tag | domestic violence

April 30, 2021 | 12:18 PM

Domestic abuse survivors fear deportation under Trump policy Biden has yet to reverse

Joe Biden pledged on the campaign trail to restore asylum protections for domestic violence survivors from other countries. But 100 days into his presidency, that hasn’t happened.

By Joel Rose/NPR
December 28, 2020 | 10:28 AM

Domestic violence shelters see an uptick in calls, worry about dwindling funding

Domestic violence shelters in western Pennsylvania say they’re seeing an increase in hotline calls, amid worries that a difficult and isolating winter is on the way.

By Lucy Perkins/WESA
April 6, 2020 | 4:30 AM

Global lockdowns resulting in ‘horrifying surge’ in domestic violence, U.N. warns

"We know lockdowns and quarantines are essential to suppressing COVID-19, but they can trap women with abusive partners."
By Scott Neuman/NPR

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April 2, 2020 | 8:57 AM

Stay-at-home orders can be dangerous for domestic violence victims

By Lucy Perkins/WESA
January 14, 2020 | 6:14 PM

‘Coaching Boys into Men’ program proves effective for Pittsburgh-area middle school athletes

New research finds the violence prevention program Coaching Boys into Men is effective in mitigating harmful behavior among middle school students.

By Katie Blackley/WESA
December 12, 2019 | 10:26 AM

Supporting Pa.’s most vulnerable — or not

Domestic violence, lead testing, ICE detention, food stamps
By Emily Previti/PA Post
December 12, 2019 | 5:00 AM

Coatesville police say 11 questions can reduce domestic violence. Why aren’t more police officers asking them?

The program connects high-risk victims with an advocate.
By Ed Mahon
November 25, 2019 | 2:52 PM

Domestic violence groups say impact of new Pa. gun law is hard to measure

By Ed Mahon
October 25, 2019 | 5:08 AM

Penn State’s Gender Equity Center focuses on Domestic Violence Awareness Month

“Often times it does get physical, but relationship violence isn’t always physical abuse."
By Brittany Krugel/WPSU
October 21, 2019 | 4:21 PM

123 domestic violence victims killed last year in Pa. They were honored during a Capitol ceremony.

By Ed Mahon
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