Gun Violence Prevention
WHYY is telling stories about solutions to gun violence – with a focus on ideas from people living the crisis every day.
By lifting up the work that’s happening in hard-hit neighborhoods and holding government agencies accountable for their promises, we aim to build bridges between people in need of help and people providing it. We are aware of the way trauma from violence ripples through the lives of Philadelphians, and approach this coverage with a commitment to care, nuance, and accuracy often missing from news coverage of this issue.
Amanda Parezo, who uses a wheelchair, advocates for more accessible spaces and adaptive activities like Life Rolls On surfing events.
4 days ago
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The Hub offers mentorship programs and features a Peace Room where teens relax, reflect and work through conflict.
1 week ago
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Can Americans still talk about guns? At this Philly gathering, they tried
WHYY's Bridging Blocks brought together people with differing views on firearms for a conversation about rights, violence and the challenge of listening across disagreement.
4 weeks ago
Proposed Delaware legislation targets firearm dealers contributing to illegal gun trafficking
Gun control advocates say a small number of Delaware firearm dealers supply the majority of crime guns in the state.
3 months ago
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Billy Penn
Philly ‘Peacekeepers’ to get unique professional development in new program
The eight-week program will help invest in programs that help prevent community violence throughout the city.
4 months ago
Cobbs Creek students are making gun violence prevention a priority in their West Philly neighborhood
Boys’ Latin students are participants in Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia’s Nursing Pathways Program, which introduces teens to careers in medicine.
4 months ago
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Prosecutors allege the rival gangs created music videos about the shootings and used the YouTube ad revenue to fund further crimes.
6 months ago
Homicides in Philadelphia drop to lowest level in 60 years
DA Larry Krasner and others attribute the drop to gun violence prevention efforts, grassroots violence-interruption work and supportive programs for young people.
8 months ago
Philadelphia has achieved ‘unprecedented’ reduction in gun violence. Experts gathered to discuss how
Lt. Gov. Austin Davis told the gathering that the administration still considers combatting gun violence a top issue.
9 months ago
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Billy Penn
From trauma to teaching: Philly gun violence survivors are rewriting how gun violence gets covered
The launch of the Survivor Connection online website and the Association of Gun Violence Reporters both seek to provide training and support.
9 months ago
Billy Penn
How Philly became ground zero for rethinking gun violence reporting
An effort led by local researchers and survivors is reshaping how journalists tell stories of trauma, healing, and prevention.
9 months ago
Will Coatesville’s new ShotSpotter system deliver on anti-gun violence promises?
Coatesville police are banking on ShotSpotter to help combat gun violence in Chester County's only city.
10 months ago
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Leaders in Dover reviewed new research and data, explored solutions to violence and highlighted Laurel's positive approach to prevention.
10 months ago
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Wilmington community activists and state officials discussed various causes of gun violence, including poverty and lack of positive male influences.
11 months ago
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Philly gun dealers must post new signs warning against the ‘straw purchase’ of weapons
The regulation mandates signs be posted in all gun shops to warn shoppers that buying guns for those not allowed to have them is a crime.
11 months ago
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