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Jessica Beard, MD, MPH

@jessicabeard.bsky.social
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Trauma Surgeon, Stoneleigh Fellow, Director of Research @PCGVR, global surgeon, patient advocate, wife, mother

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Philadelphia Center for Gun Violence Reporting @handle.invalid · 08/05/2026
“People who are incarcerated are probably the most marginalized group of people in our country." - PCGVR Director or Research Dr. @jessicabeard.bsky.social
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“Accelerated aging” causes inmates’ health to decline more rapidly.
The stress and conditions of incarceration can lead to health issues at younger ages than normally expected.
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Philadelphia Center for Gun Violence Reporting @handle.invalid · 28/04/2026
“I’m in this work for real change—to support ethical journalism, prevent violence, and create a safer, more well-informed community. We have already begun our next chapter: deepening local impact, expanding national reach, and strengthening our networks in newsrooms and communities...”
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Eric Marsh Sr. named director of The Philadelphia Center for Gun Violence Reporting, succeeding founder Jim MacMillan – We colaborate with journalists, researchers and the survivor community to advance more empathetic, ethical and impactful reporting.
Eric Marsh Sr. speaks during a panel discussion recently in Philadelphia. He has been named Director of the Philadelphia Center for Gun Violence Reporting beginning May 1, 2026. Photograph by Kriston…
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Philadelphia Center for Gun Violence Reporting @handle.invalid · 19/04/2026
1/3: We do not report on incidents of gun violence. If you do, please help yourself to our free Better Gun Violence Reporting Toolkit:
pcgvr.org
Five years of work. One concise guide. Free to view and download now. – Philadelphia Center for Gun Violence Reporting
News coverage of gun violence often inadvertently perpetuates stereotypical narratives about the people and communities most impacted. Typical coverage focuses on individual episodes of gun violence…
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Philadelphia Center for Gun Violence Reporting @handle.invalid · 20/04/2026
By curating connections, cultivating trust and conducting collaborative research, PCGVR informs journalistic practices and influence the programs and policies that will ultimately lead to a more nuanced public health-focused approach and fewer people harmed by gun violence.
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Support Better Gun Violence Reporting
We inform journalistic practices to prevent harm and illuminate programs and policies that prevent gun violence. But we need your help.
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Jim MacMillan (he/him) @jimmacmillan.com · 14/04/2026
I feel honored by every opportunity to take part in the pcgvr.org multidisciplinary research collaborative. My favorite takeaway here: 65% of participating journalists agreed or strongly agreed that journalists have a role to play in community firearm violence prevention.
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Philadelphia Center for Gun Violence Reporting @handle.invalid · 15/04/2026
Dr. Evan Eschliman of Duke University presents research published in partnership with our team at the PCGVR multidisciplinary research collaborative during The Society for Advancement of Violence and Injury Research Annual Conference yesterday in Providence, RI.
Lecturer with slide deck. Three photos.
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Philadelphia Center for Gun Violence Reporting @handle.invalid · 14/04/2026
PCGVR Director of Research Dr. @jessicabeard.bsky.social presents a poster examining our Gun Violence Prevention Reporter Certification program at The Society for Advancement of Violence and Injury research Annual Conference today in Providence, RI. Abstract: savir.joynconference.com/user/server/...
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Philadelphia Center for Gun Violence Reporting @handle.invalid · 13/04/2026
By curating connections, cultivating trust and conducting collaborative research, PCGVR informs journalistic practices and influence the programs and policies that will ultimately lead to a more nuanced public health-focused approach and fewer people harmed by gun violence.
fundrazr.com
Support Better Gun Violence Reporting
We inform journalistic practices to prevent harm and illuminate programs and policies that prevent gun violence. But we need your help.
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Philadelphia Center for Gun Violence Reporting @handle.invalid · 08/04/2026
For nearly six years, this newsletter has explored gun violence, prevention, and the role of the media, with an added focus on what’s happening here in Philadelphia and our activities at the Philadelphia Center for Gun Violence Reporting. Now, we’re taking the next step. mailchi.mp/pcgvr/101819...
Panel discussion with speakers from AGVR.org
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Philadelphia Center for Gun Violence Reporting @handle.invalid · 06/03/2026
"We were dismayed to find no discussion of the role that news media must play in changing the narrative." PCGVR research director Dr. @jessicabeard.bsky.social and colleague respond to Toward a Safer World by 2040, last fall's JAMA Summit Report on Reducing Firearm Violence and Harms. (in thread)
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JAMA Summit Report on Reducing Firearm Violence and Harms
To the Editor As a trauma surgeon and an emergency medicine physician caring for people with firearm injuries every day at Temple University Hospital in Philadelphia, we are deeply invested in public ...
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Philadelphia Center for Gun Violence Reporting @handle.invalid · 04/03/2026
“Gun violence is preventable... Reporting should help people understand why it happens and what works to stop it.” Introducing the latest study led by PCGVR Director of research Dr. @jessicabeard.bsky.social and our multidisciplinary research collaborative:
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Changing the narrative: Researchers call for a new approach to reporting gun violence
A Temple-led study finds that how television news reports violence can shape trauma, fear and inequality in the communities most affected.
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Philadelphia Center for Gun Violence Reporting @handle.invalid · 01/03/2026
We feel honored and grateful to our friend and research partner Dr. Elinore Kaufman, who recognized our work when she authored a chapter in this important new text. When others cite our work, it helps advance our mission to improve media narratives and help prevent gun violence. www.pcgvr.org
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Philadelphia Center for Gun Violence Reporting @handle.invalid · 04/02/2026
Feeling honored to report: PCGVR has been invited & joined the Global Coalition for WHO Action on Gun Violence. WHO Action is "calling on the World Health Organization (WHO) to reprioritise gun violence prevention and care for survivors and those affected by gun violence." Find us at: whoaction.org
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Home - Global Coalition for WHO Action on Firearm Violence
Evidence, partnership and public-health action We call on the World Health Organization to use its proven leadership and global mandate to strengthen the public health response to firearm violence Fin...
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Philadelphia Center for Gun Violence Reporting @handle.invalid · 21/01/2026
Register now to join this webinar tomorrow with PCGVR Director of Research Dr. @jessicabeard.bsky.social: asu.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
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Philadelphia Center for Gun Violence Reporting @handle.invalid · 05/01/2026
Our biggest, most impactful year yet starts now. Here's one last look at what we did in 2025: pcgvr.org/25
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Philadelphia Center for Gun Violence Reporting @handle.invalid · 01/12/2025
Gun violence is not inevitable. It is preventable. Let’s stop talking about what happened and start talking about how we can stop it from happening. Prevention must be the focus.
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Philadelphia Center for Gun Violence Reporting – Collaborating with journalists, researchers and the survivor community to advance more empathetic, ethical and impactful reporting.
Nearly 120 journalists, researchers, prevention professionals and experts from the survivor community gathered in Philadelphia this fall for: What Now? Gun Violence Reporting in Unprecedented Times.…
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Philadelphia Center for Gun Violence Reporting @handle.invalid · 18/11/2025
Here's the recording from our webinar yesterday with Lt. Gov. Austin Davis and the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency. www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Xvd...
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Philadelphia Center for Gun Violence Reporting @handle.invalid · 10/11/2025
Here's an overdue update to our many media mentions:
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IN THE NEWS – Philadelphia Center for Gun Violence Reporting
Journalists play a critical role in not only modelling better gun violence reporting, but in spreading the word about it. We are grateful to the journalists who have covered our story. If you’re a…
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Philadelphia Center for Gun Violence Reporting @handle.invalid · 10/11/2025
PCGVR research director Dr. @jessicabeard.bsky.social will present and our team will staff a resource table at a free symposium this Friday here in Philadelphia. Next Monday, we are partnering on a free webinar with @pccd.bsky.social and Pa. Lt. Gov. lgaustindavis.bsky.social. Links: www.pcgvr.org
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Philadelphia Center for Gun Violence Reporting @handle.invalid · 30/10/2025
Register at the links on our home page: PCGVR.org
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Philadelphia Center for Gun Violence Reporting @handle.invalid · 30/10/2025
They took it down. We put it back.
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Philly-based organization republishes Surgeon General's gun violence advisory after Trump admin removes it
A Philadelphia organization republished the former Surgeon General's advisory after the Trump administration purged it from official channels.
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Philadelphia Center for Gun Violence Reporting @handle.invalid · 18/10/2025
PCGVR Director of Research Dr. Jessica Beard is speaking at "Health Systems in Action: Our Role in Gun Violence Response and Prevention" on 11/14 at Temple Health. This free symposium is not focused on the role of the media but includes many good friends of PCGVR. www.eventbrite.com/e/health-sys...
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Philadelphia Center for Gun Violence Reporting @handle.invalid · 02/10/2025
The first sessions this morning have been priceless already. Sending our deepest thanks to all of our partners and supporters and everyone spending their time with us. Photo by Kriston Jae Bethel for PCGVR. More photos: PCGVR.org
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Jessica Beard, MD, MPH @jessicabeard.bsky.social · 03/10/2025
Loving the conversation the the PCGVR gun violence reporter certification workshop!! @pcgvr.org Come back tomorrow for more! www.pcgvr.org
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Philadelphia Center for Gun Violence Reporting – Register now: The Gun Violence Prevention Reporting National Certification Conference takes place next month in Philadelphia
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Philadelphia Center for Gun Violence Reporting @handle.invalid · 18/09/2025
Two weeks to go! Conference updates: • Expanding to address the accelerating challenges • Group discounts and individual support available • Complete agenda, conference faculty and more Info and tickets: PCGVR.org
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Philadelphia Center for Gun Violence Reporting @handle.invalid · 01/09/2025
When you register to attend the Gun Violence Prevention Reporting National Certification conference next month in Philadelphia, you will also be invited to claim a free one year (professional or associate) membership in the Association of Gun Violence Reporters. PCGVR.org
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Philadelphia Center for Gun Violence Reporting @handle.invalid · 02/09/2025
We see education reporters covering gun violence and sports reporters and business reporters and everyone else -- and we want to help:
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Philadelphia Center for Gun Violence Reporting – Collaborating with journalists, researchers and the survivor community to advance more empathetic, ethical and impactful journalism across the nation
Take a deep dive into everything we have learned during our first five years of bringing together journalists, researchers and experts from the gun violence survivor community. This conference is…
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PennLDI @pennldi.bsky.social · 06/08/2025
Incarcerated patients face serious barriers to surgical care—like inconsistent access to pre and post-op care, restricted mobility, and poor patient-doctor privacy and communication. Clinician, health system, and policy reforms are urgently needed. Read more: ldi.upenn.edu/our-work/res...
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Incarcerated Patients Don’t Get Needed Surgical Care
Incarcerated patients often miss vital pre- and post-op care. Experts call for systemic reform to improve surgical outcomes for this vulnerable group.
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Philadelphia Center for Gun Violence Reporting @handle.invalid · 03/08/2025
A public health approach to gun violence creates the possibility for change. This must begin by changing the way we frame the narrative, from inevitable to preventable. Workshop with us.
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Gun Violence Prevention Reporting National Certification Conference
A 3-day conference will help journalists learn from industry experts how to report on individuals and communities impacted by gun violence.
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Reposted by Jessica Beard, MD, MPH
Philadelphia Center for Gun Violence Reporting @handle.invalid · 29/07/2025
Interested in better gun violence reporting? Early-bird tickets just went live for our Gun Violence Prevention Reporting National Certification Conference, October 1-3 in Philadelphia. Please join us. www.eventbrite.com/e/gun-violen...
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NPR @npr.org · 28/07/2025
Congress eliminated public media funding, and the president signed it into law. At a time of deep division, public media brings us together. Help keep it strong. Join our monthly donors today: n.pr/458sOhq
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Philadelphia Center for Gun Violence Reporting @handle.invalid · 25/07/2025
We're brimming with gratitude after nearly 100 friends turned up for our "5 Years of Impact" gathering Wednesday night. Don't miss: impact.pcgvr.org
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Jim MacMillan (he/him) @jimmacmillan.com · 28/07/2025
Please follow @pcgvr.org to learn more from this incredible team focused on gun violence, prevention and the role of the media.
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Philadelphia Center for Gun Violence Reporting @handle.invalid · 24/07/2025
We are scaling up our Gun Violence Prevention Reporter Certification Workshop with a Wednesday evening reception, plus a day-and-a-half of programming, meals and networking — as recommended by those who have attended our local workshops — and a couple of premiere keynote speakers. Stay tuned!
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Philadelphia Center for Gun Violence Reporting @handle.invalid · 24/07/2025
New today: It's a deep dive, full of submenus and video interviews but also very sharply edited for efficiency and more enriching at every turn, though it's an even better experience on bigger screens. Please set aside some time to get to know our story, our team and some of our key stakeholders.
impact.pcgvr.org
PCGVR 5-Year Impact Report
Welcome to PCGVR, the place where ethical, empathetic, and impactful gun violence reporting begins. Our work is driven by a vast array of life
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Philadelphia Center for Gun Violence Reporting @handle.invalid · 23/07/2025
Breaking news! You can start planning now to join us in Philadelphia this fall for our first in-person national conference since before the pandemic. Plus all the headlines: mailchi.mp/ibgvr/101819...
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Philadelphia Center for Gun Violence Reporting @handle.invalid · 21/07/2025
Gun violence is preventable. Journalists can make a difference. The Survivor Connection is a new service intended to help those reporting on gun violence take a more informed approach by centering the survivor community. survivorconnection.org
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The Survivor Connection | Philadelphia Center for Gun Violence Reporting
The Survivor Connection is a new tool that helps reporters put the survivor at the center of their coverage.
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Philadelphia Center for Gun Violence Reporting @handle.invalid · 13/07/2025
"Experts say the country may be in the midst of the sharpest decline in killings in history — one that can’t be attributed to any single factor."
latimes.com
L.A. on pace to see lowest homicide total in nearly 60 years as killings plummet
Experts say the city and other parts of the country may be in the midst of the sharpest decline in killings in history — one that can’t be attributed to any single factor.
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Jessica Beard, MD, MPH @jessicabeard.bsky.social · 10/07/2025
www.pcgvr.org/2025/07/09/l...
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Leading the movement for better gun violence reporting: five years and running - The Philadelphia Center for Gun Violence Reporting
As we examine our impact during the first five years at PCGVR, there are lots of things we can count having done. But are we making things happen? We have certainly been there at a few important turni...
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Philadelphia Center for Gun Violence Reporting @handle.invalid · 01/07/2025
Today marks five years since we launched the Philadelphia Center for Gun Violence Reporting. Here’s a preview from our upcoming 5-Year Impact Report with some of our favorite people.
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Five Years of Impact - The Philadelphia Center for Gun Violence Reporting
Today marks five years since we launched the Philadelphia Center for Gun Violence Reporting. Here’s a preview from our upcoming 5-Year Impact Report with some of our favorite people.
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Philadelphia Center for Gun Violence Reporting @handle.invalid · 27/06/2025
Not from PCGVR this time but authors include our director of research Dr. @jessicabeard.bsky.social and several partners on other studies in our multidisciplinary research collaborative:
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Alt National Park Service @altnps.bsky.social · 14/06/2025
Update: Over 7.2 million and counting across the country for the No Kings protest!!
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Jim MacMillan (he/him) @jimmacmillan.com · 14/06/2025
#NoKings Philly was huge and peaceful. Four more pictures:
#NoKings protesters in Philly#NoKings protesters in Philly#NoKings protesters in Philly#NoKings protesters in Philly
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Philadelphia Center for Gun Violence Reporting @handle.invalid · 14/06/2025
We inform journalistic practices to prevent harm and illuminate programs and policies that prevent gun violence. But we need your help.
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Donation Page by The Initiative for Better Gun Violence Reporting
We inform journalistic practices to prevent harm and illuminate programs and policies that prevent gun violence. But we need your help.
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Philadelphia Center for Gun Violence Reporting @handle.invalid · 28/05/2025
"In communities that are already impacted by violence, trauma, and poverty, where violence intervention programs were trying to address the problem by hiring those closest to the problem, layoffs have already been necessary."
nonprofitquarterly.org
Without DOJ Funding, Community Violence Intervention Programs Face Uncertainty - Non Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly
Among the groups impacted by the recent massive loss of Department of Justice funding are community violence intervention programs that use a public health framework to address gun violence.
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Alexandra Witze @alexwitze.bsky.social · 21/05/2025
Sworn testimony of NIH officials and internal emails reveal just how much DOGE is calling the shots in killing peer-reviewed biomedical research grants. More bombshell reporting from @maxkozlov.bsky.social in @nature.com:
nature.com
NIH killed grants on orders from Elon Musk’s DOGE
Court documents and internal correspondence show the cost-cutting force has broad control over the world’s largest public biomedical funder.
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Philadelphia Center for Gun Violence Reporting @handle.invalid · 16/05/2025
Our team is offline today with two more Survivor Connection workshops. We will be preparing 30 more participants from the gun violence survivor community with introductory trauma education, plus public health prevention strategies and media literacy, after which they are invited to participate in:
survivorconnection.org
The Survivor Connection | Philadelphia Center for Gun Violence Reporting
The Survivor Connection is a new tool that helps reporters put the survivor at the center of their coverage.
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Jessica Beard, MD, MPH @jessicabeard.bsky.social · 15/05/2025
We hope this review will be a resource for surgeons caring for patients in law enforcement custody. As trauma surgeons, the provision of equitable care to our patients is the utmost priorty. @elinorejkaufman.bsky.social jamanetwork.com/journals/jam...
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Providing Equitable Surgical Care to Patients in Law Enforcement Custody
This narrative review summarizes the epidemiology and management considerations for surgical disease among individuals in law enforcement custody.
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The National Press Photographers Association @nppa.org · 14/05/2025
Philadelphia Center for Gun Violence Reporting, founded by photojournalist, Jim MacMillan- A cause worth donating to:
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Philadelphia Center for Gun Violence Reporting @handle.invalid · 13/05/2025
Three days only: Please support our Lightning Round campaign to get a copy of our Better Gun Violence Reporting Toolkit into the hands of 500 more journalists. fundrazr.com/12Y0Dd
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What if changing news reporting could prevent gun violence and save lives?
By changing the way gun violence is covered, reporters can take an active role in minimizing harm to injured people, communities and society — and even make an important contribution toward preventing...
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