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PCADV's Prevention Statewide Leadership Team Releases Bold Five-Year State Action Plan for Preventing Domestic Violence in Pennsylvania

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Wednesday, April 7, 2021
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HARRISBURG, Pa., April 7, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --The Pennsylvania Coalition Against Domestic Violence (PCADV) established a diverse and interdisciplinary Statewide Leadership Team (SLT) to develop its bold five-year plan for preventing domestic violence (DV) in the Commonwealth.

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  • HARRISBURG, Pa., April 7, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --The Pennsylvania Coalition Against Domestic Violence (PCADV) established a diverse and interdisciplinary Statewide Leadership Team (SLT) to develop its bold five-year plan for preventing domestic violence (DV) in the Commonwealth.
  • "A majority of impactful work within the domestic violence space has focused on awareness- or education-based advocacy," said Kristen Herman, director of prevention, Pennsylvania Coalition Against Domestic Violence.
  • Know the behaviors, patterns and warning signs that make domestic violence, domestic violence.
  • Founded in 1976, the Pennsylvania Coalition Against Domestic Violence (PCADV) is the oldest statewide domestic violence coalition in the nation.

California Civil Rights Group, a Team of Best-in-class Sexual Harassment Lawyers in San Francisco, Oakland, and Marin County, Announces New Post on Undocumented Survivors

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Sunday, March 31, 2019
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The post educates the public on controversies due to immigration policies of the Trump administration vis-a-vis sexual and domestic violence.

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  • The post educates the public on controversies due to immigration policies of the Trump administration vis-a-vis sexual and domestic violence.
  • "Our post advocates that the United States 'do better' by passionately defending the rights of all immigrants who are victims of violence."
  • It is common knowledge that sexual harassment and domestic violence are most commonly an abuse of power.
  • The California Civil Rights Law Group ( http://www.civilrightsca.com/ ), led by prominent trial attorney Larry Organ, is dedicated to furthering the cause of employee civil rights throughout the state.

Coalition Hails Passage of Legislation as Key Milestone in Protecting Victims of Domestic Violence and their Pets

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Friday, December 21, 2018
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I'm grateful for the partnerships we've formed between organizations working to end both domestic violence and animal abuse.

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  • I'm grateful for the partnerships we've formed between organizations working to end both domestic violence and animal abuse.
  • Up to 65% of domestic violence victims remain in abusive situations out of fear for their pets' safety.
  • The majority of domestic violence situations include pets in the household, and 85% of women residing in domestic violence shelters reported a pet was harmed by their abuser.
  • URI merged with the Center Against Domestic Violence in 2018, the first licensed provider of domestic violence shelter in New York.

Avon launches #EmbraceTheChange campaign to raise awareness of violence against women and girls as new research shows only 60% believe sexual abuse claims will be taken seriously

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Thursday, November 22, 2018
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Only 60% of women believe that claims of sexual abuse will be taken seriously (falling to 48% in Peru), and only 58% trust their legal systems to protect victims of physical or sexual abuse (falling to 45% in Turkey).

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  • Only 60% of women believe that claims of sexual abuse will be taken seriously (falling to 48% in Peru), and only 58% trust their legal systems to protect victims of physical or sexual abuse (falling to 45% in Turkey).
  • 59% of women in Argentina and 58% in South Africa trust their legal system to treat physical abuse as a crime.
  • Awareness is a critical first step towards creating a world where women can live free from the fear of violence.
  • 44% of women in Peru do not believe claims of sexual abuse will be taken seriously by the legal and law enforcement system.

Avon launches #EmbraceTheChange campaign to raise awareness of violence against women and girls as new research shows only 60% believe sexual abuse claims will be taken seriously

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Thursday, November 22, 2018
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Only 60% of women believe that claims of sexual abuse will be taken seriously (falling to 48% in Peru), and only 58% trust their legal systems to protect victims of physical or sexual abuse (falling to 45% in Turkey).

Key Points: 
  • Only 60% of women believe that claims of sexual abuse will be taken seriously (falling to 48% in Peru), and only 58% trust their legal systems to protect victims of physical or sexual abuse (falling to 45% in Turkey).
  • 59% of women in Argentina and 58% in South Africa trust their legal system to treat physical abuse as a crime.
  • Awareness is a critical first step towards creating a world where women can live free from the fear of violence.
  • 44% of women in Peru do not believe claims of sexual abuse will be taken seriously by the legal and law enforcement system.

National Domestic Violence Hotline And Avon Partner With Suze Orman To Shed Light On Financial Abuse In Special Video Series "Women Breaking Free: Stories Of Strength From Survivors Of Domestic Violence"

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Monday, October 8, 2018
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Women Breaking Free: Stories of Strength from Survivors of Domestic Violence will begin playing on TheHotline.org the first weekend in October for Domestic Violence Awareness Month.

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  • Women Breaking Free: Stories of Strength from Survivors of Domestic Violence will begin playing on TheHotline.org the first weekend in October for Domestic Violence Awareness Month.
  • Financial abuse can have the most devastating and long-lasting impact on the lives of survivors and their families.
  • The women, who come from all walks of life, courageously share intimate details of abuse they endured by husbands or boyfriends.
  • She also serves as a Special Advocate for the National Domestic Violence Hotline, bringing her message of awareness and empowerment to women who have suffered financial abuse.

Update: Local Officials Honor Survivors of Domestic Violence, Human Trafficking, and Sexual Assault on Monday, April 30

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Friday, April 27, 2018
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LOS ANGELES, April 27, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- A special event to honor domestic violence, human trafficking and sexual assault survivors is planned for Monday, April 30 at LAPD Harbor Division Station in San Pedro.

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  • LOS ANGELES, April 27, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- A special event to honor domestic violence, human trafficking and sexual assault survivors is planned for Monday, April 30 at LAPD Harbor Division Station in San Pedro.
  • This event highlights the importance of a collaborative program involving LAPD police officers and domestic violence specialists.
  • 1736 FCC advocates also offer specialized training in domestic violence for law enforcement and violence prevention education for the general public.
  • Survivors will speak about their experiences with domestic violence, human trafficking and sexual assault.

Share-A-Haircut Campaign Partners with National Network to End Domestic Violence

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Thursday, April 19, 2018
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VIENNA, Va., April 19, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --Hair Cuttery and the National Network to End Domestic Violence (NNEDV) are teaming up to raise awareness about domestic violence through the Share-A-Haircut program on Monday, April 30 and Tuesday, May 1.

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  • VIENNA, Va., April 19, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --Hair Cuttery and the National Network to End Domestic Violence (NNEDV) are teaming up to raise awareness about domestic violence through the Share-A-Haircut program on Monday, April 30 and Tuesday, May 1.
  • "With 99 percent of domestic violence victims experiencing financial abuse, the gift of a fresh haircut can make a world of difference.
  • The National Network to End Domestic Violence (NNEDV) is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization that serves as a leading national voice for domestic violence victims andtheir allies.
  • NNEDV has been advancing the movement against domestic violence for over 25 years, having led efforts among domestic violence advocates and survivors in urging Congress to pass the landmark Violence Against Women Act of 1994.