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A Boston hospital program that supports shooting and stabbing survivors has cut their risk of future violence by half. The findings could help cities nationwide reduce gun violence through targeted hospital interventions.
A global coalition of over 100 organizations from 40 countries is calling on the World Health Organization to treat gun violence as a preventable public health emergency, not just a criminal justice issue. The movement, inspired by survivors like South African activist who lived 40 years with a gunshot disability, aims to save lives through the same public health approach that reduced tobacco deaths worldwide.
Researchers discovered teens treated for car crash injuries face higher risks of gun violence later. Now a children's hospital is using that insight to save lives before shootings happen.
A groundbreaking study found that teens treated for car crashes face higher risk of later gun injuries, giving Milwaukee doctors a new way to save lives. Children's Wisconsin is now considering expanding its violence prevention program to reach young people earlier.
After gunfire hit an apartment in Lexington's Eastland area, community volunteers are going door to door with help. They're bringing resources for mental health, jobs, and mediation to neighbors who need support.
When the sirens fade after a shooting, Durham's new Office of Survivor Care steps in with free mental health counseling, food, clothing, and long-term support for victims and families. This compassionate program fills the gap when immediate crisis help ends but trauma continues.
Sixty teens in the criminal justice system are finding new direction after hearing powerful survivor stories at Clark County's Level Up Summit. The program combines real talk with summer activities designed to steer young lives toward safer choices.
A new crackdown on illegal gun trafficking has stopped nearly 50,000 firearms from reaching Mexican cartels, with over 10,000 arrests made in just 18 months. The effort shows real progress in cutting off the weapons supply fueling violence south of the border.
A college student who survived a shooting at her school's homecoming is now helping others by sharing her journey. Her courage is turning tragedy into hope for communities affected by gun violence.
Philadelphia made real progress reducing gun violence and poverty rates according to a new Pew report. The wins show sustained community efforts are paying off in one of America's largest cities.
London police are now knocking on doors to personally check on domestic violence victims, making protective orders actually work. Early results show arrests and charges for domestic violence up 82% in one year.
A survivor who lost her arm is sharing her story as Bakersfield launches a $5 million violence prevention program. The city is using data to stop domestic violence before it turns deadly.
Ghana is giving people two more weeks to turn in illegal guns without facing arrest, after thousands responded to the safety initiative. The extension runs through January 30, offering a final chance before enforcement begins.
An Australian city is pioneering a bold approach to ending domestic violence before it starts. Respect Ballarat targets schools, workplaces, and sports clubs with prevention programs that experts say could become a national model.
Virginia just enacted one of the nation's most comprehensive gun safety packages after years of grassroots organizing. Former activists now lead the state government and are turning their advocacy into action.
Once Europe's murder capital, Scotland transformed itself by viewing violence as a public health crisis instead of just a crime. The results are stunning: homicides dropped 56% in Glasgow and violent crime fell by a third nationwide.
A simple question asked before every playdate has been proven to change parental behavior and prevent gun tragedies. Now celebrated annually on June 21, ASK Day encourages parents to normalize asking about firearm storage the same way they ask about allergies.
Ghana just opened a new shelter offering safe refuge, counseling, medical care, and legal aid to survivors of domestic violence. The facility marks a major step forward in protecting vulnerable women and children across the country.
CHI Health Good Samaritan is teaming up with the S.A.F.E. Center to bring free Green Dot training to Kearney, teaching community members how to prevent violence before it starts. The nationally recognized program shows everyday people how to step in and shift their community's culture toward safety.
President Samia Suluhu Hassan accepted a landmark inquiry report and launched a five-step plan to heal Tanzania after October 2025 election violence. The plan includes victim support, criminal investigations, and a path toward constitutional reform.
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