivor Connection director • Abené…
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November 9, 2025 at 11:38 PM
We asked our team and some of our friends to talk about our impact.
We inform journalistic practices to prevent harm and illuminate programs and policies that prevent gun violence. But we need your help.
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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November 9, 2025 at 9:04 PM
We inform journalistic practices to prevent harm and illuminate programs and policies that prevent gun violence. But we need your help.
Names and ages of those who were killed, plus when and where. But we know they are not just names. Family members are invited to contact the Philadelphia Obituary Project to properly memorialize them. Use the email address at the bottom of this post:
In October 25 People Were Killed. Here Are Their Names. - Philadelphia Obituary Project
10/1 Heriberto Torres Gual, 31, 300 Kensington Ave. 10/6 Zachery Grandy, 24, 29900 W Gordon St. 10/6 Jeffrey Patton, 56, 1100 W Rockland St. 10/8 Jamal Latham, 33, 2100 Cemetery Ave. 10/9 Hassan…
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November 9, 2025 at 6:32 PM
Names and ages of those who were killed, plus when and where. But we know they are not just names. Family members are invited to contact the Philadelphia Obituary Project to properly memorialize them. Use the email address at the bottom of this post:
We've been busy but just brought our home page more up to date.
Philadelphia Center for Gun Violence Reporting – Be ethical. Be empathetic. Be impactful.
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.…
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November 9, 2025 at 3:18 PM
We've been busy but just brought our home page more up to date.
Researchers found that weapons, especially guns, are a critical factor determining whether relationship breakups turn deadly.
How Relationship Dissolution Shapes Domestic Violence Outcomes | Ole Miss
Ole Miss researchers explore how the end of a relationship can escalate risk and harm
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November 9, 2025 at 12:57 PM
Researchers found that weapons, especially guns, are a critical factor determining whether relationship breakups turn deadly.
Sammy Caiola of AGVR.org and Eric Marsh, Sr. of PCGVR.org introduced our rapidly-emerging Association of Gun Violence Reporters yesterday to attendees at the annual Klein Camp news innovation un-conference at Temple University. Photo by Kriston Jae Bethel for PCGVR. AGVR.org
November 9, 2025 at 12:00 PM
"Many fear these efforts by the Trump administration—which has prioritized a tough-on-crime approach heavily dependent on law enforcement—will both undo the progress they helped create and leave communities with fewer options for reducing crime."
How Trump’s DOJ wiped out a pioneering anti-violence nonprofit
“We’re just the tip of the iceberg.”
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November 9, 2025 at 12:07 AM
"Many fear these efforts by the Trump administration—which has prioritized a tough-on-crime approach heavily dependent on law enforcement—will both undo the progress they helped create and leave communities with fewer options for reducing crime."
Popular AR-15 ammunition made at an Army-owned facility was far more likely than any other to turn up in a government database tracking evidence from gun crimes, new data shows.
AR-15 Ammunition at a Crime Scene? Good Odds This Army Plant Made It.
Popular AR-15 ammunition made at an Army-owned facility was far more likely than any other to turn up in a government database tracking evidence from gun crimes, new data shows.
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November 8, 2025 at 9:54 PM
Popular AR-15 ammunition made at an Army-owned facility was far more likely than any other to turn up in a government database tracking evidence from gun crimes, new data shows.
"The partnership has failed to reduce gun suicide, an epidemic that has considerably worsened over time, rising from less than 23,000 deaths a year at the collaboration’s start to more than 27,000 nearly a decade later."
The Gun Industry’s Suicide Prevention Effort Isn’t What They Say It Is
The National Shooting Sports Foundation has won accolades for trying to raise awareness about suicide, but it uses deceptive numbers to promote its efforts.
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November 8, 2025 at 6:25 PM
"The partnership has failed to reduce gun suicide, an epidemic that has considerably worsened over time, rising from less than 23,000 deaths a year at the collaboration’s start to more than 27,000 nearly a decade later."
Empowering responsible reporting on gun violence
Association of Gun Violence Reporters – Covering hard stories, together: We connect reporters working on gun violence to provide support, connection, and resources.
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November 8, 2025 at 3:09 PM
Empowering responsible reporting on gun violence
This morning at 10am: AGVR.org co-director Sammy Caiola of and PCGVR's Eric Marsh, Sr., will discuss the rapidly-growing Association of Gun Violence Reporters at Klein News Innovation Camp 2025 at Temple University. It's a great brilliant at a bargain price: www.eventbrite.com/e/16th-annua...
16th annual Klein News Innovation Camp
A daylong unconference for journalists, creators and other info providers. Organized by Technnical.ly with Temple University's Klein College
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November 8, 2025 at 11:07 AM
This morning at 10am: AGVR.org co-director Sammy Caiola of and PCGVR's Eric Marsh, Sr., will discuss the rapidly-growing Association of Gun Violence Reporters at Klein News Innovation Camp 2025 at Temple University. It's a great brilliant at a bargain price: www.eventbrite.com/e/16th-annua...
We inform journalistic practices to prevent harm and illuminate programs and policies that prevent gun violence. But we need your help.
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.
ibgvr.allyrafundraising.com
November 8, 2025 at 3:09 AM
We inform journalistic practices to prevent harm and illuminate programs and policies that prevent gun violence. But we need your help.
"Many suicide prevention organizations have compiled recommendations, guidelines and best practices for how to responsibly report about the topic:"
Gun suicides often spike after homicides rise, multi-decade study reveals
Researchers found a close link between gun suicide and homicides in a new multi-decade study from the New Jersey Gun Violence Research Center.
healthjournalism.org
November 8, 2025 at 12:20 AM
"Many suicide prevention organizations have compiled recommendations, guidelines and best practices for how to responsibly report about the topic:"
"In 2023, firearms were the leading cause of death for children ages 1–17, taking more lives than car crashes, overdoses, or cancer. Policy solutions that can keep kids safe include Child Access Prevention laws, which ensure safe, secure storage, and Extreme Risk Protection Orders."
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November 7, 2025 at 9:02 PM
"In 2023, firearms were the leading cause of death for children ages 1–17, taking more lives than car crashes, overdoses, or cancer. Policy solutions that can keep kids safe include Child Access Prevention laws, which ensure safe, secure storage, and Extreme Risk Protection Orders."
“Restoration policy must take adequate account of both risk reduction and rights protection... Balancing liberty with justice in a manner that strengthens public trust while avoiding unwarranted risks of firearm harms.”
Recommendations to Strengthen Proposed Federal Firearm Rights Restoration Rule | Center for Gun Violence Solutions
The Johns Hopkins Center for Gun Violence Solutions at the Bloomberg School of Public Health, together with the Consortium for Risk-Based Firearm Policy, has submitted a comment to the U.S.…
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November 7, 2025 at 7:38 PM
“Restoration policy must take adequate account of both risk reduction and rights protection... Balancing liberty with justice in a manner that strengthens public trust while avoiding unwarranted risks of firearm harms.”
"To examine widespread myths about guns, firearm safety, self-defense, and gun laws, and to share what the data actually shows. We will explore where common assumptions go wrong and what research tells us about the risks and realities of gun violence."
Webinar: Changing the Narrative on Gun Violence - Nov. 12
Join GVPedia's Devin Hughes and others to discuss gun lobby myth busting
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November 7, 2025 at 5:34 PM
"To examine widespread myths about guns, firearm safety, self-defense, and gun laws, and to share what the data actually shows. We will explore where common assumptions go wrong and what research tells us about the risks and realities of gun violence."
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And this is happening at a priceless one-day un-conference. Tickets are very affordable. This team goes on at 10 a.m. Tickets: www.eventbrite.com/e/16th-annua...
Association of Gun Violence Reporters co-director Sammy Caiola will discuss the rapidly-emerging organization with Eric Marsh, Sr., who oversees the program for PCGVR, this Saturday during Klein News Innovation Camp at Temple University. technical.ly/civic-news/k...
November 7, 2025 at 5:18 PM
And this is happening at a priceless one-day un-conference. Tickets are very affordable. This team goes on at 10 a.m. Tickets: www.eventbrite.com/e/16th-annua...
"This partnership shows that when local organizations unite, we can respond faster, prevent further harm, and help restore safety and hope in our community.” From Illinois:
Community Collaboration Offers Flex Payment Support for Families Affected by Gun Violence - The Times Weekly
Joliet Township Government, Inner City Empowerment CDC, and Kankakee Forgives have partnered to provide $15,000 in Flex Payment assistance to families affected by firearm violence in the communities…
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November 7, 2025 at 4:05 PM
"This partnership shows that when local organizations unite, we can respond faster, prevent further harm, and help restore safety and hope in our community.” From Illinois:
Here's Part 2, with a deep dive into our Survivor Connection project and the new Association of Gun Violence Reporters. Many thanks to @heatherjchin.bsky.social @billy-penn.bsky.social for your caring attention to our work:
November 7, 2025 at 3:21 PM
Here's Part 2, with a deep dive into our Survivor Connection project and the new Association of Gun Violence Reporters. Many thanks to @heatherjchin.bsky.social @billy-penn.bsky.social for your caring attention to our work: