May 23, 2022 | Domestic Violence, News
Gov. JB Pritzker signed a bill into law Thursday creating new protections for survivors of sexual violence in the military. The Democratic governor and lawmakers on both sides of the aisle believe survivors of military sexual violence deserve stronger...
Jan 29, 2022 | Domestic Violence, News
President Joe Biden signed an executive order Wednesday making sexual harassment a crime under the Uniform Code of Military Justice. The executive order also will strengthen the military’s response to domestic violence and instances of service members sharing...
Jan 21, 2022 | Domestic Violence, News
Philadelphia Marine veteran Jamal Johnson began his 90-mile walk to Gov. Tom Wolf’s house in York County on Tuesday. Johnson is hoping to get the governor to take action and help the city solve the violence crisis. He says government leadership continues to fail the...
Dec 21, 2021 | Domestic Violence, News
The Department of Veterans Affairs recently initiated a pilot program to improve services for Veterans who have experienced or are experiencing intimate partner violence or sexual assault. The two-year initiative focuses on strengthening community partnerships,...
Dec 15, 2021 | Domestic Violence, News
The Betsy Ann Ross House of Hope, formed in Augusta in 2017 to house and help homeless women veterans, was already in the midst of a lengthy reorganization that included closing its landmark house. Now, the program has reopened the home and is expanding its mission to...
Nov 30, 2021 | Domestic Violence, Homelessness, News
During this time of year, we all think about Thanksgiving, the food, and people in our lives. Some people tend to be more grateful than others. I haven’t always been one of the truly thankful. I took life for granted and just didn’t think about...
