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Firearm violence
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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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Bowling Green University’s police misconduct tracker
The database, which includes a range of crimes, including shootings, was created to “improve policing and inform the public about…
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Network of firearm violence researchers offers journalists a reliable source
A relatively new research society is striving to help cover some of the critical gaps in funding for gun violence…
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Maine becomes 22nd state with a red flag law
Maine voters passed the state’s first red flag law in November, creating a legal pathway to temporarily prevent someone in…
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Black families most in need of victim compensation funds, yet more likely to be denied
A new study shows that Black families who lost a relative to homicide are most likely to file victim compensation…
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How to navigate the complex challenges and potential impact of reporting about domestic violence
At HJ25, panelists encouraged journalists to explore the full narrative of what domestic violence is and survivorship feels like.
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12 harmful practices to avoid when covering gun violence
Journalists covering gun violence should be aware of these harmful practices and actively avoid engaging in them.
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How can AHCJ’s firearm violence and trauma page better serve you?
We want to know how our firearm violence and trauma page has helped your reporting and what’s missing from our…
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Why health journalists should write more about shooting survivors
Amplifying the voices of shooting survivors is critical for understanding the full extent of firearm violence.
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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…