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DOWNINGTOWN, PA — A Child’s Light completed a four-week pilot program in Downingtown this month that combined movement with therapeutic support for Chester County children affected by trauma, an early …
A Child’s Light Tests Movement-Based Trauma Program Read More
DOWNINGTON, PA — When a child in our community experiences severe trauma, the path to healing is often blocked by long waitlists and insurmountable financial barriers. For Chester County residents, …
Local Non-Profit Founder Leslie Holt Named “Social Impact Hero” for Transforming Youth Mental Health Read More
WEST CHESTER, PA — The Chester County ACEs Coalition marked its 10th anniversary after training nearly 14,000 people over the past decade to recognize childhood trauma and its effects, reflecting …
Chester County Trauma Coalition Marks Decade of Community Work Read More
HAVERTOWN, PA — Because Organization will host “Victims Deserve More” on Saturday, April 25, 2026, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Haverford High School, bringing together leaders in victim advocacy, …
Victims Deserve More: A Unified Look at Crisis, Trauma, and Justice Reform Read More
BETHLEHEM, PA — Students who speak Spanish more often and experience more violence tend to have lower GPAs, according to a new study led by Dr. Vanesa Mora Ringle, a …
Study Finds Complex Links Between Language Use, Trauma, and Academic Outcomes for Latine Students Read More
PHILADELPHIA, PA — This June, as we observe Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Awareness Month, a convergence of anniversaries provides a solemn opportunity for reflection. In 2025, we will commemorate the …
The Unseen Scars of 250 Years of Service: PTSD and the Opioid Crisis Read More
PHILADELPHIA, PA — Ashley DiLiberto, Esq., founder of Survivors of Abuse PA, will be hosting an online seminar aimed at educating survivors of teacher-student sexual abuse about their legal rights …
Online Seminar to Provide Legal Resources for Survivors of Teacher-Student Sexual Abuse 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