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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
PHILADELPHIA, PA — Governor Josh Shapiro visited West Philadelphia on Friday to highlight his administration’s increased investment in community-based violence prevention initiatives. At the heart of the visit was a …
Shapiro Spotlights Youth Violence Prevention Efforts During Philadelphia Visit Read More
EXTON, PA — CAP Index has teamed up with the University of Arkansas and the Child Poverty Action Lab (CPAL) in a groundbreaking initiative to investigate crime trends and conduct …
New Collaboration Aims to Uncover Comprehensive Insights into Crime and Violence in Dallas Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — As the 2024-2025 school year progresses, Pennsylvania is witnessing an alarming rise in reports of school-based threats, many of which are attributed to false alarms proliferated through social …
Social Media Sparks Wave of Fake School Threats: Pennsylvania Schools on High Alert! 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
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The United States Surgeon General, Dr. Vivek Murthy, has taken an unprecedented step by declaring firearm violence in America a public health crisis. This groundbreaking announcement came …
A Landmark Step in America’s Public Health: Surgeon General’s Fight Against Firearm Violence 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
PHILADELPHIA, PA — On Friday, Senator Vincent Hughes gathered anti-violence community groups, gun violence advocates, and lawmakers to emphasize the need for more state funding to support community violence intervention …
Philadelphia Senator Calls for Increased Funding to Combat Gun Violence Read More
PHILADELPHIA, PA — On Tuesday, Senator Vincent Hughes, Representative Morgan Cephas, and leaders from Episcopal Community Services celebrated a significant milestone in the fight against gun violence. Episcopal Community Services’ …
Philadelphia’s Episcopal Community Services Receives Major Funding for Gun Violence Prevention Read More