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.
Domestic violence centers are expecting a surge as coronavirus keeps abusers home
A woman in Philadelphia was planning to leave her abusive partner. But the coronavirus spread, workplaces shut down, and everyone’s been told to stay home….
How COVID-19 is changing daily life for seniors
Seniors facing the coronavirus pandemic have had good reasons to take extra precautions.
Six Philly police were quietly fired, charged with abuse last year. Many will likely get their jobs back
The Philadelphia Police disciplinary code does not list domestic violence as a punishable offense. Police responded to an early morning 911 call and found the…
Pew Fund Grantees Work to Improve Programs Through Better Use of Data
The Pew Fund for Health and Human Services launched the Evaluation Capacity Building Initiative (ECBI) in early 2018 to strengthen our grantees’ abilities to monitor…
Rally in Center City Brings Attention to Domestic Violence
Domestic abuse survivors and advocates came together to share their stories at a rally in Center City Wednesday. Mayor Jim Kenney along with other speakers…
