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October 08, 2024 - Harrisburg, PA

Lt. Governor Austin Davis Kicks Off Listening Tour to Inform the Work of the Office of Gun Violence Prevention

Lieutenant Governor Austin Davis and the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency (PCCD) joined the Departments of Health, Human Services, Community and Economic Development, State Police, Military and Veterans Affairs, Office of the Victim Advocate and advocacy organizations CeaseFirePA, Everytown for Gun Safety, GIFFORDS, Johns Hopkins Center for Gun Violence Solutions, and others to kick off the first in a series of listening sessions that will inform the work of PCCD's Office of Gun Violence Prevention.

"I believe every Pennsylvanian deserves to be safe and feel safe in their communities - and my Administration took real action to re-establish Pennsylvania's Office of Gun Violence Prevention and put real resources behind this effort," said Governor Shapiro. "Under Lieutenant Governor Davis' leadership at PCCD, we are listening to Pennsylvanians about their experiences with gun violence and bringing together public safety and public health experts, gun violence survivors and advocates, and leaders from state and local agencies to address and prevent violence across the Commonwealth. We're going to continue to work together to ensure that every Pennsylvanian has the real freedom that comes when you can walk down the street in your community without worrying about gun violence."

List of Speakers:
Lt. Governor Austin Davis
PA Commission on Crime & Delinquency Executive Director Mike Pennington
PA Commission on Crime & Delinquency Interim Director Samantha Koch
Department of Health Secretary Dr. Debra Bogen
Department of Human Services Executive Deputy Secretary Andrew Barnes
Department of Education Secretary Dr. Khalid Mumin
Office of Victim Advocate Suzanne Estrella
Department of Human Services Deputy Secretary Andrew Barnes
Department of Community & Economic Development Deputy Secretary Rick Vilello


Lieutenant Governor Austin Davis and the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency (PCCD) joined the Departments of Health, Human Services, Community and Economic Development, State Police, Military and Veterans Affairs, Office of the Victim Advocate and advocacy organizations CeaseFirePA, Everytown for Gun Safety, GIFFORDS, Johns Hopkins Center for Gun Violence Solutions, and others to kick off the first in a series of listening sessions that will inform the work of PCCDs Office of Gun Violence Prevention.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/26593_pccd_gunViolence_JF_001.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Lieutenant Governor Austin Davis and the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency (PCCD) joined the Departments of Health, Human Services, Community and Economic Development, State Police, Military and Veterans Affairs, Office of the Victim Advocate and advocacy organizations CeaseFirePA, Everytown for Gun Safety, GIFFORDS, Johns Hopkins Center for Gun Violence Solutions, and others to kick off the first in a series of listening sessions that will inform the work of PCCDs Office of Gun Violence Prevention.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/26593_pccd_gunViolence_JF_002.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Lieutenant Governor Austin Davis and the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency (PCCD) joined the Departments of Health, Human Services, Community and Economic Development, State Police, Military and Veterans Affairs, Office of the Victim Advocate and advocacy organizations CeaseFirePA, Everytown for Gun Safety, GIFFORDS, Johns Hopkins Center for Gun Violence Solutions, and others to kick off the first in a series of listening sessions that will inform the work of PCCDs Office of Gun Violence Prevention.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/26593_pccd_gunViolence_JF_003.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Lieutenant Governor Austin Davis and the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency (PCCD) joined the Departments of Health, Human Services, Community and Economic Development, State Police, Military and Veterans Affairs, Office of the Victim Advocate and advocacy organizations CeaseFirePA, Everytown for Gun Safety, GIFFORDS, Johns Hopkins Center for Gun Violence Solutions, and others to kick off the first in a series of listening sessions that will inform the work of PCCDs Office of Gun Violence Prevention.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/26593_pccd_gunViolence_JF_004.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Lieutenant Governor Austin Davis and the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency (PCCD) joined the Departments of Health, Human Services, Community and Economic Development, State Police, Military and Veterans Affairs, Office of the Victim Advocate and advocacy organizations CeaseFirePA, Everytown for Gun Safety, GIFFORDS, Johns Hopkins Center for Gun Violence Solutions, and others to kick off the first in a series of listening sessions that will inform the work of PCCDs Office of Gun Violence Prevention.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/26593_pccd_gunViolence_JF_005.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Lieutenant Governor Austin Davis and the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency (PCCD) joined the Departments of Health, Human Services, Community and Economic Development, State Police, Military and Veterans Affairs, Office of the Victim Advocate and advocacy organizations CeaseFirePA, Everytown for Gun Safety, GIFFORDS, Johns Hopkins Center for Gun Violence Solutions, and others to kick off the first in a series of listening sessions that will inform the work of PCCDs Office of Gun Violence Prevention.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/26593_pccd_gunViolence_JF_006.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Lieutenant Governor Austin Davis and the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency (PCCD) joined the Departments of Health, Human Services, Community and Economic Development, State Police, Military and Veterans Affairs, Office of the Victim Advocate and advocacy organizations CeaseFirePA, Everytown for Gun Safety, GIFFORDS, Johns Hopkins Center for Gun Violence Solutions, and others to kick off the first in a series of listening sessions that will inform the work of PCCDs Office of Gun Violence Prevention.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/26593_pccd_gunViolence_JF_007.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Lieutenant Governor Austin Davis and the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency (PCCD) joined the Departments of Health, Human Services, Community and Economic Development, State Police, Military and Veterans Affairs, Office of the Victim Advocate and advocacy organizations CeaseFirePA, Everytown for Gun Safety, GIFFORDS, Johns Hopkins Center for Gun Violence Solutions, and others to kick off the first in a series of listening sessions that will inform the work of PCCDs Office of Gun Violence Prevention.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/26593_pccd_gunViolence_JF_008.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Lieutenant Governor Austin Davis and the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency (PCCD) joined the Departments of Health, Human Services, Community and Economic Development, State Police, Military and Veterans Affairs, Office of the Victim Advocate and advocacy organizations CeaseFirePA, Everytown for Gun Safety, GIFFORDS, Johns Hopkins Center for Gun Violence Solutions, and others to kick off the first in a series of listening sessions that will inform the work of PCCDs Office of Gun Violence Prevention.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/26593_pccd_gunViolence_JF_009.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> The Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency (PCCD) Executive Director Mike Pennington and Lt. Governor Austin Davis joined the Departments of Health, Human Services, Community and Economic Development, State Police, Military and Veterans Affairs, Office of the Victim Advocate and advocacy organizations CeaseFirePA, Everytown for Gun Safety, GIFFORDS, Johns Hopkins Center for Gun Violence Solutions, and others to kick off the first in a series of listening sessions that will inform the work of PCCDs Office of Gun Violence Prevention.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/26593_pccd_gunViolence_JF_010.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> The Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency (PCCD) Executive Director Mike Pennington and Lt. Governor Austin Davis joined the Departments of Health, Human Services, Community and Economic Development, State Police, Military and Veterans Affairs, Office of the Victim Advocate and advocacy organizations CeaseFirePA, Everytown for Gun Safety, GIFFORDS, Johns Hopkins Center for Gun Violence Solutions, and others to kick off the first in a series of listening sessions that will inform the work of PCCDs Office of Gun Violence Prevention.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/26593_pccd_gunViolence_JF_011.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> The Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency (PCCD) Executive Director Mike Pennington and Lt. Governor Austin Davis joined the Departments of Health, Human Services, Community and Economic Development, State Police, Military and Veterans Affairs, Office of the Victim Advocate and advocacy organizations CeaseFirePA, Everytown for Gun Safety, GIFFORDS, Johns Hopkins Center for Gun Violence Solutions, and others to kick off the first in a series of listening sessions that will inform the work of PCCDs Office of Gun Violence Prevention.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/26593_pccd_gunViolence_JF_012.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> The Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency (PCCD) Interim Director Samantha Koch and Lieutenant Governor Austin Davis joined the Departments of Health, Human Services, Community and Economic Development, State Police, Military and Veterans Affairs, Office of the Victim Advocate and advocacy organizations CeaseFirePA, Everytown for Gun Safety, GIFFORDS, Johns Hopkins Center for Gun Violence Solutions, and others to kick off the first in a series of listening sessions that will inform the work of PCCDs Office of Gun Violence Prevention.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/26593_pccd_gunViolence_JF_013.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> The Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency (PCCD) Interim Director Samantha Koch and Lieutenant Governor Austin Davis joined the Departments of Health, Human Services, Community and Economic Development, State Police, Military and Veterans Affairs, Office of the Victim Advocate and advocacy organizations CeaseFirePA, Everytown for Gun Safety, GIFFORDS, Johns Hopkins Center for Gun Violence Solutions, and others to kick off the first in a series of listening sessions that will inform the work of PCCDs Office of Gun Violence Prevention.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/26593_pccd_gunViolence_JF_014.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Human Services Executive Deputy Secretary Andrew Barnes, Lieutenant Governor Austin Davis and the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency (PCCD) joined the Departments of Health, Community and Economic Development, State Police, Military and Veterans Affairs, Office of the Victim Advocate and advocacy organizations CeaseFirePA, Everytown for Gun Safety, GIFFORDS, Johns Hopkins Center for Gun Violence Solutions, and others to kick off the first in a series of listening sessions that will inform the work of PCCDs Office of Gun Violence Prevention.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/26593_pccd_gunViolence_JF_015.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Human Services Executive Deputy Secretary Andrew Barnes, Lieutenant Governor Austin Davis and the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency (PCCD) joined the Departments of Health, Community and Economic Development, State Police, Military and Veterans Affairs, Office of the Victim Advocate and advocacy organizations CeaseFirePA, Everytown for Gun Safety, GIFFORDS, Johns Hopkins Center for Gun Violence Solutions, and others to kick off the first in a series of listening sessions that will inform the work of PCCDs Office of Gun Violence Prevention.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/26593_pccd_gunViolence_JF_016.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> The Department of Health Dr. Debra Bogen, Lieutenant Governor Austin Davis and the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency (PCCD) joined the Departments of Human Services, Community and Economic Development, State Police, Military and Veterans Affairs, Office of the Victim Advocate and advocacy organizations CeaseFirePA, Everytown for Gun Safety, GIFFORDS, Johns Hopkins Center for Gun Violence Solutions, and others to kick off the first in a series of listening sessions that will inform the work of PCCDs Office of Gun Violence Prevention.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/26593_pccd_gunViolence_JF_017.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> The Department of Health Dr. Debra Bogen, Lieutenant Governor Austin Davis and the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency (PCCD) joined the Departments of Human Services, Community and Economic Development, State Police, Military and Veterans Affairs, Office of the Victim Advocate and advocacy organizations CeaseFirePA, Everytown for Gun Safety, GIFFORDS, Johns Hopkins Center for Gun Violence Solutions, and others to kick off the first in a series of listening sessions that will inform the work of PCCDs Office of Gun Violence Prevention.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/26593_pccd_gunViolence_JF_018.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> The Department of Health Dr. Debra Bogen, Lieutenant Governor Austin Davis and the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency (PCCD) joined the Departments of Human Services, Community and Economic Development, State Police, Military and Veterans Affairs, Office of the Victim Advocate and advocacy organizations CeaseFirePA, Everytown for Gun Safety, GIFFORDS, Johns Hopkins Center for Gun Violence Solutions, and others to kick off the first in a series of listening sessions that will inform the work of PCCDs Office of Gun Violence Prevention.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/26593_pccd_gunViolence_JF_019.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Department of Education Dr. Khalid Mumin, Lieutenant Governor Austin Davis and the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency (PCCD) joined the Departments of Health, Human Services, Community and Economic Development, State Police, Military and Veterans Affairs, Office of the Victim Advocate and advocacy organizations CeaseFirePA, Everytown for Gun Safety, GIFFORDS, Johns Hopkins Center for Gun Violence Solutions, and others to kick off the first in a series of listening sessions that will inform the work of PCCDs Office of Gun Violence Prevention.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/26593_pccd_gunViolence_JF_020.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Department of Education Dr. Khalid Mumin, Lieutenant Governor Austin Davis and the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency (PCCD) joined the Departments of Health, Human Services, Community and Economic Development, State Police, Military and Veterans Affairs, Office of the Victim Advocate and advocacy organizations CeaseFirePA, Everytown for Gun Safety, GIFFORDS, Johns Hopkins Center for Gun Violence Solutions, and others to kick off the first in a series of listening sessions that will inform the work of PCCDs Office of Gun Violence Prevention.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/26593_pccd_gunViolence_JF_021.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Lieutenant Governor Austin Davis and the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency (PCCD) joined the Departments of Health, Human Services, Community and Economic Development, State Police, Military and Veterans Affairs, Office of the Victim Advocate and advocacy organizations CeaseFirePA, Everytown for Gun Safety, GIFFORDS, Johns Hopkins Center for Gun Violence Solutions, and others to kick off the first in a series of listening sessions that will inform the work of PCCDs Office of Gun Violence Prevention.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/26593_pccd_gunViolence_JF_022.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Lieutenant Governor Austin Davis and the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency (PCCD) joined the Departments of Health, Human Services, Community and Economic Development, State Police, Military and Veterans Affairs, Office of the Victim Advocate and advocacy organizations CeaseFirePA, Everytown for Gun Safety, GIFFORDS, Johns Hopkins Center for Gun Violence Solutions, and others to kick off the first in a series of listening sessions that will inform the work of PCCDs Office of Gun Violence Prevention.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/26593_pccd_gunViolence_JF_023.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Lieutenant Governor Austin Davis and the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency (PCCD) joined the Departments of Health, Human Services, Community and Economic Development, State Police, Military and Veterans Affairs, Office of the Victim Advocate and advocacy organizations CeaseFirePA, Everytown for Gun Safety, GIFFORDS, Johns Hopkins Center for Gun Violence Solutions, and others to kick off the first in a series of listening sessions that will inform the work of PCCDs Office of Gun Violence Prevention.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/26593_pccd_gunViolence_JF_024.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Community and Economic Development Deputy Secretary Rick Vilello, Lieutenant Governor Austin Davis and the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency (PCCD) joined the Departments of Health, Human Services, State Police, Military and Veterans Affairs, Office of the Victim Advocate and advocacy organizations CeaseFirePA, Everytown for Gun Safety, GIFFORDS, Johns Hopkins Center for Gun Violence Solutions, and others to kick off the first in a series of listening sessions that will inform the work of PCCDs Office of Gun Violence Prevention.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/26593_pccd_gunViolence_JF_025.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Community and Economic Development Deputy Secretary Rick Vilello, Lieutenant Governor Austin Davis and the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency (PCCD) joined the Departments of Health, Human Services, State Police, Military and Veterans Affairs, Office of the Victim Advocate and advocacy organizations CeaseFirePA, Everytown for Gun Safety, GIFFORDS, Johns Hopkins Center for Gun Violence Solutions, and others to kick off the first in a series of listening sessions that will inform the work of PCCDs Office of Gun Violence Prevention.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/26593_pccd_gunViolence_JF_026.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Office of the Victim Advocate Suzanne Estrella, Lieutenant Governor Austin Davis and the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency (PCCD) joined the Departments of Health, Human Services, Community and Economic Development, State Police, Military and Veterans Affairs, and advocacy organizations CeaseFirePA, Everytown for Gun Safety, GIFFORDS, Johns Hopkins Center for Gun Violence Solutions, and others to kick off the first in a series of listening sessions that will inform the work of PCCDs Office of Gun Violence Prevention.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/26593_pccd_gunViolence_JF_027.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Office of the Victim Advocate Suzanne Estrella, Lieutenant Governor Austin Davis and the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency (PCCD) joined the Departments of Health, Human Services, Community and Economic Development, State Police, Military and Veterans Affairs, and advocacy organizations CeaseFirePA, Everytown for Gun Safety, GIFFORDS, Johns Hopkins Center for Gun Violence Solutions, and others to kick off the first in a series of listening sessions that will inform the work of PCCDs Office of Gun Violence Prevention.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/26593_pccd_gunViolence_JF_028.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Office of the Victim Advocate Suzanne Estrella, Lieutenant Governor Austin Davis and the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency (PCCD) joined the Departments of Health, Human Services, Community and Economic Development, State Police, Military and Veterans Affairs, and advocacy organizations CeaseFirePA, Everytown for Gun Safety, GIFFORDS, Johns Hopkins Center for Gun Violence Solutions, and others to kick off the first in a series of listening sessions that will inform the work of PCCDs Office of Gun Violence Prevention.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/26593_pccd_gunViolence_JF_029.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Lieutenant Governor Austin Davis and the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency (PCCD) joined the Departments of Health, Human Services, Community and Economic Development, State Police, Military and Veterans Affairs, Office of the Victim Advocate and advocacy organizations CeaseFirePA, Everytown for Gun Safety, GIFFORDS, Johns Hopkins Center for Gun Violence Solutions, and others to kick off the first in a series of listening sessions that will inform the work of PCCDs Office of Gun Violence Prevention.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/26593_pccd_gunViolence_JF_030.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Lieutenant Governor Austin Davis and the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency (PCCD) joined the Departments of Health, Human Services, Community and Economic Development, State Police, Military and Veterans Affairs, Office of the Victim Advocate and advocacy organizations CeaseFirePA, Everytown for Gun Safety, GIFFORDS, Johns Hopkins Center for Gun Violence Solutions, and others to kick off the first in a series of listening sessions that will inform the work of PCCDs Office of Gun Violence Prevention.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/26593_pccd_gunViolence_JF_031.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Lieutenant Governor Austin Davis and the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency (PCCD) joined the Departments of Health, Human Services, Community and Economic Development, State Police, Military and Veterans Affairs, Office of the Victim Advocate and advocacy organizations CeaseFirePA, Everytown for Gun Safety, GIFFORDS, Johns Hopkins Center for Gun Violence Solutions, and others to kick off the first in a series of listening sessions that will inform the work of PCCDs Office of Gun Violence Prevention.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/26593_pccd_gunViolence_JF_032.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a>