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Gun Violence Prevention
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Philly residents affected by gun violence will be researching the root causes of the crisis
Philly has been selected for a national study on the root causes of gun violence, and people affected by the problem will be doing the research.
2 years ago
CHOP Gun Violence Memorial opens during ‘Wear Orange’ Weekend
CHOP officials say the garden, where benches and a colorful, stained glass sculpture were installed in 2021, is now a space where survivors can visit and reflect.
2 years ago
Turn in a gun, get $100 at Eagles’ gun buyback
The Eagles are teaming up with Philadelphia police for a no-questions-asked gun buyback in an effort to reduce gun violence.
2 years ago
Library workers call for longer hours, more staff to prevent summer gun violence surge
Philadelphia libraries aren’t open on the weekends or evenings, and many have trouble staying open during the week.
2 years ago
Teen gun violence coalition issues call to action based on survey data
After surveying 1,300 Philadelphia students about gun violence, the newly-formed Enough is Enough campaign is using their findings to make demands to city officials.
2 years ago
Gun violence activists call for stronger legislation to stop mass shootings, street violence
Lawmakers and activists gathered in Philadelphia Friday to demand stronger statewide action on firearm legislation.
2 years ago
‘Love them, lead them’: Advocates say parents play a major role in stopping youth gun violence
Philadelphia nonprofit organizations are now pushing to make trauma education more available to families.
2 years ago
Sajda “Purple” Blackwell and her husband Tommy Blackwell have long been running neighborhood patrols, food distributions and other events intended to curb gun violence.
2 years ago
Teen committee conducts gun violence survey to bring solutions to city officials
A new teen committee surveyed 1300 students throughout the Philadelphia area on gun violence solutions. “Better gun laws” and more support for families were among the asks.
2 years ago
Nonprofits, schools train teens to settle their own arguments in hopes of preventing gun violence
Across Philadelphia, nonprofits are building a network of trained conflict mediators. That includes teaching teens to settle their own arguments without picking up a gun.
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Listen 4:49Everyone’s trying to solve Philly’s gun violence crisis. Is more collaboration the answer?
Four Philly nonprofits originally planned gun violence prevention events on the Saturday before Mother’s Day.
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Listen 2:08As Mother’s Day approaches, grieving moms plead for gun violence solutions
Mothers in Charge, a nonprofit led by moms who’ve lost children to gun violence, gathered at City Hall to push for more action on Phily’s gun violence crisis.
2 years ago
Some City Council members and community advocates say the money should be used to expand community policing efforts.
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Listen 1:52Many Philadelphia residents are pitching in to reduce blight this spring, some with the goal of making neighborhoods safer.
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Listen 5:43Philly police say social media a catalyst for gun violence among young people
The use of social media for bragging about violent acts is on the increase in Philadelphia. Police say young people aren’t realizing the true reality of their actions.
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