Topic: Gun Violence
Can Philly’s Youth Curfew Policy Really Prevent Violence?
Research shows curfews do little to reduce crime, but the city's curfew centers have become a vital hub for young people
By Mensah M. Dean
How to Stop Women from Buying Guns Illegally
Women in Philadelphia commit less than 10 percent of the city’s shootings — but make up nearly a quarter of people arrested for straw purchasing
By Mensah M. Dean
The End of Progress on Philly Gun Violence?
After months of declining gun violence, 57 people have been shot this July. Residents fear what this means moving forward
By Mensah M. Dean
“We’re Losing Kids”
As youth gun violence continues to rise, several local organizations are teaching young people the skills to stop, think, and choose differently
By Afea Tucker
The Alarming Normalization of Political Violence in America
These events, a former U.S. Congressman from Bucks County and social commentator note, are no longer a bug, but a feature
By Patrick J. Murphy and Peter Fox
The Opposite of the Philly Shrug
Crime and poverty have plagued Philadelphia since William Penn’s day. Philly gun violence interrupter Mazzie Casher has historic yet modern solutions
By Malcolm Burnley
Is the Memorial Day Mass Shooting a Sign of Philly’s Summer to Come?
Warm weather often brings a spike in shootings. Officials are hoping to mitigate it through teen programming and increased patrols
By Mensah M. Dean
Author Event about The Unexpected Origins of American Gun Violence
In his new book, Chicago economist Jens Ludwig makes the case for social interventions to prevent gun violence. He will talk with Civic Coalition to Save Lives’ David Brown at the Free Library this week
By Rita Oceguera
Mayor Parker, Put that “One City” Rhetoric into Action
Jew hate in a Center City bar. A cop shot during a brawl outside Overbrook High. An assassination attempt on our Governor. Maybe it’s time for a rally that reminds us to refocus on shared values and seeing ourselves in one another?
By Larry PlattNathan Sallard, Violence Interrupter
For the role he’s played in reducing violence in our city and uplifting others, Sallard is one of this year’s Integrity Icons
By Christina Griffith