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.

Vox's German Lopez discusses gun violence in the U.S. and what journalists can do to improve their coverage.

Safe gun storage can limit unauthorized users’ access to firearms. This roundup features recent research on the topic.

Deaths resulting from injuries – both violent and unintentional – are on the rise in the U.S.

An overview of violence in Brazil to help international political reporters who are covering the October elections

Research on child abuse in America, with a focus on incidence, risk factors and sentencing.