This webinar teaches reporters how to interview survivors of violence with mindfulness and care. For many reporters, interviewing survivors of gun violence and those who’ve lost loved ones to gunshot wounds is an inevitability. This webinar is meant to help reporters navigate tragedies while balancing newsroom demands and the harmful impact our presence can have … Read more
AGVR at the PCGVR “What Now” National Conference By Karen Perez, PCGVR intern In an October 3rd panel, AGVR leaders Abené Clayton, Sammy Caiola, Jen Mascia, and Paige Pfleger spoke with host Eric Marsh about the “why” for being part of this growing collective of gun violence reporters. Each member had their own ties to … Read more
Regardless of what beat a journalist is writing for, gun violence or incidents of gun violence willinevitably come up. Misrepresentation of these communities can be alienating, even re-traumatizing as co-victims to such devastating violence. It is important to know how to approachthe story with thoughtful consideration, to not cause more harm to impacted communities. The … Read more
In the spirit of other professional organizations such as the Association of Health Care Journalists and the Society of Environmental Journalists, AGVR aims to create a hub for any journalist who’s covered gun violence, whether as a full-time beat or in a breaking and general news capacity. Associate and student members are invited to participate as well.
In the spirit of professional media organizations such as the Association of Health Care Journalists and the Society of Environmental Journalists, four gun violence reporters posted across the U.S. have created the Association of Gun Violence Reporters for purposes of networking, skill sharing and camaraderie.