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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…
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Children in U.S. face rising risk of losing a parent to firearm violence or overdose
Drugs and firearms caused 23% of all parental deaths in the U.S. in 2020 compared to 12% in 1999, researchers…
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Comprehensive, state-by-state violent death data helps explain firearm violence trends
On the firearm violence beat, it’s crucial to have comprehensive data — but it’s often the most difficult part of…
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Philly news stations use harmful tactics to report on firearm violence, studies say
Philadelphia stations often overreport mass shootings, shootings involving children and in wealthier areas with majority white residents.
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Why it matters that the Surgeon General called firearm violence a public health crisis
U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy officially called firearm violence an “urgent public health crisis.” Here’s why that matters.
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‘Minimizing harm:’ New toolkit provides best practices for reporting on gun violence
The Philadelphia Center for Gun Violence Reporting recently published a very useful toolkit for reporters covering the topic.
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New gun owners open to committing political violence, survey finds
Despite the alarming findings, researchers expressed hope that their findings will guide political violence prevention measures.