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."
tag | domestic violence
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.
December 12, 2019 | 10:26 AM
Supporting Pa.’s most vulnerable — or not
Domestic violence, lead testing, ICE detention, food stamps
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.
November 25, 2019 | 2:52 PM
Domestic violence groups say impact of new Pa. gun law is hard to measure
October 21, 2019 | 4:21 PM
123 domestic violence victims killed last year in Pa. They were honored during a Capitol ceremony.
October 17, 2019 | 1:01 PM
Smart Talk: Domestic Violence — ending the abuse
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, an opportunity to gain a greater understanding of abuse and how to prevent it from happening.
By Smart Talk April 18, 2019 | 4:00 AM
County courts grappling with rollout of Pa.’s new rules for firearms in domestic abuse cases
Act 79 requires alleged abusers to give up their guns if they are subject to a court order in a contested case, entitles plaintiffs to law enforcement escorts in certain situations and makes other changes to state law.