Media organizations can play a critical role in shedding light on the gun violence problem and serving as community resources to identify and support the changes required.
The hypothesis of the Philadelphia Center for Gun Violence Reporting (PCGVR) is that changing the way news media portrays gun violence could lead to a reduction in shootings.
Read more on how journalists can cover gun violence in such a way that it is helpful, not harmful, for survivors, families, and communities – including families of the perpetrators, and elevate solutions.