Solving Gun Violence

Solving Gun Violence is a student-led podcast by UVA’s Gun Violence Solutions Project (GVSP) that tackles one of America’s most urgent issues - preventing gun violence. Each episode features experts sharing actionable solutions to improve community safety while upholding individual rights. Have you ever wondered what can be done to effectively address gun violence in America? These conversations offer real answers. Tune in and be a part of the GVSP’s mission to share solutions to end this epidemic.

Solving Gun Violence is a education podcast hosted by Gun Violence Solutions Project, with 19 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Gun Violence Solutions Project hosts Solving Gun Violence, a education show with 19 episodes published.

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  Solving Gun Violence

  From Tragedy to Purpose: Perris Jones on Resilience, Gratitude, and Finding a Way Forward

  Aug 14, 202625 min

  While we often highlight researchers and experts, we have the opportunity this episode to share the experience of a person affected by firearm violence directly. In this episode of Solving Gun Violence , host Molly Schnellenberger sits down with former UVA football player Perris Jones, who lost three teammates in the November 2022 shooting at UVA. Perris shares his experience of the tragedy, the healing power of his teammates and the broader UVA community, and the lessons he has carried forward. He also reflects on a devastating spinal cord injury that challenged him in a different way. Today, Perris is pursuing a doctorate and working toward creating opportunities for young people to see and pursue possibilities beyond the circumstances they were born into. For more from Perris, we encourage you read his new memoir, Ashes to Endzone: The Fight for Identity, Faith, and a Future Bigger Than the Game . For more on the Gun Violence Solutions Project go to gvsp.virginia.edu .

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  Episode #8

  The Unexpected Origins of Gun Violence – Jens Ludwig

  May 26, 202641 minS2

  <p>Jens Ludwig, professor at the University of Chicago and author of the book Unforgiving Places, joins student-host Andrew Chand to discuss his book that argues most shootings stem from split-second decisions rather than considered calculation. This idea has huge implications for how our criminal justice system, education system, and communities as a whole address the problem of gun violence. </p><p>Buy Prof. Ludwig's book at UChicago Press.</p><p>For more info about the Gun Violence Solutions Project visit gvsp.virginia.edu</p>

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  Episode #7

  Hospital-Based Violence Intervention – Ashley Xavier

  May 12, 202633 minS2

  <p>Ashley Xavier, Director of Violence Intervention Initiatives at the Virginia Hospital and Healthcare Association Foundation, joins host Bobby Doyle to discuss how hospital-based violence intervention programs (HVIPs) are reducing reinjury rates, supporting survivors after discharge, and helping communities break cycles of violence across Virginia.</p><p>For more info about Ashley's work please visit vhha.com and vhhafoundation.org</p><p>For more info about the Gun Violence Solutions Project visit gvsp.virginia.edu</p>

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  Episode #6

  The Second Amendment in Court - Joseph Blocher

  Apr 1, 202640 minS2

  <p>Joseph Blocher, distinguished professor of law at Duke University and Second Amendment scholar, joins student-host Andrew Chand to trace the legal evolution of the Second Amendment, from Heller to Bruen, and explore what the Court's new history-based standard means for the future of gun regulation in America.</p><p>Duke Center for Firearms Law: firearmslaw.duke.edu</p><p>Gun Violence Solutions Project: gvsp.virginia.edu</p>

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  Episode #5

  Community Violence Intervention in Action - Annette Anthony with the Central Virginia Violence Interupters

  Feb 26, 202627 minS2

  <p>In this episode, host Molly Schnellenberger speaks with Annette Anthony, Director of Outreach for the Central Virginia Violence Interrupters (CVVI), about their community-based approach to preventing gun violence in Charlottesville, VA. Anthony shares how her team of formerly incarcerated individuals uses their lived experience and deep community ties to interrupt conflicts before they escalate and respond to shooting scenes to prevent retaliation. Listen to learn more!</p><p>Learn more about their work at centralvaviolenceinterrupters.org and more about the Gun Violence Solutions Project at gvsp.virginia.edu.</p>

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