domestic violence

COVID-19: Pandemic’s Impact on Domestic Violence is Difficult to Discern

August 17, 2020 Grace Grenier 0

The shutdown and social distancing are preventing accurate tracing of domestic abuse cases in Philadelphia, but service providers continue to reach out to survivors. [continue reading…]

Port Richmond: This Week In The News – Mapping Progress And A Car Theft Suspect Identified

August 25, 2017 Jared Phillips 0

In case you missed it, we found a few places where people were talking about things happening in Port Richmond: Mapping Progress in 55 Philadelphia Neighborhoods– Tom Ferrick took factors like crime, household income, population, [continue reading…]

South Philadelphia: Osagame’s Athletes Fall For Judo And Self-Defense Classes

December 16, 2016 Christopher Aaron Abruzzo 0

According to the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence, domestic violence accounts for 15 percent of all violent crime in the United States. Incidents can be found in most, if not all, communities across the country. [continue reading…]

South Philadelphia: Women Have Options To Protecting Themselves Against Violence

December 16, 2016 Christopher Aaron Abruzzo 0

The world can be a dangerous place. According to the Bureau of Justice Statistics, domestic violence cases made up nearly 21 percent of violent victimization nationwide from 2003 to 2012. Acknowledging that danger can strike anywhere [continue reading…]

Fishtown: ‘Men Can’ Campaign Issues Invitation to Join Effort to End Domestic Violence

November 22, 2016 Shealyn M Kilroy 0

Based in Fishtown’s non-profit organization Lutheran Settlement House, the Men Can (Prevent Family Violence) Campaign is an initiative to address domestic violence throughout Philadelphia. By providing education, garnering attention and taking new approaches, Men Can is [continue reading…]

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domestic violence

COVID-19: Pandemic’s Impact on Domestic Violence is Difficult to Discern

Port Richmond: This Week In The News – Mapping Progress And A Car Theft Suspect Identified

South Philadelphia: Osagame’s Athletes Fall For Judo And Self-Defense Classes

South Philadelphia: Women Have Options To Protecting Themselves Against Violence

Fishtown: ‘Men Can’ Campaign Issues Invitation to Join Effort to End Domestic Violence

Fishtown: Lutheran Settlement House Offers Assistance to Those in Need

Strawberry Mansion: Local Author Writes About Growing Up in the Neighborhood

Germantown: New Directions Offers a Way Out for Troubled Women