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We Do Know How to Curb Gun Violence

We Do Know How to Curb Gun Violence

The executive director of PHILLY TRUCE, a community partner of the Penn Community Violence Prevention program, wrote an op-ed on their program's success in reducing gun violence and the lack of recognition and support that is all too common for community-based...

Empowering Northwest Philly to Combat Gun Violence

Empowering Northwest Philly to Combat Gun Violence

Through the NW Philly TAP program, Siani Butler and The Nonprofit Center at La Salle University are helping local organizations collaborate against gun violence. Partnering with the Penn Injury Science Center and funded by the CDC, the program provides community...

Gamified Strategy Reduces Distracted Driving by 28%

Gamified Strategy Reduces Distracted Driving by 28%

Research led by Jeff Ebert, Kit Delgado, Kate McDonald, and colleagues has revealed a promising approach to reducing distracted driving. By combining motivation, positive reinforcement, and financial incentives in a competitive game format, the study achieved a 28%...

The Impact and Future of NW Philly TAP

The Impact and Future of NW Philly TAP

The Northwest Philadelphia Technical Assistance Program (NW Philly TAP), a human-centered design initiative, brought together nonprofits focused on community safety and well-being in Northwest Philadelphia. Led by Sara Solomon, Andrew Belfiglio, and Isabella Ntigbu...

Urgent Action on Online Threats

Urgent Action on Online Threats

Desmond Patton highlights the critical rise of online threats and the need for a multifaceted response. He stresses the importance of contextual analysis, mental health involvement, and community-based monitoring. Explore these key insights and recommendations here.

Parsing the Evidence

Parsing the Evidence

Terry Richmond moderated a panel of top experts in the field of firearm violence, making sense of "what works and what doesn't" in the prevention of firearm deaths. Federal research dollars are now being reinvested into the topic after a more than 20-year ban effected...

Submit to Special Issue on Gun Violence Prevention

Submit to Special Issue on Gun Violence Prevention

Inquiry is accepting submissions to a special issue devoted to improving the evidence base for gun violence prevention strategies designed to operate at the neighborhood and community level. This will be a true or “gold” open-access issue that involves author fees,...