Gun Violence

Cops want guns off the streets. But are buyback programs the way?

Some observers say buyback programs are ineffective at best and can sometimes detract from other violence prevention efforts. 

  • By Madeleine List, Honolulu Civil Beat

A Richmond program to reduce gun violence has had rare success. Now it’s expanding.

Research shows that 76% of its nearly 2,000 participants were less likely to be readmitted to the hospital for gun violence.

  • By Meghan McIntyre, Virginia Mercury

New White House office will work with communities to curb gun violence

The office will look to build off of last year’s landmark gun legislation and has been applauded by national local government associations who have called gun violence an “incredibly serious issue in America.”

  • By Molly Bolan

Researchers quantify communities' risk of a mass shooting

The new statistical analysis model would allow state and local agencies to understand the risk of a mass shooting and what they can do to prepare ahead of time.

  • By Kaitlyn Levinson

Cities have ways to curb gun violence; feds are giving them more money

Lawmakers have recognized community violence intervention programs save lives and taxpayer dollars.

  • By Matt Vasilogambros, Stateline