Gun Violence Prevention

Sajda “Purple” Blackwell and her husband Tommy Blackwell have long been running neighborhood patrols, food distributions and other events intended to curb gun violence.

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.

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.

Four Philly nonprofits originally planned gun violence prevention events on the Saturday before Mother’s Day.

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.

Some City Council members and community advocates say the money should be used to expand community policing efforts.

Many Philadelphia residents are pitching in to reduce blight this spring, some with the goal of making neighborhoods safer.

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.

Domestic assaults with guns have almost doubled over the last five years. Philadelphia City Council heard from victims and others about how to work on the issue.

The new play “Childhoodslost Chronicles” features teenage actors, showing gun violence through their eyes. It runs this weekend at the Arts Bank on South Broad Street.

Philadelphia has set aside funding for community groups combating gun violence. But nonprofit leaders say actually getting the money has been a challenge.

Residents and community partners can attend in person or virtually to provide feedback on the city’s anti-violence strategy.

Community rejoices at the opening of a teen haven, offering tutoring, creative outlets, and a chill space.

On the heels of Philly’s most violent year in decades, Tyler Campbell spoke to fellow Black men about the city’s gun violence crisis, survival, and kinship.

Family members of city crime victims shared they are grateful to see the creation of a new office dedicated to their support.