Sammy Caiola | WHYY
Sammy Caiola is WHYY News’ first-ever gun violence prevention reporter. She is committed to doing trauma-informed journalism driven by the communities she covers. She has been a health reporter for the last eight years, first at The Sacramento Bee and then at Capital Public Radio. Her podcast, "After the Assault," explores the journey to justice and healing for survivors of sexual violence. In her spare time, she enjoys hiking, dancing, and playing with her Labrador, Pepper.
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The City of Philadelphia is changing the way it gives grant money to gun violence nonprofits. The move comes after the last round of grantees experienced significant payment delays.
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Teachers across Philadelphia are helping students process a Tuesday shooting at Roxborough High School that killed one student and injured four. WHYY’s Sammy Caiola talked to one teacher who’s creating space for kids to talk about the issue.
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Gun violence is already emerging as a top issue in the 2023 race for Philadelphia’s next mayor. WHYY’s two gun violence reporters talked to candidates about how they plan to tackle the problem.
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The city of Philadelphia budgeted $208 million to combat gun violence in fiscal year 2023. That’s a 35% increase from the year before.
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Painted portraits of Philadelphians who’ve lost a loved one to gun violence are now lining the second floor of City Hall. Advocates say it’s a message of support to the grieving and a call to action for the city, as WHYY’s Sammy Caiola reports.
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Philadelphia city council members recently tightened the curfew for 16- and 17-year-olds. They now have to be inside by 10 p.m. during the summer. One of the goals is to keep kids safe from gun violence. But there’s mixed research on whether curfews actually reduce shootings, as WHYY’s Sammy Caiola reports.
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Hundreds of people gathered at Philadelphia’s city hall to voice outrage and fear following the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade. WHYY’s Sammy Caiola was there.
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The City of Philadelphia is slated to announce another round of funding for gun violence prevention nonprofits. But the grantees from the last round haven’t all been paid out yet, raising questions about how this model should work in the future, as WHYY’s Sammy Caiola reports.
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Philadelphians impacted by violence are being hired as researchers to explore a crucial question: Why do youth in disadvantaged urban areas get involved with guns? WHYY’s Sammy Caiola reports on the beginnings of a national study.
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Discussions about next year’s budget are underway, with a focus on Philadelphia’s gun violence crisis. The police department is asking for an additional $24 million to keep people safe. WHYY’s Sammy Caiola reports.