The Penn Trauma Violence Recovery Program received new Pennsylvania funding to help victims rebuild their lives interrupted by violence. “We started the Penn Trauma Violence Recovery Program because we heard from community members, organizations, and patients, that...
In collaboration with the ABRO Experience, the Penn Trauma Violence Recovery Program and SAFELab hosted the Social Media Summit for Violence Prevention and Wellness Promotion on October 12, 2024, to bring together local content creators, community members,...
A new study reveals U.S. children are facing worsening mortality and chronic health challenges compared to peers in other high-income countries. Between 2001–2019, there were more than 315,000 excess child and adolescent deaths in the U.S., with firearm violence,...
Pediatric emergency departments are making strides in firearm safety with a new EMR-based standardized screening and resource initiative – combining screening for unsafe storage practices with the provision of educational materials and a means of safe storage....
A new study led by Katie Hoskins finds that Black Americans’ pandemic-era gun purchases were fueled by fear of rising crime, racial tensions, and distrust in policing. For many, firearms symbolized protection and agency in uncertain times—even as ownership brought...
This research looks at how social media affects violence and healing in Philadelphia. Social media can make conflicts worse, but it can also help people connect, grieve, and recover. The goal is to find ways that violence prevention workers—especially those in...
By conducting focus groups with violence prevention professionals in Philadelphia, researchers sought to understand what they’ve observed and recognized about the role of social media in real-life violence. This includes how social media can create or escalate...
New research from Sara Solomon offers a framework for implementing Cure Violence programs, highlighting key strategies and contextual factors that drive success. The review underscores the importance of integrating Implementation Science principles to enhance...
