Tag
gun violence
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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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U.S. significantly boosts funding for gun violence research
The federal government has put millions into gun violence research since 2020 following decades of minimal support.
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Study highlights need for gun violence prevention efforts in rural areas
Rural kids and teens are at a high risk for firearm injury and death, yet most prevention efforts are based…
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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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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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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.
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Study reveals who veterans trust the most on safe gun storage
The study surveyed service members who own firearms to see who they found to be the most and least credible…
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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…