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HARRISBURG, PA — Community organizations across Pennsylvania can now compete for $5 million in state funding aimed at preventing youth violence and reducing involvement in the juvenile justice system after …
Pennsylvania Opens $5M Youth Justice Grants Read More
What This Means for You Nonpublic schools and certain local agencies can apply for up to $75,000 to improve safety and mental health services. Applications are due by Monday, March …
Pennsylvania Opens $20.7M School Safety Grants for Nonpublic Schools Read More HARRISBURG, PA — Nonpublic schools, municipalities, law enforcement agencies, and approved school security providers across Pennsylvania can now apply for $20.7 million in state funding aimed at strengthening school safety, …
$20.7M Opens to Fortify Nonpublic Schools, Police, Mental Health Efforts Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Governor Josh Shapiro on Monday proposed a state budget that significantly expands funding for community violence intervention programs, pointing to sharp declines in gun homicides and shootings …
Shapiro Budget Bets on Violence Prevention as Gun Deaths Fall Across PA Read More
PHILADELPHIA, PA — With human trafficking cases climbing sharply across the region, Pennsylvania officials and survivor advocates gathered Thursday in Philadelphia to unveil a powerful new digital hub aimed at …
Pa. Sounds Alarm as Trafficking Cases Surge and New Rescue Hub Goes Live Read More HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency is rolling out a sweeping expansion of violence prevention, crisis response, and school safety funding, directing hundreds of millions of …
Pennsylvania Unleashes Massive Safety Push as Violence Drops Statewide Read More
ROYERSFORD, PA — State Sen. Katie Muth announced this week that more than $4,000,000 in state and federal funding has been awarded to communities and service providers across Senate District …
Over $4 Million Floods Region for Mental Health, Addiction, Victim Support Read More
CHAMBERSBURG, PA — As the holiday season intensifies, state officials and victim advocates are issuing a renewed call for crime victims and survivors to seek help, emphasizing that critical services …
Holiday Stress Spurs Safety Reminder for Crime Victims in Pennsylvania Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency is opening applications for $10 million in state-funded security grants, launching a high-stakes push to protect places of worship, community …
$10 Million Security Lifeline Opens as PA Nonprofits Race to Counter Hate Threats 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