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Community Violence
A nascent effort in Peoria received federal funds through city government, but struggled to grow. The city cancelled its contract in only seven months.
Philadelphia
For two years in a row, gun violence in Philadelphia claimed more than 500 lives. Now, homicides are down more than 45 percent, while all shootings have dropped more than 35 percent.
Chicago
Three Chicago leaders share their thoughts on the election — and how it could shape efforts to make their city safer.
Markayla Roberts was shot six months ago. Her community has rallied for change, but they've met barriers at each turn.
In a new study, researchers explore how perceptions of safety lead people to believe they need guns for survival.
As the city ended its relationship with ShotSpotter, the Chicago Transit Authority began piloting another gun detection tool called ZeroEyes. There are familiar concerns about its effectiveness.
A newly-formed coalition says the recent drop in shootings masks the state’s enduring gun violence crisis.
The Reverend Christobal Kimmenez has joined others in calling for greater services for survivors of crime and the formerly incarcerated, including restorative justice.
Survivors living with the ripple effects of the city’s gun deaths have ideas about how to help.
A new Trace analysis shows a decreasing percentage of Chicagoans survive gunfire. Researchers, experts, and community members say access to more lethal weapons and devices that make guns more dangerous are to blame.
A federal lawsuit claims that the school district is responsible for a student’s shooting death.
Changemakers
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.
District Attorney Larry Krasner launched the Prolific Gun Offenders Unit to focus on winning convictions and stiffer sentences for armed robbers, straw purchasers, and ghost gun distributors.
Teaching kids equestrianism, program directors say, builds empathy — and other skills that can help them avoid violence in the long run.
Ahead of the Democratic National Convention, residents who spoke to The Trace said they want party leaders to venture out beyond the event and listen to affected communities.
