Philly Residents Impacted by Gun Violence Will Help Researching the Root Causes of the Crisis

By Sammy Caiola | WHYY

Published June 8, 2022 at 8:56 PM EDT

The Philadelphia research team, Sarah Sydney, research associate (left), Sharon Macon, research associate (2nd from right), Dr. Wilson, program director (right), met with members of the New York team, Dr. Elise White, program director (left), and Basaime Spate, community reach coordinator (2nd from left), to discuss designing a study that determines the root causes of gun violence on June 3, 2022.

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.

(Original air-date: 6/8/22)

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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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