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HARRISBURG, PA — One year after being re-established under Governor Josh Shapiro’s Executive Order 2024-02, the Pennsylvania Office of Gun Violence Prevention (OGVP) convened its first Advisory Group meeting on …
Pennsylvania Office of Gun Violence Prevention Marks First Year With Strategic Advisory Meeting Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Lt. Governor Austin Davis and six Governor’s Advisory Commissions gathered on Wednesday to mark Gun Violence Awareness Month with the opening of the Souls Shot Portrait Project …
Art Honors Lives Lost to Gun Violence: Souls Shot Exhibit Inspires Action Read More
LANCASTER, PA — Firearm safety has taken center stage in Pennsylvania, as the Shapiro-Davis Administration continues its efforts to reduce gun-related injuries and fatalities by promoting safe storage practices. With over …
Can Safe Firearm Storage Save Lives? 3,500 Free Gun Locks Already Making a Difference in PA Read More
PHILADELPHIA, PA — Pennsylvania is taking a bold step forward in the fight against gun violence with a $4 million competitive grant from the U.S. Department of Justice. This funding, awarded …
$4 Million Federal Grant to Combat Gun Violence in Pennsylvania Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency (PCCD) recently announced the allocation of $56.5 million in state grants. This funding, distributed through the Violence Intervention and Prevention …
Massive $56.5 Million Boost to Crush Crime and Ignite a New Era of Safety for Pennsylvania’s Youth! Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — In a decisive move to bolster the fight against gun violence, Governor Josh Shapiro signed Executive Order 2024-02 on Monday, re-establishing the Pennsylvania Office of Gun Violence …
Governor Shapiro’s Bold Move to Crush Gun Violence: A New Era of Safety for Pennsylvania! Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Attorney General Michelle Henry has unveiled a comprehensive report examining the effects of gun violence on teenagers. This report follows a series of roundtable discussions with students …
Pennsylvania Attorney General Releases ‘teenTALK’ Report on Gun Violence Impact 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
PITTSBURGH, PA — Attorney General Michelle Henry and Allegheny County District Attorney Stephen Zappala this week announced the formation of the Allegheny County Gun Violence Task Force. This collaborative network is …
Allegheny County Launches Gun Violence Task Force, Aiming to Curb Illegal Firearm Activities Read More