PCVPC in the Media

A DEADLY MIX OF POVERTY & PEER PRESSURE Joel Fein, MD, MPH, director and principal investigator of the Philadelphia Collaborative Violence Prevention Center (PCVPC), recently shared his views with The Philadelphia Daily News on how PCVPC is working to reduce teen violence in the city. To view this article on-line visit: http://www.philly.com/philly/hp/news_update/62519687.html?viewAll=y%20	VACANT LOTS = VIOLENCE In this article, Charles Branas, PhD, co-director of PCVPC’s Information Core, discusses research findings that link a rise in the number of vacant lots in an urban area with increased rates of aggravated assaults. To view this article on-line visit: http://americancity.org/daily/entry/1631/
TARGETING CRIME Dr. Duane Thomas, Co-Investigator of PCVPC’s Research Core and Assistant Professor at The University of Pennsylvania Graduate School of Education, was featured in Penn Current. In the article, “Targeting Crime,” he discusses the collaborative nature of PCVPC and emphasizes the importance of involving the community every step of the way. In his role with the Center, Dr. Taylor will tailor some well-known antiviolence strategies to specific neighborhoods in West and Southwest Philadelphia with the goal of decreasing truancy and crime among young people. To view this article on-line visit: http://www.upenn.edu/pennnews/current/interviews/0201071.html	PART I: AREA DOCTORS & HOSPITALS LOOK FOR SOLUTIONS Dr. Joel Fein, Principal Investigator of the PCVPC and Pediatric Emergency Doctor, discusses Philly’s violence as a public health problem with hospital emergency rooms treating hundreds of gunshot wounds every week. Kids who grow up with violence are more likely to have violence in their lives as adolescents and adults. The PCVPC will work to prevent this cycle of violence by developing child-based interventions, parenting and family interventions, and community-wide interventions. To view this article on-line visit: http://kyw1060.com/pages/146634.php
DUANE THOMAS ON WURD RADIO In this advertisement, a number of local doctors share their expertise by answering questions from Philadelphia’s African American community. To view this article on-line visit: http://www.med.upenn.edu/diversity/documents/QuestiosaboutHealth.pdf	UPACE: THE PHILADELPHIA COLLABORATIVE VIOLENCE PREVENTION CENTER This addition to a Social Marketing Wiki page submitted by MEE Productions discusses how the mental aspect of the violence in Philadelphia plays a vital role in determining how to prevent it. The PCVPC has collaborated with the community to figure out what programs will be the most effective in violence prevention. These programs, however, will have to be tailored to the specific cultural background and specific age of the youth. To view this article on-line visit: http://socialmarketing.wetpaint.com/page/Gang+Violence+Prevention?
TEMPLE JOINS MULTI-UNIVERSITY VIOLENCE PREVENTION STUDY This article talks about Temple University recently joining the PCVPC and the Center’s mission to work directly with the community to prevent violence before it starts. At its center is a project that will create programs to deter youth’s attraction to violence. To view this article on-line visit: http://www.temple.edu/temple_times/november06/pcvpc.html	CCEB Q&A ON GUN VIOLENCE In the article, a Q&A on the factors related to the rising gun violence and murder rate in Philadelphia, PCVPC was mentioned as an answer to one of the many questions asked. It was said that PCVPC was the blueprint for a safer Philadelphia. To view this article on-line visit: http://www.cceb.upenn.edu/news/?id=71&category=2
MAN ON THE STREET In this feature article, Dr. Duane Thomas shares his ideas and theories about youth violence and prevention. To view this article on-line visit: http://www.upenn.edu/compact/duanethomas.html	CDC FUNDS SEARCH FOR ANSWERS TO VIOLENCE This Philadelphia Inquirer article discusses how Dr. Joel Fein plans to make the programs of the PCVPC "practical and sustainable" in West and Southwest Philadelphia. Fein’s main focus is on Philadelphia youth, ages 10 to 14. To view this article on-line visit: http://www.uphs.upenn.edu/ficap/media/news/Fein_Inquirer_09%2026%2006.pdf
NCCACE In this article about the 2006 American Public Health Association Meeting, Dr. Alice Hausman of Temple University was mentioned, along with the 2007 National ACE Meeting. To view this article on-line visit: http://www.nacecc.org/meetings-and-conferences.asp#apha	PROFESSOR RICH WINS MACARTHUR GENIUS AWARD In December 2007 Professor John Rich received an award for work completed earlier that year. To view this article on-line visit: http://publichealth.drexel.edu/News/Prof_Rich_honored_by_Philadelphia_City_Council/341/