Topic: Domestic Violence
What We Didn’t Talk About When We Talked About Danilo Cavalcante
All but lost in the breathless account of the escaped murderer was the reason he was in jail in the first place: abusing and killing his girlfriend
By Lauren McCutcheonCitizens of the Week: Mazzie Casher and Steven Pickens
The former high school friends launched Philly Truce, an app, event series and neighborhood watch to interrupt gun violence — because everyone has to work for peace in the city
By Roxanne Patel ShepelavyCitizen of the Week: Shelah Harper
How the Germantown resident turned the tragic loss of her daughter into a two-decade campaign to prevent teen dating violence in Philadelphia
By Brandon DorfmanA House at the Heart of a Movement
Sojourner House, named after the human rights activist Sojourner Truth, has been a haven for women who have been abused for 33 years. The need—and what we know about it—has changed little since then.
By James PetersonGuest Commentary: Let Them Speak
There have been 161 reported rapes in Philly already this year. Here, a victim of rape shares how the system has continued to fail her and other survivors.
By Grace ShallowThe Citizen Recommends: “Compilation of Love”
A new album featuring Philly musicians is raising money for Women Against Abuse and the survivors of intimate partner violence who rely on the organization’s life-saving services
By Jessica Blatt PressIdeas We Should Steal: Fighting Domestic Abuse During Covid-19
The pandemic has survivors of domestic violence trapped at home with their abusers. France, Spain and others have figured out how to reach them
By Roxanne Patel ShepelavyIdeas We Should Steal: Protecting Women From Gun Violence
Washington became the first state in the country to alert women when their abusers try to buy a gun. It’s one of many ways we could do more to keep them safe
By Roxanne Patel ShepelavyWhen Doing Everything Is Not Enough
Two recent Philly tragedies beg the question: Are we treating separation violence like the epidemic it is?
By David A. LoveProblem Solving Must-Read: Pay Your Taxes at 7-11
Plus: Ending domestic violence with focused deterrence and saving lives by walking
By Stephen St. Vincent