Official account of the PA Office of Victim Advocate, Philadelphia Regional office.

Philadelphia, PA
Joined April 2021
April 3: survivors & officials discuss the importance of establishing an Office of the Child Advocate and codifying HEAL PA in proposed legislation. Join us! This is an important step in recognizing the value of EVERY child. To learn more or get involved, email [email protected].
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Are you raising your grandchild? Want to know about Kinship Care and how PHA can help you? We have a zoom today at 3:30-5:00 pm. For more information, reach out to Kamil Peterson-Howe: 215-684-8597.
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During National Crime Victims' Rights Week, advocates & survivors stand together to confront barriers to achieving #justice. Join us at the PA Capitol on April 24 as we elevate the voices of #survivors and celebrate the accomplishments of the #victimsrights movement. #NCVRW
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Join us April 3 at 7 pm - on Facebook Live - when our guests discuss the upcoming Crime Victims' Rights Rally & Summit event and the importance of elevating the voices of survivors! #NCVRW #survivors #crimevictimsrights
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PAVictimsOfficePhila retweeted
This WEDNESDAY 12PM I will be on IG LIVE with the Police Commissioner Danielle Outlaw as we have a public convo about Bridging The Gaps between Police and Community, how WE can help reimagine Public Safety, the Work She’s accomplished here, and Solutions. Y’all have to TUNE IN live Weds at NOON! #CultureChangingConversations
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PAVictimsOfficePhila retweeted
The 35TH Dist. in conjunction with Kia and Hyundai, will be distributing steering wheel locks to Kia and Hyundai owners that are residents of the 35th Dist. starting on Tuesday February 28th starting at 12:00pm They are free of charge Please see flyer for more details
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PAVictimsOfficePhila retweeted
Images of love & romantic relationships are everywhere, but are they healthy examples? Play Healthy Relationships bingo & identify the healthy (or unhealthy!) relationships in your life. #DomesticViolence #DomesticAbuse #ValentinesDay
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.@TP4C is hosting a pop-up table on the last Wednesday of this month and will be offering some incredible resources. Catch them at the 4300 block of Frankford Ave by the Family Dollar at 4 pm on Wednesday, February 22, 2023.
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PAVictimsOfficePhila retweeted
15th Police District Town Hall Community Safety Meeting Thursday February 9th 2023 700pm inside Roosevelt Playground 6455 Walker Street discussing community safety-quality of life concerns, prevention, scheduled events @PhillyPolice @PPD15Dist @philadao @PhilaTownWatch
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PAVictimsOfficePhila retweeted
Often, a trafficker is someone who is known by the victim, possibly through an acquaintance or family member or a new online friend or love interest. Through these false relationships, traffickers identify the needs of their victims. #TraffickingHappensHere #TraffickingHappensPA
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February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month. If you are a teen or young adult in an abusive relationship, you can chat with a peer advocate by texting LOVEIS to 22522. #TDVAM2023
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PAVictimsOfficePhila retweeted
🗓️ Save the date and take advantage of this Community Wellness Fair at Overbrook Presbyterian Church (6376 City Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19151) on February 20th from 10am - 2pm.
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PAVictimsOfficePhila retweeted
It’s National Gun Violence Survivors Week—Feb. 1-7—a time to lift up the stories of gun violence survivors who live with the devastating impact of gun violence every single day. Read and share survivors’ stories at momentsthatsurvive.org. #GVSurvivorsWeek
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PAVictimsOfficePhila retweeted
During Gun Violence Survivors Week, @ChildrensPhila's CVP joins @Everytown in supporting survivors and taking action to end #gunviolence through evidence-based programs and research. #GVSurvivorsWeek
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Over the course of the year we will share our portraits from our 2022 Philadelphia exhibition. Portrait of Craig Hatchett by Amanda Lee Condict "When I contacted Craig’s mother I learned that he was the same age as my daughter and that made it more personal..."
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PAVictimsOfficePhila retweeted
Commercial Sexual Exploitation of Children: A range of crimes and activities involving the sexual abuse or exploitation of a child in exchange for anything of value including food, shelter, drugs, money, etc. #TraffickingHappensPA #HumanTraffickingAwarenessMonth
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PAVictimsOfficePhila retweeted
Learn how childhood trauma impacts you and your children in WIT's 6-week online workshop series "Parenting Beyond Trauma." This workshop is FREE and open to all women-identifying participants. Email [email protected] to sign up!
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Mark your calendars and make sure your students are finishing the school year with all the supplies they need with the help of @galaeiphilly! Stop by on Feb. 9th for FREE school supplies and community resources.
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There are countless myths regarding human trafficking. As we debunk myths throughout the month, we can end human trafficking together. Know the signs! #HumanTrafficking #Safety #Community
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