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News Release (06/28/22)

Check out the list of links below for reliable reporting on gun violence solutions, trauma, community programming, research, and more.

Reporting

“Introducing ‘Aftershocks,’ a series about surviving gun violence in Chicago” The Trace

“In Chicago’s Roseland Neighborhood, a Mix of Grief and Perspective” The Trace

“Illinois has a program to compensate victims of violent crimes. Few applicants receive funds.” The Trace

“He dropped out of high school after witnessing murder. 10 years later, he’s graduating.” WBEZ Chicago

“Superintendent Brown doubles down on failed strategies to combat gun violence” Chicago Community Bond Fund

“There’s a Proven Way to Reduce Gun Violence in America’s Cities. We Just Need to Fund It” TIME

“Loyola Report Reveals Undue Punitive Effect of Gun Possession Convictions on Young Black Men in Cook County” Chicago Appleseed Center for Fair Courts

“‘Show Us Your Guns’ programs aiming to get guns off Chatham Co. streets” WTOC 11

“‘We can’t turn a blind eye’; A new Denver court program for teens caught with guns to mitigate cycle of youth violence” The Denver Post

‘He was a good kid’ National Catholic Reporter

Chicago’s Year of Living Violently: Seeking Solutions America Magazine: The Jesuit Review

A conversation with civil rights lawyer Sheila Bedi about policing and the death of Adam Toledo Chicago Tribune

How Abusive Police Practices Target Women of Color – and What Women Are Doing About It Truthout

Amid Spike in Gun Violence, Cook County’s Foxx, Mitchell Address Concerns Over Courts WTTW

Interview with Eddie Bocanegra, Gun Safety Leader and Senior Director at READI Chicago The Golden Mean

The Killing of Adam Toledo and the Colliding Cycles of Violence in Chicago The New Yorker

How Tamar Manasseh changed her neighborhood The Forward

Tamar Manasseh talks Mothers Against Senseless Killings, intersection of black and Jewish identities The Daily Northwestern

Opinion Pieces

“Locking up more people is not the solution to gun violence” The Chicago Reporter

Reduce Gun Penalties The New York Times

“Commentary: Pass bill that excludes people under 21 from mandatory sentencing enhancements” The State Journal-Register

“Community groups seek holistic approach to gun violence, urge against punitive knee-jerk reactions” Daily Kos

“Opinion: D.C. knows how to stop most gun violence, but it’s a long and difficult task” Washington Post

Progressive gun-control crackup; Defense lawyers ask the Supreme Court to affirm gun rights Wall Street Journal

“Monday Letters: Beware unintended consequences of tougher gun law” Chicago Sun Times

“Lightfoot returns to failed ‘get tough’ policies to contain gun violence” Chicago Sun Times

“After holiday weekend violence, youth incarceration still not the answer” Chicago Tribune