The true impact of gun violence stretches far beyond those who suffer physical harm. People who witness or are affected by gun violence in other ways are often overlooked. This is a problem. Their experiences are valuable. They can help shape how we understand and address gun violence. One way to tap into this wealth of information is through electronic heal...

Boston's crime patterns have long been a topic of interest. For decades, it was believed that gun violence in the city tended to happen in the same specific spots. This idea was backed by a significant study that looked at data from 1980 to 2008. The study showed that certain street segments and intersections in Boston were hotspots for gun-related incidents. These h...

Imagine being a victim of gun violence. Apart from the physical injuries, the financial strain can be overwhelming. This is what we call "financial toxicity. " While we know that poverty fuels community violence, nobody has really looked into how money problems affect those who survive gunshots. That's what we set out to find in our study. We thought that survivors i...

Firearm violence and substance abuse are major issues affecting young Black men in the United States. They are 24 times more likely to face firearm injuries and homicides, yet they often struggle to access care and support. Traditional programs mostly focus on dealing with violence after it happens, and many young men disengage from these services. To tackle this pro...