Philadelphia domestic violence helpline has seen 30% increase in callers seeking help
Vashti Bledsoe, Deputy Executive Director at Lutheran Settlement House in Philadelphia, says her organization has seen a 30% increase in people seeking help.
Advocate shares resources for domestic violence victims amid uptick in cases
David Chiles, Executive Director of Lutheran Settlement House, joins Good Day Philadelphia to share details and resources for domestic violence victims and survivors as cases rise.
A rape on a SEPTA train forced a conversation about how to disrupt assault. Here’s what experts say you should do.
After a rape on a SEPTA train made national headlines, Toby Fraser felt himself asking a lot of questions. Fraser manages educational programming for Philadelphia’s Lutheran…
Fishtown Community Raises Awareness About Domestic Violence
Lutheran Settlement House hosted a lighting ceremony and survivor celebration for Domestic Violence Awareness Month.
3 people, 200 square feet: Managing homelessness, remote school, and life in a pandemic
“It’s hard to not be at school with my teacher, and it’s harder to keep track of stuff on the computer,” said B.J. Todd, 11.
COVID-19: Pandemic’s Impact on Domestic Violence is Difficult to Discern
The shutdown and social distancing are preventing accurate tracing of domestic abuse cases in Philadelphia, but service providers continue to reach out to survivors. Since…
Intersecting issues: Supporting domestic violence survivors, defunding police
When people call for defunding the police, what does that mean for survivors of domestic violence? Activists, educators, students and social workers, from places as…
MLB, union helping domestic violence victims
Six organizations that aid survivors of domestic violence are among groups that will receive $50,000 each from Major League Baseball and the players’ association as…
Domestic violence and social isolation during COVID-19
As the coronavirus pandemic spreads across the country, states are mandating “stay at home” orders; and with these orders comes further social isolation for domestic…
Domestic violence hotlines reporting spike in call volume in Philadelphia
Vashti Bledsoe, program director at Lutheran Settlement Home, discusses the matter on Good Day Philadelphia.
