Understanding Gun Violence Through Data: Interview with Project Unloaded's Olivia Brown

Understanding Gun Violence Through Data: Interview with Project Unloaded's Olivia Brown

Author: Spawn On Me LLC June 18, 2025 Duration: 1:00:25

In this powerful episode of Spawn on Me, we sit down with Olivia Brown from Project Unloaded to dive deep into the critical work of tracking and analyzing gun violence data. Olivia shares insights into how Project Unloaded is revolutionizing our understanding of gun violence through comprehensive data collection and community-driven research.

We explore the challenges of gathering accurate gun violence statistics, the impact of data transparency on policy decisions, and how grassroots organizations are filling crucial gaps in national reporting. Olivia discusses the human stories behind the numbers and explains how better data can lead to more effective violence prevention strategies.

Whether you're interested in public health, social advocacy, or data-driven solutions to complex problems, this conversation offers valuable perspectives on one of America's most pressing issues. Join us for an eye-opening discussion about the intersection of technology, community organizing, and social change.

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