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CHESTER COUNTY, PA — As Domestic Violence Awareness Month unfolds this October, the Domestic Violence Center of Chester County (DVCCC) spearheads a series of impactful events aimed at driving awareness …
Chester County Rallies for Change: Domestic Violence Awareness Month Sparks Community Action Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — In a significant legislative move, Governor Josh Shapiro signed six bills into law on Monday, marking a comprehensive approach to enhancing the legal and regulatory framework in …
Governor Shapiro Signs Six Bills into Law, Strengthening Pennsylvania’s Legal Framework Across Various Sectors Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — In an emotional and powerful gathering at the state capitol building on Monday, the Pennsylvania Interagency Human Trafficking Workgroup, alongside survivors, advocates, law enforcement, and elected officials, …
Pennsylvania Strengthens Front Against Human Trafficking with Advocacy Day and New Initiatives Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency (PCCD) recently unveiled a $12 million federal grant program. The funding, earmarked for strengthening local responses to violence and enhancing …
Pennsylvania Bolsters Fight Against Domestic Violence with $12 Million Federal Grant Read More
MEDIA, PA — In the early 1970s, a groundswell of advocacy began to break the silence surrounding domestic violence. Pioneered by the Women’s Liberation Movement, this grassroots campaign evolved into …
Reviving Radical Roots: DCCC Event Explores the Evolution of the Domestic Violence Movement and the Power of Community Engagement Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — The Shapiro Administration recently announced that over $1.4 million in ‘It’s On Us PA’ grants have been awarded to 37 institutions of higher education and postsecondary schools.
Education Empowerment: Pennsylvania Awards $1.4 Million to Combat Sexual Assault on Campuses Read More
PHILADELPHIA, PA — Intimate partner violence (IPV) during and shortly after pregnancy is a perilous issue that often goes unnoticed. A new public health campaign in Philadelphia aims to change …
New Public Health Campaign in Philadelphia Amplifies Efforts Against Intimate Partner Violence in Pregnancy Read More
WEST CHESTER, PA — In an effort to bolster domestic violence reporting within the Latinx community, leaders from various sectors in Chester County, Pennsylvania convened for a roundtable discussion on …
Chester County Authorities Collaborate to Improve Domestic Violence Reporting in Latinx Community Read More
PENNSYLVANIA — The Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency (PCCD), in collaboration with the Pennsylvania Chiefs of Police Association, this past week hosted the 2023 STOP (Services, Training, Officers, and …
Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency Hosts PA STOP Violence Against Women Statewide Conference Read More
WEST CHESTER, PA — A jury convicted Curtis Thomas Jr., 31, of Coatesville, PA on March 18, 2023, of strangulation and simple assault after he attacked his former 16-year-old girlfriend …
Coatesville Man Convicted of Choking & Assaulting 16-Year-Old Girlfriend Read More