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Understanding Gun Violence among School-Age Youth in Philadelphia

April 2, 2024

The Stoneleigh Foundation hosted a virtual convening featuring a panel discussion on the ways in which gun violence is impacting Philadelphia’s schools and students, and a presentation on new research that is informing policy and practice and improving public safety.

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SPEAKERS

Kevin Bethel
Commissioner
Former Stoneleigh Fellow
Philadelphia Police Department

Dr. Brandy Blasko
Stoneleigh Fellow
The School District of Philadelphia

Craig Johnson
Interim Chief of School Safety
The School District of Philadelphia

Dr. Tonya Wolford
Chief of District Evaluation, Research, and Accountability
The School District of Philadelphia

Marie Williams (moderator)
Deputy Director
Stoneleigh Foundation

Related Fellow

Brandy Blasko, PhD Stoneleigh Fellow
Who We Are

The Stoneleigh Foundation was founded in 2006 by John and Chara Haas to improve the life outcomes of our community's youth. We meet our mission by awarding Fellowships to exceptional leaders who advance change in the systems that serve these young people.

Our Priorities

We seek to improve the life outcomes of our community’s youth by advancing change in the systems that serve them. Because we believe that youth are best served when systems work together to holistically address their needs, Stoneleigh prioritizes work designed to strengthen coordination between or among these systems.

Our Projects

We award two types of projects that catalyze change within, alongside, and outside of youth-serving systems. Our Fellowship Projects enhance how systems work together, improve practice, shift narratives, and generate new knowledge through action-oriented research. Our Youth Partnership Projects support youth-centric organizations that build the leadership and advocacy skills of young people.

Advancing The Field

We are pragmatic and have a bias toward action. We advance the field by hosting public events, publishing policy-relevant research and reports, and elevating the work of our Fellows and grantees in the media.

Apply

We award two types of Fellowships to exceptional individuals who work within and alongside youth-serving systems to catalyze change. Our Fellows undertake projects that enhance how systems work together, improve practice, and generate new knowledge through action-oriented research.