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North Philadelphia: Center for Violence Prevention Addresses Uptick in Juvenile Violence

December 20, 2024 Kayla Arielle Bryan 0

On Nov. 5, The CVP team gathered at The Roberts Center for Pediatric Research. (Kayla Bryan/PN) [continue reading…]

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Crime: Fixing Philly Prisons Will Be Hard, But Here’s A Plan For How To Do It

January 8, 2024 Jarred Rosar 0

There’s a crisis of confidence in Philly prisons, and the Prison Oversight Committee is just one of the many reforms that watchers want. This article covers reformers’ ideas to better our correctional system. [continue reading…]

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Education: Did the 2013 School Closures Lead to Increased Youth Violence?

May 11, 2023 Michala J Butler 0

Did the 2013 School Closures Lead to Increased Youth Violence? [continue reading…]

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Crime: Heal The Hurt and Value Young Lives

November 28, 2022 Haajrah Gilani 0

Heal The Hurt and Value Young Lives [continue reading…]

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Crime: Without Targeted Support, Youth are Left Behind

November 28, 2022 Natalie Elizabeth Kerr 0

Without Targeted Support, Youth are Left Behind [continue reading…]

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Hartranft: A Neighborhood in Transition

November 28, 2022 Haajrah Gilani 0

Hartranft: A Neighborhood in Transition [continue reading…]

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Crime: What Can Local Organizations Do to Help Stem the Tide of Violence?

November 28, 2022 Brooke Beyer 1

What Can Local Organizations Do to Help Stem the Tide of Violence? [continue reading…]

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Health: Hospitals Expand Care to Address Violence at the Source

November 28, 2022 Natalie Elizabeth Kerr 0

Health: Hospitals Expand Care to Address Violence at the Source [continue reading…]

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City Hall: Community Members React to Bill Limiting Traffic Stops

November 3, 2021 Brian Creech 0

Story by Janeice Scruggs On Oct. 14, Philadelphia City Council set a national precedent with a 15-2 vote in favor of the Driving Equality Bill, which intends to change the way Philadelphia Police enforce public [continue reading…]

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Gun Violence: Register Tracey Gordon Hosts Webinar to Discuss Violence, Safety and Solutions in Philadelphia

May 19, 2021 Iris Amanda Wexler 0

On April 1, Tracey Gordon, the City of Philadelphia’s Register of Wills, hosted a webinar, Plan. Prepare. Protect. The event was part of a series she hosts on Thursdays from 6 to 7 p.m. in [continue reading…]

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