LSH in the News

From WHYY: After a rape on a SEPTA train made national headlines, Philadelphians offer tips on how to interrupt sexual violence.

From CBS News Philadelphia: Lutheran Settlement House hosted a lighting ceremony and survivor celebration for Domestic Violence Awareness Month.

From the Philadelphia Inquirer: “It’s hard to not be at school with my teacher, and it’s harder to keep track of stuff on the computer,” said B.J. Todd, 11.

From Philadelphia Neighborhoods: The shutdown and social distancing are preventing accurate tracing of domestic abuse cases in Philadelphia, but service providers continue to reach out to survivors.

From WHYY: When people call for defunding the police, what does that mean for survivors of domestic violence?

From ESPN: Six organizations that aid survivors of domestic violence are among groups that will receive $50,000 each from Major League Baseball and the players’ association as part of a Healthy Relationships Community Grant initiative.

From KevinMD.com: As the coronavirus pandemic spreads across the country, states are mandating “stay at home” orders; and with these orders comes further social isolation for domestic violence (DV) survivors and their families.

Vashti Bledsoe, program director at Lutheran Settlement Home, discusses the matter on Good Day Philadelphia.

From the Philadelphia Inquirer: Domestic violence is expected to increase at the same time some local resource centers end in-person assistance.

From 6abc: Seniors facing the coronavirus pandemic have had good reasons to take extra precautions.