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HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania lawmakers have taken a significant step toward empowering law enforcement and supporting crime victims with the near-unanimous approval of the VICTIM Act (HB 1511). The legislation, …
Justice for Families: The VICTIM Act Aims to Close Cold Cases and Keep Communities Safe Read More
BERKS COUNTY, PA — The Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency (PCCD) announced a new statewide Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) Technical Assistance Center initiative, aiming to enhance community safety and …
Pennsylvania Launches Statewide Initiative to Strengthen Crisis Intervention Programs Read More
STATE COLLEGE, PA — The Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency (PCCD) marked the opening of its 2025 Criminal Justice Advisory Board (CJAB) Conference in State College, drawing a record-breaking …
2025 CJAB Conference Highlights Innovation and Collaboration in Pennsylvania’s Justice System Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Governor Josh Shapiro has proposed a $9 million investment in the Victims Compensation Assistance Program (VCAP) as part of the 2025-26 state budget, aiming to address mounting …
Pennsylvania Announces $9 Million Proposal to Bolster Support for Crime Victims Read More
LANCASTER, PA — The Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency (PCCD), alongside local victim service providers, recently emphasized the critical role of the Victims Compensation Assistance Program (VCAP) in supporting …
Pennsylvania’s $9M Lifeline for Crime Victims Pledges Hope and Urgent Relief Read More
WILKES-BARRE, PA — On January 30, 2025, the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency (PCCD) convened a roundtable discussion to address the pressing issue of human trafficking. Held at the …
Your Voice Against Exploitation: How Survivors and Leaders Are Uniting to Fight Human Trafficking Today Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — The Shapiro-Davis Administration has secured a $2.5 million federal grant from the U.S. Department of Justice to establish a statewide sexual assault kit tracking system in Pennsylvania. The …
Pennsylvania Secures $2.5 Million for Statewide Sexual Assault Kit Tracking System Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Since 2023, the Shapiro-Davis Administration has reinforced its commitment to public safety by awarding $15 million in funding to more than 300 nonprofit organizations through the Nonprofit …
Shapiro-Davis Administration Bolsters Nonprofit Security Across Pennsylvania Read More
ERIE, PA — The Shapiro-Davis Administration has unveiled the “Building Opportunity through Out-of-School” (BOOST) initiative, committing over $11 million in grants to expand afterschool programs across Pennsylvania. This ambitious move …
Empowering Change: How $11 Million in Afterschool Grants is Transforming Pennsylvania’s Communities Read More
PAOLI, PA — State Representative Melissa Shusterman has announced the allocation of $934,910 in grants to schools within the 157th Legislative District. The funding will support efforts to improve school security …
Local Schools Awarded $935K in Grants to Boost Safety and Security Read More