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August 27, 2025
Can Data Prevent Youth Crime?
Stoneleigh Fellows Kevin Bethel and Brandy Blasko are featured for their work launching the Youth Violence Reduction Initiative Southwest Philadelphia’s John Bartram High School. In…
August 4, 2025
Philadelphia police kicks off Summer Night Lights program aimed at creating safe…
Stoneleigh Fellow David Irizarry was featured by CBS News Philadelphia for his work with the Philadelphia Police Department in launched Summer Night Lights, providing young…
August 3, 2025
How media reporting on firearm violence does more harm than good
Stoneleigh Fellow Jessica Beard joined the WTOP News weekly podcast to discuss how media coverage of gun violence can negatively impact survivors of violence. Dr.…
August 1, 2025
Summer Night Lights to launch in North Philly to create safe space…
Stoneleigh Fellow David Irizarry spoke to Fox 29 Philadelphia about a new Philadelphia Police Department program, Summer Night Lights, to provide food and activities for…
May 27, 2025
Philadelphia gun violence prevention advocate calls for united front after Fairmount Park…
Stoneleigh Emerging Leader Oronde McClain spoke to CBS News Philadelphia about his experience with gun violence and advocacy to prevent gun violence through efforts like…
May 21, 2025
Reimagining Leadership, Reclaiming Narratives, Revitalizing Philadelphia
The Stoneleigh Foundation hosted a webinar featuring Youth Partner Grantee DayOneNotDayTwo, which focused on how its programs and trainings put power back into the hands…
April 30, 2025
Philadelphians Find Nature on The Path To Healing From Gun Violence
As part of Stoneleigh’s efforts to address Philadelphia’ gun violence epidemic, the Foundation recently partnered with Love Now Media to produce Breaking Concrete, a short…
April 16, 2025
Groundbreaking research shows perception of firearm suicide differs from reality of the…
Stoneleigh Fellow Jay Breneman has published a report discussing rural perspectives on firearm suicide in Pennsylvania, including risks and recommendations. Gun suicide is rarely discussed…
April 15, 2025
2 Philadelphia researchers concerned with losing federal dollars for gun violence prevention
Stoneleigh Fellow Jessica Beard spoke to WHYY about federal cuts to gun violence research and their potential impact on health and well-being in Philadelphia. Two…
April 6, 2025
New program helps gun violence survivors connect with journalists
Stoneleigh Emerging Leader Oronde McClain was featured by the Association of Health Care Journalists for launching a new program to help journalists connect responsibly with…
March 31, 2025
Those Closest to the Problem Are Also Closest to the Solution
Stoneleigh Emerging Leader Fellow Oronde McClain spoke to Armed with Reason about his work to create the Survivor Connection and better equip survivors and journalists…
March 28, 2025
US government cuts imperil life-saving gun violence research. As doctors, we fear…
Stoneleigh Fellow Jessica Beard and her peer trauma surgeon Elinore Kaufman have published an op-ed for The Guardian urging readers to support research to better…
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