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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
ANNVILLE, PA — Pennsylvania is expanding suicide prevention resources for service members, veterans, and their families through a new statewide initiative backed by nearly $144,000 in grant funding.
Pa. Launches Veteran Suicide Prevention Effort Statewide Read More
PHILADELPHIA, PA — Pennsylvania officials on Wednesday announced nearly $3 million in new funding to strengthen hospital-based violence intervention programs, a strategy the Shapiro-Davis Administration says is delivering measurable reductions …
Pennsylvania Unveils Nearly $3 Million Push to Expand Hospital Violence Intervention Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Lieutenant Governor Austin Davis and the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency highlighted major strides in reducing gun violence, expanding victim support, and strengthening community safety this …
Holiday Spotlight on Safety: Pennsylvania Showcases Big Gains in Fighting Violence 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 — Volunteers for Ukraine (VfU) has announced the launch of Project Uplift, a groundbreaking initiative designed to combat the widespread mental health challenges facing children impacted by the …
Volunteers for Ukraine Launches Project Uplift to Support Mental Health of Ukrainian Youth Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania isn’t sitting idle in the face of a growing addiction crisis. On Friday, the Pennsylvania Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs (DDAP) launched a bold initiative in …
PA Takes Bold Action to Combat Addiction Counseling Crisis with University Partnership Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), part of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), has released a set of resources designed to …
SAMHSA Releases Resources to Address Mental Health Impact of Gun Violence Read More
WEST PHILADELPHIA, PA — Author Gabriel Adels presents an intimate narrative of self-discovery, community, and personal growth in his new memoir, Dream House. The book chronicles his experience renovating a …
Gabriel Adels Explores Growth and Home in New Memoir, Dream House Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Department of Human Services (DHS) recently unveiled the latest edition of the Positive Approaches Journal, a pivotal resource aimed at enhancing the lives of individuals …
Pennsylvania’s Positive Approaches Journal Highlights Trauma-Informed Practices for Autism Support Read More