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Firearm Violence and Trauma
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Tool to help doctors discuss firearm violence with patients may inspire story ideas
Health care professionals are often on the frontlines of the firearm violence epidemic, caring for the thousands who are shot…
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Black people exposed to gun violence more likely to deal with suicidal thoughts, says new study
Black adults who have been exposed to gun violence are more likely to deal with suicidal ideation throughout their lives,…
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Gun violence reporting certification: What it is and why journalists should get it
The movement for less episodic and more thoughtful gun violence coverage is growing, as are opportunities for journalists to learn…
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Tips for shifting gun violence reporting toward a public health lens
In this webinar, experts and journalists will discuss where to find the best data and research on firearm and gun…
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Nearly 43,000 people died from gun violence in 2023: How to tell the story
The health and economic costs of American gun violence are rising each year, according to a new report from NIHCM.
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How to use the Gun Violence Archive to boost your reporting
The archive collects information on incidents from around 7,500 different sources to provide near-real time data about gun violence.
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Gun violence increases physical, mental health disorders among children, survivors and families, study says
Gun violence became the leading cause of death and injury for children in 2020 and 2021, beating out car crashes,…
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Court rules California can share firearm owner data with researchers
A California appeals court in November overturned a ruling that barred the state from sharing the personal information of registered…
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Tips for covering guns and domestic violence: A lethal combination
Domestic violence is a pattern of verbal, physical, emotional, economic, psychological and/or sexual abuse in any type of relationship —…
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State firearm regulations have considerable impact on gun deaths
A new analysis spanning over two decades found a connection between strict gun laws and fewer gun deaths.