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Boston Hospital Program Cuts Gun Violence Victims' Risk by 50%
SolutionsJan 28

Boston Hospital Program Cuts Gun Violence Victims' Risk by 50%

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.

Medical Xpress2 min read
Bakersfield Gets $5M to Prevent Domestic Violence Deaths
Acts of KindnessMar 11

Bakersfield Gets $5M to Prevent Domestic Violence Deaths

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.

Google: survivor story2 min read
Ballarat's $9.8M Plan Tackles Domestic Violence at Its Roots
SolutionsApr 6

Ballarat's $9.8M Plan Tackles Domestic Violence at Its Roots

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.

ABC Australia2 min read
London Police Visits Cut Domestic Violence Order Breaches
Community HeroesMay 19

London Police Visits Cut Domestic Violence Order Breaches

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.

Independent UK - Good News3 min read
Nebraska Hospital Offers Free Violence Prevention Training
Acts of KindnessMay 13

Nebraska Hospital Offers Free Violence Prevention Training

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.

Google News - Good Samaritan2 min read
Philadelphia Cuts Violence and Poverty, Pew Finds
SolutionsApr 22

Philadelphia Cuts Violence and Poverty, Pew Finds

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.

Google: economic growth report2 min read
Men Step Up as Allies in Fight Against Gender Violence
SolutionsApr 28

Men Step Up as Allies in Fight Against Gender Violence

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.

Good Good Good2 min read
UN-Backed Force Arrives in Haiti to Combat Gang Violence
Global NewsApr 2

UN-Backed Force Arrives in Haiti to Combat Gang Violence

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.

Al Jazeera English2 min read
Ghana Opens New Shelter for Domestic Violence Survivors
Acts of KindnessMay 30

Ghana Opens New Shelter for Domestic Violence Survivors

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.

Myjoyonline Ghana2 min read
Tanzania Begins Healing After Election Violence Inquiry
Global NewsApr 24

Tanzania Begins Healing After Election Violence Inquiry

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.

AllAfrica - Headlines2 min read
Alachua County Trains Volunteers to Help Violence Victims
Acts of KindnessMay 17

Alachua County Trains Volunteers to Help Violence Victims

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.

Google: volunteers help2 min read
Emir of Kano: Culture Can't Justify Violence Against Women
Acts of KindnessFeb 4

Emir of Kano: Culture Can't Justify Violence Against Women

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.

Punch Nigeria2 min read
El Salvador Mothers Turn Gang Violence Grief Into Hope
Community HeroesMar 5

El Salvador Mothers Turn Gang Violence Grief Into Hope

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. #

Al Jazeera English2 min read
Nigeria Trains Prosecutors to Stop School Violence
Solutions2d ago

Nigeria Trains Prosecutors to Stop School Violence

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.

Premium Times Nigeria3 min read
South Africa Cuts Youth Violence With New Boys Program
Acts of KindnessMay 15

South Africa Cuts Youth Violence With New Boys Program

A groundbreaking program in South Africa is proving that when boys have safe spaces to heal from trauma, violence drops and lives are saved. The results challenge everything we thought about why boys don't ask for help.

Daily Maverick2 min read
Western Cape Taxi Rivals End Years of Violence With Peace Deal
Acts of KindnessMay 6

Western Cape Taxi Rivals End Years of Violence With Peace Deal

Two rival taxi associations in South Africa's Western Cape have signed a historic peace agreement, bringing hope to communities long affected by deadly turf wars. The deal between CATA and Codeta marks a turning point after years of violence that claimed lives and disrupted daily travel for thousands.

Google: peace agreement signed3 min read
750 Men Declare Violence-Free Zone in Chicago Neighborhood
Community HeroesMay 18

750 Men Declare Violence-Free Zone in Chicago Neighborhood

A Chicago pastor united 750 men on the South Side to reclaim a neighborhood once labeled the city's most dangerous block. They declared the area surrounding a new community center a 100% violence-free zone where kids can finally feel safe.

Fox News Latest Headlines (all sections)2 min read
Florida Passes Domestic Violence Bill With Unanimous Vote
SolutionsMar 5

Florida Passes Domestic Violence Bill With Unanimous Vote

A survivor who fled abuse with $15 and a suitcase just passed groundbreaking legislation to protect others. Florida's House voted 112-0 to strengthen protections for domestic violence victims across the state.

Google: survivor story2 min read
Tasmania Launches Public Pledge Platform to End Violence
Acts of KindnessApr 8

Tasmania Launches Public Pledge Platform to End Violence

A new initiative in Tasmania is turning overwhelming statistics into personal action by inviting everyone to make public pledges toward ending gendered violence. Justice For Her creates measurable commitments that bring communities together to tackle a crisis affecting one in three women.

ABC Australia2 min read
Durham Student Shares Survival Story at Violence Symposium
SolutionsApr 18

Durham Student Shares Survival Story at Violence Symposium

A college student who survived a shooting at her school's homecoming is now helping others by sharing her journey. Her courage is turning tragedy into hope for communities affected by gun violence.

Google: survivor story2 min read

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