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WEST CHESTER, PA — On Wednesday, Judge Alita Rovito sentenced 31-year-old Matthew Myers of Coatesville to 2½ -8 years in prison for three domestic violence incidents that happened in front …
ChesCo DA: Domestic Violence Won’t Be Tolerated in Our Society Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Commission for Women, FreeFrom, the Pennsylvania Coalition Against Domestic Violence (PCADV), the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency (PCCD), the Pennsylvania Department of Banking and …
Pennsylvania Commission for Women Hosts Financial Security for Crime Survivors Discussion Read More
LANCASTER, PA — Manheim Township Police Department announced the arrest of Rayvon Xavier Thomas, a 21-year-old man from Lancaster, PA.
Lancaster Man Arrested After Christmas Day Stabbing Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C — The Department of Veterans Affairs recently initiated a pilot program to improve services for Veterans who have experienced or are experiencing intimate partner violence or sexual assault.
VA Strengthens Care for Veterans Impacted by Intimate Partner Violence and Sexual Assault Read More
DENVER, PA — The East Cocalico Township Police Department reports that Bryan Cotter, 48, of West Chester, PA was arrested for Simple Assault (Domestic Violence) and related charges after an …
West Chester Man Arrested on Domestic Violence Charges in Lancaster County Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Justice Department announced it is joining law enforcement partners, victim services professionals, advocates and communities across the country in observing October as National Domestic Violence Awareness …
Justice Department Commemorates National Domestic Violence Awareness Month Read More
TOUGHKENAMON, PA — The Southern Chester County Regional Police Department announced the arrest of Jorge Mondragon-Alvarez, age 29 of Chester, on Strangulation, Terroristic Threats, Simple Assault, Criminal Mischief, Harassment and …
Chester Man Arrested for Strangulation in Southern Chester County Read More
PHILADELPHIA, PA — Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner is highlighting the sharp increase in the city’s witness relocation efforts as pandemic-related violent crime has spiked over the last year. He also …
Philly DA Highlights Increased Witness Relocation Efforts, Need for More Funding Read More
WYOMISSING, PA — The Wyomissing Police Department announced the arrest of Dana Cooper, 34 years of age, on Strangulation and related charges.
Berks County Man Accused of Strangling Girlfriend Read More
ANNVILLE, PA — The Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (DMVA) recently partnered with the Department of Aging (PDA) on successful webinars geared toward educating veteran advocates on how to …
DMVA Partners with Department of Aging to Protect Older Veterans Read More