Should news outlets show graphic images of mass shooting victims? Researchers and other experts weigh in.
Twelve experts address many of the questions newsrooms need to ask when considering whether to publish graphic images from mass shootings.
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The multibillion-dollar costs of firearm injuries: Research and resources to consider
We highlight five studies that explore how gun injuries lead to billions of dollars in hospital costs and lost work time every year.
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The ‘boyfriend loophole’ in federal gun law: What the research says
In some cases, an intimate partner convicted of a misdemeanor domestic violence offense can still legally own a gun. This is what the research says about the ‘boyfriend loophole.’
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Gun buybacks: What the research says
Gun buybacks allow gun owners to trade their firearms to government entities — usually law enforcement — no questions asked. Do they reduce gun violence? Here’s what the research says.
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Universal background checks and gun permits: What the research says
Federal law doesn’t require background checks for private gun sales. Many 2020 Democrats favor background checks for all gun purchases. Can universal background checks curb gun violence? Here’s what the research says.
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After policing changes in Camden, NJ, fewer gunshot patients at major trauma center
Research associates new policing tactics in Camden, NJ, with lower rates of gunshot patients at a major regional trauma center, part of a turnaround for a city once synonymous with violent crime.
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Can ‘red flag’ laws curb gun violence? Here’s what the research says.
There is research showing red flag laws may be effective in preventing suicides, but there appears to be minimal research associating red flag laws with reducing mass shootings.
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6 tips for reporting on gun policy and gun violence
“There’s some basic stuff about the laws that I think is misunderstood,” Jon Vernick, professor at JHU’s Bloomberg School of Public Health, said.
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Covering gun violence in America: Tips from German Lopez
Vox’s German Lopez discusses gun violence in the U.S. and what journalists can do to improve their coverage.
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Research roundup: Who stores guns safely?
Safe gun storage can limit unauthorized users’ access to firearms. This roundup features recent research on the topic.
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