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HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency’s (PCCD) Indigent Defense Advisory Committee has declared a new noncompetitive, formula-based grant program aimed at improving indigent defense services—vital legal …
Unprecedented State Funding Boosts Legal Representation for Pennsylvania’s Indigent Defendants Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — In a significant move to bolster school safety and provide comprehensive mental health supports, the School Safety and Security Committee (SSSC) under the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime …
Pennsylvania Allocates $47 Million in Final Round of School Safety Grants to Enhance Security and Mental Health Supports Read More
BERKS COUNTY, PA — Berks County is making significant strides in forming a comprehensive network that ensures victims receive adequate support. The Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency (PCCD) recently …
Unified Crime Victim Support in Berks County Gets Spotlight From Pennsylvania Commission Read More
FORT WASHINGTON, PA — Senator Maria Collett (D-12 Montgomery) has announced the allocation of nearly $1.25 million in grants aimed at upgrading security measures and ensuring the well-being of students. …
Montgomery County Schools Receive $1.25 Million in Safety Grants to Enhance Security and Wellbeing Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — In a significant move to enhance crime reporting and analysis across the state, the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency (PCCD) has announced a $10 million grant initiative …
Pennsylvania Boosts Crime Reporting with $10 Million in Federal Grants for NIBRS Compliance Read More
STATE COLLEGE, PA — Tuesday saw the kickoff of the 2024 Criminal Justice Advisory Board (CJAB) Conference in State College, Pennsylvania, marking the largest gathering since the conference’s inception in …
Navigating New Terrain: Pennsylvania’s Criminal Justice Advisory Board Makes Strides in Evolving Justice System Read More
YORK, PA — In the solemn season of Child Abuse Prevention Month, a spotlight is being cast on the unsung heroes working tirelessly behind the scenes to protect children across …
Championing Child Safety: The Unsung Heroes of Pennsylvania’s Children’s Advocacy Centers Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — In a significant push to curb the surge of gun violence plaguing communities, the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency’s (PCCD) School Safety and Security Committee has …
Pennsylvania Bolsters Community Safety with $40 Million in Grants to Combat Gun Violence Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — In a notable move to combat the rising tide of gun violence and enhance public safety, the Shapiro-Davis Administration announced the awarding of more than $2 million …
Pennsylvania Invests Over $2 Million to Strengthen Local Law Enforcement Agencies Read More
PHILADELPHIA, PA — In a crusade to counter community violence and promote a culture of safety, Senator Vincent Hughes (D-Philadelphia/Montgomery) has recently announced that the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and …
$24 Million PCCD Grants Aiming at Community Violence Prevention in Philadelphia and Montgomery Counties Read More