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Politics
The Trump’s administration’s cuts come after the field of gun violence research saw renewed federal support during the Biden era.
Chicago
Violence prevention leaders say a city program that could help bystanders save lives is missing a key opportunity.
Congressional Democrats have accused Republicans of crafting a spending plan that would allow the Trump administration to shift funding away from reducing gun violence. The Senate is expected to vote on the plan this week.
Community Violence
A recent analysis looks into factors that contribute to perceived community disorder, and the role of mental health treatment in stemming gun violence.
The Trajectory
A group of physicians and firearm researchers are working to index how different guns and bullets inflict varying levels of harm.
Survivors are choosing to transport themselves to the hospital instead of waiting for emergency services. Experts say the Chicago Fire Department isn’t doing everything it can to improve slow response times.
Days after the inauguration, White House directives and pledges to cut public health funding are already causing chaos and uncertainty. Experts say this is just the beginning.
A Trace analysis found that between Jan. 2021 and Nov. 2024, the rate of incidents with response times longer than six minutes grew by 4.6 percentage points.
Greg Jackson, a now-former leader of the office, says there's still momentum for countering the crisis — it just might come from outside the White House.
Domestic Violence
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.
Mayor Brandon Johnson promised to prioritize mental health, but survivors say they’re struggling to access sufficient care.
Alcohol is an overlooked factor in many shootings. Baltimore has tried harder than any other American city to disrupt the link.
A nascent effort in Peoria received federal funds through city government, but struggled to grow. The city cancelled its contract in only seven months.
Three Chicago leaders share their thoughts on the election — and how it could shape efforts to make their city safer.
The agency that oversees the insurance program is crafting a plan to reimburse providers for firearm safety counseling. Dr. Chethan Sathya, who developed a blueprint for this type of care, explains why that matters.
