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HARRISBURG, PA — With World Elder Abuse Awareness Day approaching on June 15, AARP Pennsylvania is urging the public to recognize and act against elder financial exploitation, a pervasive but …
Protect Your Loved Ones from Financial Exploitation Before It’s Too Late! Read More
WEST CHESTER, PA — The YMCA of Greater Brandywine (YGBW) concluded its participation in the Five Days of Action® campaign this week, a national initiative aimed at preventing child sexual …
YMCA of Greater Brandywine Participates in Child Abuse Prevention Campaign Read More
LANCASTER, PA — The Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency (PCCD), alongside local victim service providers, recently emphasized the critical role of the Victims Compensation Assistance Program (VCAP) in supporting …
Pennsylvania’s $9M Lifeline for Crime Victims Pledges Hope and Urgent Relief Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Human Relations Commission (PHRC) has unveiled its 2024 “No Hate in Our State” report, which spotlights alarming trends in discrimination and hate both statewide and …
Pennsylvania Report Reveals Record Levels of Hate and Discrimination, Calls for Action Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Since 2023, the Shapiro-Davis Administration has reinforced its commitment to public safety by awarding $15 million in funding to more than 300 nonprofit organizations through the Nonprofit …
Shapiro-Davis Administration Bolsters Nonprofit Security Across Pennsylvania Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania lawmakers convened at the state Capitol on Tuesday to advocate for House Bill 1210, a bipartisan initiative poised to expand protections for victims of domestic violence …
Legislation Aims to Safeguard Pets and Victims in Domestic Violence Cases Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — In a concerted effort to bolster the security of educational environments across Pennsylvania, school safety administrators, resource officers, advocates, and agency representatives gathered at the state Capitol …
Pennsylvania Leaders Unite to Fortify School Safety: A Collaborative Push Against Violence Read More
DARBY, PA — Advocates, survivors, and attorneys converged to spotlight the pervasive problem of workplace bullying and psychological abuse, which they argue is a significant public health threat affecting millions …
Pennsylvania House Majority Policy Committee Addresses Workplace Bullying Read More
PITTSBURGH, PA — A Beaver County resident has received a substantial sentence for the commitment and conspiracy of hate crimes committed against severely disabled victims, as revealed by United States …
Justice Served: Pennsylvania Man Sentenced for Hate Crimes Against Disabled Victims Read More
WEST CHESTER, PA — In observance of Child Abuse Prevention Month, the YMCA of Greater Brandywine (YGBW) has embarked on a crucial initiative aimed at equipping parents and caregivers with the …
YMCA of Greater Brandywine Champions Child Abuse Prevention with Five Days of Action Campaign Read More