Lt. Governor Austin Davis, PCCD share hope and highlight available resources for victims of domestic violence
Scoop USA Newspaper|October 31, 2023
In honor of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, Lt. Gov. Austin Davis, the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency (PCCD), and the Pennsylvania Coalition Against Domestic Violence (PCADV) joined advocate and survivor of domestic violence, Tiffiney Hall, as she shared her empowering story of healing and overcoming trauma and highlighted the $248 million in funding from PCCD since 2021 to help local programs provide resources to victims of crime.
Lt. Governor Austin Davis, PCCD share hope and highlight available resources for victims of domestic violence

HARRISBURG, October 23, 2023 — “No matter what you look like or where you live, every Pennsylvanian deserves to be safe and feel safe in their community. This includes feeling safe and supported in their family and intimate relationships,” said Lt. Gov. Austin Davis, chair of PCCD. “It’s on all of us to come together to stop domestic violence, to protect victims, and support survivors.”

One in three women, one in four men, and nearly half of LGBTQ+ individuals will experience domestic violence in their lifetime. Last year alone, 104 victims died from domestic violence in Pennsylvania.

“When it comes to tackling the complex and sensitive topic of domestic violence, the voices and experiences of survivors are essential,” said Tiffiney Hall. “As survivors, we cultivate a deeper understanding of the challenges we faced.”

Since 2021, PCCD has provided more than $248 million in funding to:

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