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Gun Violence Prevention
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Hundreds of families are affected by gun violence across Philadelphia each year — many cases go unsolved, leaving those left behind to grieve and fight for justice.
11 months ago
Listen 1:31The Citizens Police Oversight Commission has released updates to prior changes on officer discipline, and recommended new reforms.
12 months ago
Listen 1:18The city of Philadelphia is suing the state over the right to pass local firearms legislation. The Pa. Supreme Court heard arguments today.
12 months ago
Listen 1:19Pa. Supreme Court to hear arguments over whether Philly can enact its own, stricter gun laws
“This is a novel issue, but that doesn’t mean it’s not a winnable issue,” said Shaundra Kellam Lewis.
12 months ago
Listen 1:10Amid gun violence crisis, Philadelphia may be safer than people think
Comparing a recent Gallup poll to crime statistics shows perception is not reality.
12 months ago
Ahead of school year, Philadelphia activists, federal lawmakers push for federal assault weapons ban
A federal ban on assault weapons could keep children safer from gun violence at school this year, lawmakers and advocates say.
12 months ago
In the wake of Eddie Irizarry Jr. killing, advocates march for police accountability, transparency
The peaceful march ended in front of the Philadelphia 24th Police District station.
1 year ago
Listen 1:19The city of Philadelphia says there will be more police officers around school campuses this fall in an effort to prevent gun violence.
1 year ago
In Philadelphia, where relationships between police officers and residents are already strained, the fatal shooting of Eddie Irizarry Jr. could have larger consequences.
1 year ago
What’s Philadelphia doing on gun violence prevention? New guide provides updates and lays out assets
City of Philadelphia public safety leaders have made a resource guide to help point residents affected by gun violence to services.
1 year ago
An increase in concealed carry permits is leading to an increase in total homicides, according to a new study from Rutgers University Camden.
1 year ago
‘Nobody really called’: 6 years after her son’s murder, a Philadelphia mother wants answers
Kristian Hamilton-Arthur was murdered in 2017. In the years since, his mother has had to advocate for her son, while simultaneously grieving him.
1 year ago
Listen 1:33Pa.’s Democratic-controlled House passed 2 gun safety laws. Now it’s in the Senate’s hands
A panel of experts led by Pa. House Majority Leader Matthew Bradford discussed gun policies at Villanova University Monday.
1 year ago
Philly groups get small grants to reduce violence
The DA’s office grants are designed to help groups that can’t get larger ones, and could be a lifesaver for people on the streets of Philadelphia.
1 year ago
For the first time on record, the firearm suicide rate for Black teens is higher than for white teens, according to preliminary data from the CDC.
1 year ago
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