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ALLENTOWN, NJ & CHESTER, PA — Major League Soccer (MLS) coach Jim Curtin has been appointed the “National Sports Ambassador” for Law Enforcement Against Drugs & Violence (L.E.A.D.), an organization …
Major League Soccer’s Jim Curtin Tackles Drug and Violence Prevention as New National Sports Ambassador for L.E.A.D. 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 — Pennsylvania is embarking on a bold new chapter in its quest for safety. At a recent Capitol news conference, Lt. Gov. Austin Davis waved the flag of …
Crusade for Safety: Pennsylvania Pledges Unprecedented Investment in Gun Violence Prevention Read More
WEST READING, PA — A total of 59 hospitals from Philadelphia, Southeastern Pennsylvania, Delaware, and Southern New Jersey have united under the banner of HospitalsTogether.com, launching a major public service …
Health Systems Unite to Address Child Gun Safety in Tri-State Area Read More
WILMINGTON, DE — In a recent update, Wilmington Mayor Mike Purzycki and Dr. Debra Mason, Director of the City’s Community Public Safety Initiative (CPSI), shared positive results from the Wilmington …
Wilmington Street Team’s Anti-Violence Efforts Yield Promising Results Read More
NEW CASTLE, DE — In an effort to curb violence and foster community engagement, the Building Better Communities (BBC) initiative has chosen its next focus area: the Penn Rose community. …
Building Better Communities Initiative Targets Penn Rose: A Step Towards Reducing Violence and Bridging Divides Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency (PCCD) has extended the deadline for eligible entities to apply for Violence Intervention and Prevention (VIP) grant funding. Nonprofit organizations, …
Pennsylvania Extends Deadline for Violence Intervention and Prevention Grant Funding Read More
CHESTER COUNTY, PA — The Domestic Violence Center of Chester County (DVCCC) announced the continuation of its successful Coaching Boys Into Men (CBIM) and Coaching Girls Beyond the Game (CGBG) …
Chester County’s Domestic Violence Center Continues Successful Youth Empowerment Programs Read More PENNSYLVANIA — The Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency (PCCD) last week announced the availability of $3.5 million in federal grant funding for local governments aimed at addressing gun violence …
PCCD Announces $3.5 Million Grant to Address Gun Violence and Behavioral Health Crises Read More
Op-Ed by Caitlin Alyse Baiduc – Humane Action Pennsylvania, Eastern PA Coordinator Throughout my life, friends and acquaintances alike have told me that I “feel things more deeply than most …
Putting an End to Animal Fighting: The FIGHT Act Takes the Ring Read More