Gun Violence Prevention

WHYY and the CeasefirePA Education Fund are teaming up to host a mayoral candidate forum on public safety. Here are five policy issues likely to come up.

Gun violence activists gather in North Philly to call for investment in the neighborhood after a mass shooting and the killing of a Temple University police officer.

Reversing the shooting epidemic is a foremost task facing anyone who wants to lead the city.

Residents of Strawberry Mansion, where seven people were shot last Thursday, say more school safety support and resources for families are needed to stop the violence.

The city hopes the film will open doors to mental health help for Philadelphians affected by gun violence.

Gun violence activist Pastor Carl Day hosted an IG Live chat with Police Commissioner Danielle Outlaw Wednesday. Outlaw defended her work despite recent public criticism.

Presented by The Charles Foundation, speakers included State Senator Vincent Hughes, Power of Paint, and more.

Temple officials are working on ways to keep both students and law enforcement safe as they mourn the death of Officer Christopher Fitzgerald.

Following the death of Tyre Nichols, Memphis, Tennessee is considering changing rules about when police can pull people over — like Philly did last year.

About a dozen advocates met with city officials earlier this month to ask for more accessible, more coordinated services for people who lose someone to gun violence.

The incident is thought to be the first time one of the university’s law enforcement officers has been killed in the line of duty.

Gun violence prevention was a popular theme at the annual MLK Day speech competition hosted by the Thomas and Woods Foundation.

YEAH Philly was formed to provide a space for Black youth to engage and implement teen-led interventions to address community violence.

Voters could decide on changing the city charter to create a new office to better coordinate the city’s efforts to reduce crime and violence.

Altovise Love-Craighead is a Black woman, a co-victim of homicide, and a law enforcement leader. She says officers can do a better job building trust with residents.