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Domestic Violence Network is focused on leading the community in changing the culture of domestic violence.

PHILADELPHIA — A former worker with the Philadelphia Anti-Drug/Anti Violence Network alleges her supervisor sexually harassed her and other female co-workers. Antoinette Harrison filed a complaint  May 20 in the U.S.

Sajda “Purple” Blackwell and her husband Tommy Blackwell have long been running neighborhood patrols, food distributions and other events intended to curb gun violence. They were both just elected as committee people for their division, and hope to use that platform to continue focusing on safety.

Indian Country headlines for Friday, May 20, 2022

The City of Philadelphia has added a gun violence prevention hotline to its 2-1-1 services, to link callers with jobs, counseling, and other help.

When the pandemic forced schools to close in 2020, children spent more time at home. Thats when calls to national and local domestic abuse hotlines skyrocketed, advocates say.

When the pandemic forced schools to close in 2020, children spent more time at home. That’s when calls to national and local domestic abuse hotlines skyrocketed, advocates say.

Community rejoices at the opening of a teen haven, offering tutoring, creative outlets, and a chill space.

When the pandemic forced schools to close in 2020, children spent more time at home. That’s when calls to national and local domestic abuse hotlines skyrocketed, advocates say.

Jun 15, 2021 / 07:50 PM EST INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — Domestic violence often has a greater impact in the LGBTQ community, advocates say. Not only is there fear about coming forward as a victim but also fear letting others know their sexual identity. The Domestic Violence Network says bisexual women are considered high-risk with roughly 61% experiencing rape, physical violence or stalking by an intimate partner. Added to that, domestic violence isn’t always physical, mental or emotional violen...