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Boost your reporter toolkit with these best practices for covering suicide
Sensationalized and poor coverage of suicide raises the risk of a contagion effect — other people being inspired to take…
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How to cover the survivors of firearm violence
In a multi-part KCUR series, two reporters investigate what happened to the survivors of the February 2024 Kansas City mass shooting.
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Red flag laws can be an effective part of suicide prevention
Nearly one in four extreme risk protection orders issued under red flag laws likely prevent a firearm suicide, study says.
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Black youth suicide rates continue to climb. What to know
Suicide is the second leading cause of death for youth ages 10 to 19, with the rate increasing fastest for…
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Dueling public health crises: Overdoses and firearm injuries a deadly combination in Indianapolis
Two years of data in Indianapolis show that 75% of census tracts in the city had both high rates of…
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Want to join an association for gun violence reporting?
Journalists have launched the Association of Gun Violence Reporters to provide a collaborative space for people reporting on the topic.
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Tips for contextualizing summer violence
Data consistently shows that as temperatures rise in the U.S. during the summer, so do the number of shootings.
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The Trace seeks input from journalists for new gun violence data hub
The nonprofit newsroom is looking to connect with journalists covering gun violence, crime, public safety and public health.
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Use this comprehensive dataset to report on school shooting trends
The K-12 School Shooting Database documents when a gun is fired, brandished or a bullet hits school property regardless of…
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Inform your reporting on gun ownership with the ‘Missouri Firearms Survey’
While this survey only covers Missouri, it’s a useful snapshot to show how informed people are about firearms and the…