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A Boston hospital program that supports shooting and stabbing survivors has cut their risk of future violence by half. The findings could help cities nationwide reduce gun violence through targeted hospital interventions.
A survivor who lost her arm is sharing her story as Bakersfield launches a $5 million violence prevention program. The city is using data to stop domestic violence before it turns deadly.
An Australian city is pioneering a bold approach to ending domestic violence before it starts. Respect Ballarat targets schools, workplaces, and sports clubs with prevention programs that experts say could become a national model.
London police are now knocking on doors to personally check on domestic violence victims, making protective orders actually work. Early results show arrests and charges for domestic violence up 82% in one year.
CHI Health Good Samaritan is teaming up with the S.A.F.E. Center to bring free Green Dot training to Kearney, teaching community members how to prevent violence before it starts. The nationally recognized program shows everyday people how to step in and shift their community's culture toward safety.
Women reporting domestic violence in Australia has fallen significantly since 2019, marking the first decline in nearly ten years. The breakthrough study challenges the widespread belief that family violence is only getting worse.
Philadelphia made real progress reducing gun violence and poverty rates according to a new Pew report. The wins show sustained community efforts are paying off in one of America's largest cities.
Once Europe's murder capital, Scotland transformed itself by viewing violence as a public health crisis instead of just a crime. The results are stunning: homicides dropped 56% in Glasgow and violent crime fell by a third nationwide.
Researchers discovered teens treated for car crash injuries face higher risks of gun violence later. Now a children's hospital is using that insight to save lives before shootings happen.
Over 60 countries now celebrate White Ribbon Day, a movement that's flipping the script on ending violence against women by recruiting men as mentors and allies. A London photo exhibit honored 16 men nominated by women for their powerful advocacy work.
After years of escalating violence, the first troops from a new international force have landed in Haiti to help restore safety to communities terrorized by gangs. The mission brings fresh hope to a nation where citizens have endured years of fear and instability.
The Netherlands just created a game-changing role to protect women from violence, appointing Judith Kuypers as the nation's first coordinator to unite efforts across government and communities. She'll tackle a crisis that claims 43 women's lives each year with a €10 million national action plan.
A groundbreaking study found that teens treated for car crashes face higher risk of later gun injuries, giving Milwaukee doctors a new way to save lives. Children's Wisconsin is now considering expanding its violence prevention program to reach young people earlier.
Ghana just opened a new shelter offering safe refuge, counseling, medical care, and legal aid to survivors of domestic violence. The facility marks a major step forward in protecting vulnerable women and children across the country.
President Samia Suluhu Hassan accepted a landmark inquiry report and launched a five-step plan to heal Tanzania after October 2025 election violence. The plan includes victim support, criminal investigations, and a path toward constitutional reform.
A Florida county is recruiting community volunteers to spread awareness about violence prevention and connect neighbors with life-saving support services. Training starts May 20 for those who want to make their community safer.
In a city scarred by conflict, women are persuading young gang members to abandon violence through weekly peace circles. Their quiet approach is working where arrests alone couldn't.
One of Nigeria's most influential traditional leaders is taking a bold stand against domestic violence and child marriage, declaring that culture is no excuse for abuse. The Emir of Kano is calling out poverty and government failure as the real culprits behind practices that harm women and girls.
In El Salvador, mothers who lost children to gang violence are supporting each other through shared grief, transforming personal tragedy into collective strength. Led by women like Mari, they're proving that healing can emerge from even the darkest pain. #
Nigerian law enforcement and justice officials are getting specialized training to prosecute school-based gender violence cases and protect child survivors. The program, backed by the European Union, aims to hold offenders accountable and make schools safer across the country.
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