Fairriona Magee

Public Health

When Pregnancy Makes You a Target

Pregnant people are more likely to die by homicide than any obstetric-related cause — particularly if they are young or Black. These three women are seeking justice for their daughters.

The Knowledge Gap

In 2019, Congress Finally Funded Gun Violence Research. Here’s How It’s Changed the Field

A Trace analysis of federal data found that the amount of money going to gun violence studies has soared since lawmakers lifted a de facto federal funding ban.

Changemakers

This Researcher Is Changing How Rural Gunshot Victims Access Care

Nakita Lovelady grew up in an Arkansas county with some of the highest rates of gun homicide in the nation. Now, she's using her public health background to spread resources statewide.

The Trajectory

Gun Violence Prevention Services Can’t Reach Everyone. Telehealth Could Help.

Researchers have found that remote care can successfully treat a bevy of health issues. A new study shows the model's potential for gun violence prevention, too.

Public Health

‘This Is Our Lane’: Health Experts to Lead First-Of-Its-Kind Anti-Violence Council

Brady United, a national gun violence prevention group, hopes the newly appointed advisers will reframe gun violence as a matter of public health.

Bulletin

Could a Holistic Approach to Gun Violence Reporting Help Victims?

Two new studies analyze how local Philadelphia TV news outlets frame their coverage of gun violence.

Public Health

In a Decade, Firearm Deaths Among Young Black People in Rural America Have Quadrupled

A new analysis of CDC data shows that gun fatality rates among Black children and teens in rural places are on par with cities, and are primarily driven by a rise in homicides.

Ricochet

Losing Her Daughter to Gunfire Left Her Inconsolable. A Trauma Recovery Center Saved Her Life.

After Alexis Jackson witnessed her daughter’s shooting, she found unexpected support among trauma survivors and was inspired to form her own Cleveland collective for victims of gun violence.

Public Health

Most Veterans Own a Gun — and Many Keep It Loaded

A new study examines how trauma, relationships, and hometown affect firearms ownership among veterans.

Public Health

Teachers Say They’re Struggling With the Reality of Guns In Schools

In a nationwide survey, about a third of public high school teachers reported experiencing a gun-related lockdown during the previous school year.

Changemakers

An Emerging Group of Researchers Is Changing Our Understanding of Gun Violence

The Black and Brown Collective was formed to address inequities in the gun violence research community. Its diversity is reflected in its work — and is strengthening the field itself.

Mental Health

Gun Violence Affects Suicide Risk Among Black People, Study Finds

In the United States, people of color are the most vulnerable to gun violence, and they’re also the least likely to receive mental health care. The New Jersey Gun Violence Research Center has explored the connections.

Bulletin

White House Announces Initiatives to Promote Safe Gun Storage

In the majority of American homes, an unsecured firearm is more likely to result in an accidental death or suicide than be used in defense against a home invasion.

Changemakers

Storing Guns Safely Could Save Lives. Why Aren’t Americans Listening?

Michael D. Anestis has been studying firearm death for nearly 15 years. In an interview with The Trace, he said it's time to change the narrative on risks.