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Study examines how red flag laws are being applied to homeless populations in CA, CO
Red flag laws could be a way to help people who are both homeless and in crisis, a recent study…
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Researchers find ‘broad decrease’ in support for political violence in the US
Coverage of individual violent incidents can create a misleading impression about how broader public support for political violence.
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Journalists must show human cost of gun violence, says trauma surgeon in new book
In his book “Healing the Gun Violence Epidemic,” trauma surgeon Dr. Selwyn O. Rogers reminds us of the deep toll…
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Children face increased mental health risks after a parent is shot, study finds
Researchers found that children whose parents were injured by firearms experienced higher rates of psychiatric diagnoses and mental health visits…
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What are ghost guns? Here’s everything a health reporter should know
“Ghost guns,” firearms made from kits or 3D printers, are becoming more common. Here’s what you need to know about…
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Gun violence falls in 2025, but future trends remain uncertain
Preliminary data from major cities across the country shows that gun violence declined substantially from 2024 to 2025.
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Timely care, fewer deaths: The positive impacts of a trauma center in a high-violence area
After a trauma center returned to Chicago’s South Side for the 1st time in decades, firearm deaths nearby fell nearly…
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How to get your hands on good violent crime data
It’s a struggle on the gun violence beat to find comprehensive, up-to-date data. Here are some tips from Harvard’s Shorenstein…
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What to know before covering the next mass shooting
Mass shootings tend to capture the most attention, outrage and coverage, despite making up a very small percentage of overall…
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How to cover the link between housing access and gun violence
Studies show that evictions, vacant homes and lack of housing access are closely connected to elevated gun violence.