Communal violence

Children's Hospital of Philadelphia's Center for Violence Prevention Marks Major Milestone

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Wednesday, November 29, 2023

PHILADELPHIA, Nov. 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia's Center for Violence Prevention (CVP) celebrates its 10th anniversary, recognizing significant accomplishments in helping to reduce exposure to and impact of violence on youth and their families. 

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  • Today, CVP has grown to include a variety of programming that fall under 6 Pillars (Aggression & Bullying Prevention; Community Violence & Trauma Support; Intimate Partner Violence Prevention; Gun Safety; Suicide Prevention; and Professional Development & Training).
  • "We also knew that children for whom we care at CHOP were experiencing violence in their neighborhoods on a daily basis.
  • We took our sadness and anger and mobilized as a collective public health and pediatric health community to move the needle on youth violence prevention."
  • Learn more about CHOP's Center for Violence Prevention and view a 10-year report including key milestones from the past decade, impact data, and future directions.

The National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges Publishes Revised Chapter Four of the Model Code on Domestic and Family Violence

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Wednesday, February 1, 2023

RENO, Nev., Feb. 01, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges (NCJFCJ), the nation's oldest and largest judicial membership organization, has released its publication "Revised Chapter Four of the Model Code" on Domestic and Family Violence, which is referred to as the family and children chapter.

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  • RENO, Nev., Feb. 01, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges (NCJFCJ), the nation's oldest and largest judicial membership organization, has released its publication "Revised Chapter Four of the Model Code" on Domestic and Family Violence, which is referred to as the family and children chapter.
  • In 1994, the NCJFCJ adopted and approved as its official policy the statements made and practices recommended in its publication, "Model Code on Domestic and Family Violence (Model Code)."
  • The Model Code is considered the preeminent resource for judges, court professionals, and professionals working in domestic and family violence.
  • It has provided a framework for promoting effective responses to domestic violence by criminal, civil, and family courts, encouraging consistency across the country for nearly three decades.

Safer Tomorrows Road Map Named Honorable Mention Winner of Mutual of America Community Partnership Award

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Wednesday, December 28, 2022

NEW YORK, Dec. 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Mutual of America Financial Group announced that the Community Violence Intervention Center (CVIC) and its Safer Tomorrows Road Map was named an Honorable Mention recipient of the prestigious 2022 Community Partnership Award.

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  • NEW YORK, Dec. 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Mutual of America Financial Group announced that the Community Violence Intervention Center (CVIC) and its Safer Tomorrows Road Map was named an Honorable Mention recipient of the prestigious 2022 Community Partnership Award.
  • CVIC created the Safer Tomorrows Road Map and collaborates with Grand Forks Public Schools to provide healthy relationship education, violence prevention programs and therapy services to students in grades K–12.
  • The Mutual of America Community Partnership Award annually honors the outstanding contributions that nonprofit organizations from across the U.S. make to society in partnership with public, private and other social sector organizations.
  • To watch videos of the national award-winning programs, visit the Mutual of America Foundation Community Partnership Award channel on YouTube.

Taylor Morrison Gives Team Members Funds to 'Build Joy' in Their Communities

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Friday, December 23, 2022

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., Dec. 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Each year, national homebuilder Taylor Morrison Home Corporation (NYSE: TMHC) puts the company's philanthropic efforts in the hands of its team members by funding their ideas for ways to give back in their communities. For its sixth consecutive year, 10 Taylor Morrison team members will be supporting a variety of local causes uniquely personal to them through the company's annual charitable giving program, Build Joy.

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  • For its sixth consecutive year, 10 Taylor Morrison team members will be supporting a variety of local causes uniquely personal to them through the company's annual charitable giving program, Build Joy.
  • That's the question Taylor Morrison asks its team members.
  • "Rather than telling team members what charitable contribution Taylor Morrison made on their behalf, we give team members the funds to lead acts of kindness themselves," said Chairman and CEO Sheryl Palmer.
  • Our strong commitment to sustainability, our communities, and our team is highlighted in our latest Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Report on our website.

Thrive Causemetics™ to Donate 100% of Bigger Than Beauty™ Skincare Profits to Meals on Wheels America

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Wednesday, December 21, 2022

LOS ANGELES, Dec. 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Luxury vegan beauty brand Thrive Causemetics announced that they will donate 100% of the profits from Bigger Than Beauty Skincare products sold today, December 21, to Meals on Wheels America, the oldest and largest national organization who is working to end food insecurity by providing 5 million meals annually to seniors across the United States.

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  • Thanks to our longstanding partnership with Meals on Wheels, we've been able to ensure the delivery of nutritious food to seniors all over the US.
  • On behalf of everyone at Meals on Wheels America, I want to thank you for your support."
  • Customers can ensure the profits from their skincare purchase are donated to Meals on Wheels by shopping for Bigger Than Beauty Skincare products on thrivecausemetics.com between 12 a.m. PT and 11:59 p.m. PT on December 21, 2022.
  • Thrive Causemetics is passionate about empowering people through beauty; for every product you purchase, we donate to help communities thrive.

Mary Kay Inc. Releases 2020 – 2022 Sustainability & Social Impact Report

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Wednesday, December 14, 2022

Mary Kay Inc., a global advocate for corporate social responsibility, today released a report detailing progress on Enriching Lives Today for a Sustainable Tomorrow (ELTFAST), the brands global sustainability program.

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  • Mary Kay Inc., a global advocate for corporate social responsibility, today released a report detailing progress on Enriching Lives Today for a Sustainable Tomorrow (ELTFAST), the brands global sustainability program.
  • It builds a picture of what good looks like for Mary Kay, Independent Beauty Consultants, customers andmost importantlythe planet.
  • Since the launch of ELTFAST in 2020, Mary Kay has made significant progress toward its goals despite the many challenges presented by the COVID-19 epidemic.
  • Mary Kay is dedicated to investing in the science behind beauty and manufacturing cutting-edge skincare, color cosmetics, nutritional supplements, and fragrances.

Clemency Petition for Domestic Violence Survivor Nicole (Nikki) Addimando Receives More Than 25,000 Signatures

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Monday, December 12, 2022

The Nicole Addimando Community Defense Committee today announced that a petition urging New York Governor Kathy Hochul to grant clemency to Nikki Addimando has received more than 25,000 signatures.

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  • The Nicole Addimando Community Defense Committee today announced that a petition urging New York Governor Kathy Hochul to grant clemency to Nikki Addimando has received more than 25,000 signatures.
  • The Nicole Addimando Community Defense Committee said, We urge Governor Hochul to grant clemency to Nikki today and reunite her with her two young children.
  • We thank all who signed the petition and the thousands who shared their deeply personal experiences with domestic violence.
  • 75% of domestic violence victims were killed as they attempted to leave the relationship or after the relationship had ended.

Mary Kay Protects Critically Endangered Lemurs and Other Wildlife in Partnership With the Arbor Day Foundation

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Thursday, December 8, 2022

The forest is home to critically endangered lemurs and other wildlife species found nowhere else on earth.

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  • The forest is home to critically endangered lemurs and other wildlife species found nowhere else on earth.
  • Mary Kay has continued to demonstrate their dedicated support towards strengthening our planets forests of greatest need.
  • Just last month, Mary Kay announced the completion of a 69-acre reforestation project to revitalize Floridas Econfina Creek Wildlife Management Area in partnership with the Arbor Day Foundation.
  • Earlier this year, Mary Kay also released a report detailing its long-standing partnership with the Arbor Day Foundation .

Mary Kay Sustainability Project Featured in Economist Impact’s World Ocean Summit in Singapore

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Tuesday, November 29, 2022

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  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20221129005781/en/
    This week at the Economist Impacts World Ocean Summit Asia Pacific in Singapore, a Mary Kay-supported project focused on women and conservation was featured in the panel Innovation and adaptationcoastal solutions to climate change.
  • With Mary Kays support, the women of Mangoro Market Meri receive training in gender equity, leadership, financial literacy, and business management.
  • To read more about Mary Kays commitment to sustainability, visit marykayglobal.com/sustainability and download Mary Kays global sustainability strategy: Enriching Lives Today for a Sustainable Tomorrow.
  • Mary Kay is dedicated to investing in the science behind beauty and manufacturing cutting-edge skincare, color cosmetics, nutritional supplements, and fragrances.

DECORTÉ UK ANNOUNCES ITS PARTNERSHIP WITH UK CHARITY REFUGE HELPING TO PROVIDE SPECIALIST SUPPORT FOR WOMEN AND CHILDREN EXPERIENCING DOMESTIC ABUSE

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Thursday, November 24, 2022

REFUGE has led the campaign against domestic abuse in the UK since 1971 when they opened the world's first safe house for women and children fleeing domestic abuse, in Chiswick, London.

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  • REFUGE has led the campaign against domestic abuse in the UK since 1971 when they opened the world's first safe house for women and children fleeing domestic abuse, in Chiswick, London.
  • They have since grown to become the country's largest single provider of specialist domestic and gender-based violence services.
  • The organisation is committed to creating a world where domestic abuse and violence against women and girls is not tolerated, and where women and children can live in safety.
  • Support for the campaign against domestic violence is essential:
    Around 770,000 children live with an adult who experienced domestic violence and abuse in 2017, including 300,000 children aged 5 or under.