Despite the ongoing pandemic, Philadelphia officials said they are trying to expand one of their key gun violence prevention programs. It’s called Group Violence Intervention or GVI, and the goal is to offer support to people who could pull the trigger to keep them from doing so. | From: WHYY (Read more.)
People of color and young adults bore the brunt of city shootings. | From: Billy Penn (Read more.)
According to the Billy Penn analysis of data from January 2015 through October 2021, gun violence in some wards in Southwest Philadelphia and parts of North Philadelphia around Kensington is starting to drop to pre-pandemic levels. But in other wards in areas with a much shorter history of gun violence, shootings are increasing. | From: Billy Penn (Read more.)
Since March, we have provided support and a public space for those who wanted to share messages to loved ones lost to COVID-19. After witnessing just how meaningful this feels to those who are grieving, we are relaunching With Love to feature the messages of those grieving a friend or family member killed by gun violence. | From: With Love Philly (Read more.)
Trauma is a big contributing factor to Philly’s gun violence crisis among youth who feel they have nothing to lose. | From: AL DÍA (Read more.)
Scaling up cleaning and greening efforts could meaningfully reduce gun violence in Philadelphia: researchers projected 350 fewer shootings per year, based on the 29 percent drop in gun violence they linked to Philadelphia LandCare. | From: Kouvenda Media (Read more.)
While firebombings are unusual in Philadelphia, the city has a history of suspected criminals terrorizing family members and friends because someone in their circle has cooperated with law enforcement or prosecutors as part of a criminal investigation or court case. In response, City Council is now considering a budget measure that includes a proposal to create a program that would give these people the option to relocate. | From: PlanPhilly (Read more.)
One crisis responder says the city is “living up to its commitment.” | From: Billy Penn (Read more.)
Just a few months into the school year, there have already been at least four shootings near Philadelphia school buildings, as the city grapples with historically high rates of gun violence. | From: WHYY (Read more.)
A look at social media platforms like Instagram reveals what many who are working to stem the tide of gun violence say; that much of the gun violence seen in Philadelphia is the result of arguments and disagreements. This circumstance can result in detectives determining that a victim contributed to his, her or their own death. | From: Love Now Media (Read more.)
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