WHAT NOW? GUN VIOLENCE REPORTING IN UNPRECEDENTED TIMES

WHAT NOW? GUN VIOLENCE REPORTING IN UNPRECEDENTED TIMES

By The Philadelphia Center for Gun Violence Reporting

An urgent analysis of the news and how we tell it.

Location

Convene 30 S 17th Street

30 South 17th Street Philadelphia, PA 19103

Agenda

Oct 2nd: Day 1 Program
Oct 3rd: Day 2 Program

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

Breakfast & Networking


Doors open at 8 AM for Day 1 of the Gun Violence Prevention Reporting National Certification Conference

9:00 AM - 9:30 AM

Goals and Program Overview

Abené Clayton, The Guardian

Tamara Cherry, The Trauma Beat and Pickup Communications


Welcome Remarks: Abené Clayton, Reporter for the Guns and Lies in America project at The Guardian and co-director of the Association of Gun Violence Reporters

9:30 AM - 10:15 AM

Workshop Activity

10:15 AM - 10:30 AM

Coffee Break

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

Keynote: Dr. H. Jean Wright II, Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, NYC

Dr. H. Jean Wright II, Executive Deputy Commissioner


Dr. H. Jean Wright II's talk will help journalists better understand the experiences and perspectives of people who have been harmed by gun violence.

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

The Second Trauma Screening & Panel

Prof. Yvonne Latty, Temple University

Oronde McClain, PCGVR

Angela Wade

Armond James


Documentary screening followed by survivor community panel. The panel will be moderated by Tamara Cherry. The Second Trauma," a powerful 25-minute documentary led by gun violence survivor Oronde McCl...

12:30 PM - 1:30 PM

Lunch

1:30 PM - 2:15 PM

Journalism and Trauma

Sammy Caiola, Kensington Voice


Presenter: Sammy Caiola, Special Projects Reporter at the Kensington Voice in Philadelphia, co-director of the Association of Gun Violence Reporters, former gun violence prevention reporter at WHYY p...

2:15 PM - 3:00 PM

Framing, Solutions Journalism, & Peace Journalism

Prof. Jennifer Midberry, Temple University


Presenter: Prof. Jennifer Midberry, Temple University Department of Journalism, partner in PCGVR multidisciplinary research collaborative and former photojournalist

3:00 PM - 3:15 PM

Coffee Break

3:15 PM - 4:00 PM

Public Health Framing, Prevention, & Gun Violence Prevention Reporting

Dr. Jessica Beard, PCGVR


Presenter: Dr. Jessica Beard, PCGVR Director or Research, Stoneleigh Foundation Fellow and Temple University Hospital trauma surgeon

4:00 PM - 4:45 PM

Workshop Activity

4:45 PM - 5:00 PM

Day 1 Wrap Up

5:00 PM

On your own: Enjoy an evening in Philadelphia

Good to know

Highlights

  • 19 hours
  • In person

Refund Policy

No Refunds

About this event

Charity & Causes • Healthcare

About this event

Political violence. Hashtag headlines. Conspiracy theories.
Misinformation. Disinformation. Vacuums of information.


Urgent issues raise urgent questions. October 2-3, join us in Philadelphia for candid conversations, critical discourse, and answers to America’s inescapable narrative on gun violence. Register now at pcgvr.org.

Two weeks to go! Conference updates:

  • We are expanding our conference mission to reflect the times upon us but those who participate all day Thursday and until noon Friday will still earn PCGVR Gun Violence Prevention Reporting Certification.
  • We can now make it easier for more people to attend. Ask about: group discounts and individual support.

  • You can learn all about our conference team, topics and the many benefits of attending on our home page at: PCGVR.org

This conference will be hosted at Convene City View (30 S 17th St, Philadelphia, PA 19103) from 8AM-4:30PM on Thursday, October 2 and 9AM-1PM on Friday, October 3.

Other conference highlights:

  • Attendance at all Thursday and Friday sessions required for certification
  • Breakfast and lunch will be provided both days
  • As a bonus, all General Admission ticket buyers will be invited to claim a free one-year (Professional or Associate) membership with the Association of Gun Violence Reporters


If ticket price is an impediment, please let us know and we will do our best to help you out. Leave us a message at: pcgvr.org/contact

If you are interested in sponsorship opportunities, please reach out to Eric Marsh, Sr., Director of Operations, eric@pgcvr.org.


About The Philadelphia Center for Gun Violence

The Philadelphia Center for Gun Violence Reporting collaborates with journalists, researchers and the survivor community to advance more empathetic, ethical and impact reporting. We are the nation's thought leaders on gun violence, prevention and the role of the media.

Frequently asked questions

Organized by

$65