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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
PHILADELPHIA, PA — Pennsylvania officials on Wednesday announced nearly $3 million in new funding to strengthen hospital-based violence intervention programs, a strategy the Shapiro-Davis Administration says is delivering measurable reductions …
Pennsylvania Unveils Nearly $3 Million Push to Expand Hospital Violence Intervention Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Governors Josh Shapiro of Pennsylvania and Spencer Cox of Utah recently came together at the Washington National Cathedral for a high-profile conversation on the accelerating rise of …
Shapiro, Cox Warn of Rising Political Violence in Stark Call for National Unity 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
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