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...
In a recent perspective piece, Vivek Ashok and colleagues highlight the significance of a new White House executive order enabling state Medicaid programs to reimburse health care providers for counseling on secure firearm storage. With firearm injuries now the...
In an op-ed in the Philadelphia Inquirer, Anish Agarwal and Jane Muir spotlight the growing violence faced by ER nurses and physicians, stressing the urgent need for zero-tolerance policies in health-care settings. They advocate for federal legislation and stronger...
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...
Researchers from Penn partnered with North10 to design and test a cooling shelter prototype in Hunting Park, addressing the severe heat caused by “heat islands.” Led by Sara Jacoby, the team created a solar-powered, open-air shelter offering shade and radiant cooling....
A program led by the School District of Philadelphia is partnering with the Penn Community Violence Prevention program to reduce gun violence at John Bartram High School. Supported by OJJDP, the initiative will include crisis intervention, case management, and...
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 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...
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.
The Penn Injury Science Center (PISC) is proud to spotlight the latest cohort of its Trainee Learning Lab (TLL). This dynamic program and CDC Success Story continues to advance the field of injury and violence prevention by fostering a collaborative and insightful...
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...
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,...