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For local resources and an explanation of DV myths and facts, please refer to this info sheet about domestic violence.
WC&S In the News
Weighing in on issues in DV
- A Lifeline for Women: Inside the Women’s Center & Shelter of Greater Pittsburgh (3/25/2025)
- Recent tracking incidents in Pittsburgh involve using AirTags (1/31/2025)
- Nicole Molinaro on Hope, Help and Healing: Breaking Free from Domestic Abuse (1/7/2025)
- ‘Your body, my choice’: Women battle misogyny on social media since election (11/15/2024)
- Domestic violence organizations join forces to provide more hope to survivors (10/29/2024)
- Victims, survivors of domestic violence have safe voting options (10/29/2024)
- 6 Important Things to Know about Domestic Violence (10/28/2024)
- Director of women’s shelter talks about Domestic Violence Awareness Month (10/3/2024)
- Domestic Violence Services Support People in Need (9/2/2024)
- Viral TikTok video shot inside Pittsburgh hospital bringing awareness to domestic violence resources (8/23/2024)
- Nicole Molinaro and Josh Fleitman: Supreme Court gives Pa. way to stop domestic violence killings (6/29/2024)
- Survivors of domestic and sexual violence can break their lease early in some states (5/10/2024)
- After 50 years of service, Women’s Center and Shelter of Greater Pittsburgh continues to help domestic violence victims (2/20/2024)
- Watch: Taylor Swift’s stalker arrested again, legal expert talks protection from domestic violence (01/25/2024)
- Phone bill privacy rules highlight tech hurdles for domestic violence survivors (11/21/2023)
- Duquesne cohosts sexual violence awareness march (11/09/2023)
- Pittsburgh to provide protection for renters experiencing domestic violence (10/26/2023)
- Address Partner Violence in Your Workplace: Recognize, Respond, Refer (09/2023)
- Pittsburgh charities say they will feel the impact of AmazonSmile shutting down (1/20/2023)
- Allegheny County Jail inmate posts videos from inside cell potentially endangering alleged victim (1/18/2023)
- She still felt stalked. A sex assault survivor at Duquesne University blames the toothless no-contact order. (11/2/2022)
- La Mega Nota – Violencia íntima de pareja y género (11/1/2022)
- City Council forwards motion to give $1.2 million to organizations for homelessness outreach (10/18/2022)
- Local Spotlight: The 2022 DV And… Series (Women’s Center & Shelter of Greater Pittsburgh) – page 6 (10/12/2022)
- Episode 196: Where Partner Violence Meets the Workplace (9/28/2022)
- A Pitt student’s initiative wants to help survivors of intimate partner violence “be the leader in their own healing” (9/26/2022)
- Foundation of Hope – Aspirant and Women’s Center & Shelter of Greater Pittsburgh (9/4/2022)
- Women’s Health Caucus Holds Third Post-Roe PA Policy Hearing in Pittsburgh (8/11/2022)
- Health care providers detail complications, difficulties in post-Roe PA (8/11/2022)
- HDPC Hearing: Post-Roe PA – Comments at 19:55 timestamp (8/11/2022)
- 80+ 911 calls a day on domestic violence in Allegheny County (5/2022)
- Cashless payment concerns rise as some businesses start to go cash-free (3/22/2022)
- Helping Victims From Underrepresented Populations (2/9/2022)
- Apple AirTag Raises Stalking Concerns (2/3/2022)
- Food Podcast: How is domestic violence tied to food insecurity? (1/26/2022)
- ‘He’s very emotionally unstable,’ victim in Bellevue shooting feared alleged shooter, ex-boyfriend (1/21/2022)
- Police: Man Kills Woman With PFA Against Him At Bellevue Bus Stop (1/21/2022)
- Interview with Rhonda Fleming, Women’s Center and Shelter of Greater Pittsburgh (12/22/2021)
- Editorial: Let’s talk about domestic violence (10/13/2021)
- Nicole Molinaro: Criminal justice system failing domestic violence victims (8/20/2021)
- Father’s Day Pledge encourages men to speak up against gender violence and abuse (6/14/2021)
- Confronting domestic abuse (5/5/2021)
- ‘This is a crisis’: Panel discusses support for gay Black and Latino male sexual assault survivors (4/16/2021)
- City of Pittsburgh STOP the Violence April 2021 Newsletter (4/10/2021)
- RUSafe App Gives Life-saving Help to Abuse Victims (3/10/2021)
- ‘Survivor-centered’: Intimate partner violence, sexual assault organizations forge ahead amidst pandemic – The Pitt News (2/10/2021)
- Everyone and Anyone Can Experience Domestic Violence (2/18/2021)
- Letter to the editor: Article on attack disturbing (1/29/2021)
- ‘A Pandemic Within A Pandemic:’ Domestic Violence Cases Rise During COVID-19 Pandemic (1/23/2021)
U.S. Launch of the Bright Sky App and Website
- Domestic Violence Resource Guide (10/23/24)
- Pittsburgh, let’s celebrate: You picked these 5 winners for your 2023 Technical.ly Awards (12/06/2023)
- Bright Sky App Nominated for Technical.ly Awards 2023 (11/20/2023)
- New Study Reveals More than Two Thirds of U.S. Adults Have Experienced Domestic Violence or Know Someone Who Has; Only 33% Confidently Know Where to Turn for Help (10/30/2023)
- 5 ways companies can better support domestic violence survivors (10/09/2023)
- Women’s Center & Shelter of Greater Pittsburgh launches Bright Sky app and website (5/11/2023)
- Bright Sky app featured on 90.5 – The Confluence (4/20/2023)
- New app ‘Bright Sky’ looks to prevent domestic violence before it starts (4/19/2023)
- Bright Sky aims to help victims of domestic violence – Talk Pittsburgh (KDKA-TV) (4/3/2023)
- Pittsburgh-area women’s center launches domestic violence resource app (4/2/2023)
- How an App Can Help Save Domestic Violence Victims, Survivors (3/31/2023)
- Women’s Center & Shelter of Greater Pittsburgh launches U.S. version of domestic violence app (3/24/2023)
- Bright Sky Highlight on 92.9 | Good on Yinz (3/22/2023)
- Women’s Center and Shelter creates app to help domestic abuse victims (3/17/2023)
- The Bright Sky app aims to support domestic violence survivors in Pittsburgh (3/15/2023)
- A new app from the Women’s Center & Shelter of Greater Pittsburgh helps victims of domestic violence find help | Pittsburgh is Kidsburgh (3/13/2023)
- Business Wire Feature on the Launch of Bright Sky (3/9/2023)
Intimate Partner Violence Reform Leadership Team in Pittsburgh, PA
- How a local lawyer is changing the legal landscape across Allegheny County (5/15/2025)
- Team formed to combat intimate partner violence in Allegheny County (5/16/2022)
- Allegheny County, City of Pittsburgh creating team to protect domestic violence victims (5/16/2022)
- New team in Pittsburgh area to take on intimate partner violence reform efforts (5/16/2022)
- Pittsburgh and Allegheny County form task force to address domestic violence (5/16/2022)
- Fitzgerald, Gainey Create Intimate Partner Violence Reform Leadership Team (5/16/2022)
- Pittsburgh, Allegheny County partner to form task force to lead domestic violence reform initiatives (5/16/2022)
City of Pittsburgh ordinance barring employer discrimination of domestic violence victims
- Pittsburgh bars employers from discriminating against domestic violence victims (12/3/2021)
- Pittsburgh ordinance bars employers from discriminating against workers who are domestic-abuse victims (11/30/2021)
- Bill to protect Pittsburgh domestic violence victims from workplace discrimination (11/22/2021)
- Proposal would make it illegal for Pittsburgh employers to discriminate against domestic abuse victims (11/18/2021)
- Bill would extend protections for domestic violence victims in city of Pittsburgh (11/16/2021)
- Pittsburgh City Council considers investment in electric vehicle charging stations (11/16/2021)
Pandemic, isolation, and domestic violence
- Ep. 15: Domestic Violence & Protection From Abuse Actions With Attorney Margaret Prescott – Burns White (8/30/2021)
- Isolation brought growing concerns about domestic abuse. These Pittsburgh-area groups innovated to keep lifelines open (9/3/2021)
- ‘Help Me:’ A Rise In Domestic Violence During The Pandemic Brought About A Signal For Help (7/15/2021)
- Need for domestic violence services during the pandemic (6:37 – 17:15) (7/15/2021)
Providing support during the holiday season
- Domestic violence may increase over holidays, but Women’s Center offers help for 50 years running (12/18/2024)
- Domestic violence and the holiday season: How to spot abuse, support loved ones (11/29/2024)
- FAN for the W.I.N. to help the Women’s Center & Shelter of Greater Pittsburgh (11/20/2024)
- Women’s Center & Shelter – Abuse During the Holidays (12/10/2021)
- Women’s Center And Shelter Providing Support Through Holidays (12/6/2021)
STANDING FIRM
- Law Degree As An Advocacy Asset: A Satisfying Transfer Of Skill And Experience (03/21/2024)
- Pittsburgh higher ed steps up sexual assault interventions ahead of annual spike in cases (09/06/2023)
- STANDING FIRM Wins Purple Ribbon Award for Outstanding Documentary or Film (05/12/2023)
- Beth Lewis, Director of STANDING FIRM, interviewed for WDVR’s “Let’s Talk” (1/30/2023)
- United Way helping Pittsburgh area employers raise awareness for domestic violence (2/11/2022)
- SEEN: Stand Up for Standing Firm Luncheon (10/19/2021)
- STANDING FIRM Helps Businesses Combat an Unseen Effect of COVID-19 (2/2021)
Recognition for WC&S and our team
- Lt. Governor Austin Davis Highlights Importance of Proposed 2025-26 State Budget Investment for Victims Compensation and the Critical Role of the Program for Victims and Survivors of Crime
- Lt. Governor Austin Davis promotes funding boost for victims compensation program (3/21/2025)
- Victims of violent crime speak in support of $9 million budget infusion (3/25/2025)
- Lt. Gov. Austin Davis Visits Bradford County to Highlight State Investments to Reduce Domestic Violence and Make Pennsylvania Safer (3/30/2025)
- A Lifeline for Women: Inside the Women’s Center & Shelter of Greater Pittsburgh (2/13/2025)
- More than $3.4 million secured to support and protect crime survivors, bolster probation and parole services (12/19/2024)
- Nonprofits Aim to End 2024 on a High Note Following Strong GivingTuesday (12/18/2024)
- Senate Democratic Leader Jay Costa Announces Nearly $3 Million in PCCD Grant Funding for the 43rd Senatorial District (12/11/2024)
- Sen. Fontana Announces $2.7 million for Victim Services & Violence Prevention (12/11/2024)
- Paths with Purpose: Duquesne’s Spiritan Mission Successfully Shapes Lifelong Service (Fall 2024)
- ACBF awards 2024 Fellows GIVE program grants (11/15/2024)
- Innovation Spotlight: Increasing Survivor Access to Health and Behavioral Health Services (10/4/24)
- Sen. Fontana Announces $6.7 million for Safety Initiatives & Victim Services (9/16/2024)
- YWCA, PNC, UPMC among those named ‘Vibrant Champions’ (8/19/2024)
- Nicole Molinaro is helping victims in need at the Women’s Center & Shelter (7/15/2024)
- Vibrant Pittsburgh’s “Report to the Region” event talks DEI, identifies areas for improvement (6/25/2024)
- 50 years after opening, Pittsburgh’s Women’s Center & Shelter remains a powerful resource for anyone facing domestic abuse (6/6/2024)
- Women’s Center & Shelter of Greater Pittsburgh celebrates 50 years of helping survivors (5/12/2024)
- Life Changing Is … Help and Hope (5/7/2024)
- Time for Reflection — and a Look Forward (4/26/2024)
- 7 area organizations awarded nearly $1 million total from opioid settlement funds (3/22/2024)
- Nicole Molinaro honored with Women of Achievement Award from Cribs for Kids (3/15/2023)
- PA Women’s Center & Shelter Awarded LEED (5/11/2022)
- Interview: “Redefining Home” Lunch and Learn, Nicole Molinaro (4/16/2022)
- Women’s Center & Shelter of Greater Pittsburgh Awarded Prestigious LEED Green Building Certification (4/13/2022)
- Governor honors three Pittsburgh area women for their work with victims (2/21/2021)
Other stories
- Violent Fourth of July weekend across Pittsburgh area leaves several injured, 2 dead (7/7/2025)
- EMBRACE sponsors Black Maternal Health Wellness week (4/14/2025)
- A Lifeline for Women: Inside the Women’s Center & Shelter of Greater Pittsburgh (2/13/2025)
- Fox Chapel, Shady Side Academy students part of Junior Achievement’s 18 Under Eighteen (2/19/2025)
- Women’s Center and Shelter of Greater Pittsburgh asking for winter boots (1/10/2025)
- Beers to sip in November: 7 brews from Ohio and beyond + brewery news (11/3/2024)
- Murray, Dingell, and Moore Introduce the SAFE for Survivors Act to Provide Economic Security for Domestic Violence Survivors (9/19/2024)
- MLB’s annual Roberto Clemente Day always special in Pittsburgh (9/16/2024)
- Students march to raise awareness for sexual violence (9/15/2024)
- Pirates out and about in the community for Clemente Day of Service (9/13/2024)
- ‘What every Pirate should strive to be’: Players, coaches honor Roberto Clemente with day of service (9/13/2024)
- Pittsburgh Brewing Teams Up With The Alchemist to Release Over & Under (8/15/2024)
- Smart Manufacturing Experience, tuX, Women of SMART Wrap Up Successful Pittsburgh Visit (6/20/2024)
- Prevention at Pitt was recognized as a community champion against sexual violence (6/7/2024)
- Lace up your sneakers and get moving for local nonprofits (5/14/2024)
- WQED is changing, but still aims to stay ‘a vibrant contributor to our communities’ (5/10/2024)
- National Fuel Gas Co. Foundation announces more than $200,000 in charitable grants (5/9/2024)
- Greater Pittsburgh Women’s Shelter turns city purple for Domestic Violence Awareness (5/2/2024)
- KDKA News Radio Coverage of Candlelight Vigil (4/12/2024)
- Downtown candlelight vigil honors local victims of intimate partner violence (4/12/2024)
- Women’s Center and Shelter UPMC Partnership (4/3/2024)
- New Fox Chapel Area club “bakes” a difference for those in need (1/23/2024)
- 12 ways to volunteer in PGH this year (08/15/2023)
- 11 Cares Supporting Women’s Center & Shelter of Greater Pittsburgh (4/2/2023)
- At a rally held in solidarity with AAPI community in the wake of California mass shootings, organizers demand change (2/4/2023)
- Fall In Love With Aslin Beer Co. In The Strip District (12/9/2022)
- SEEN: Treasure House Brunch (10/26/2022)
- Change at the top of Pittsburgh’s biggest law firms: Kevin Allen, Duane Morris (10/18/2022)
- Saint Ravioli Doles Out Divine Pasta By The Dozen In Bloomfield (9/6/2022)
- USC bake sale benefits women’s shelter (8/23/2022)
- Items being collected at O’Hara municipal building aid Women’s Center & Shelter of Greater Pittsburgh (6/14/2022)
- SEEN: Women’s Center and Shelter awards (5/11/2022)
- Galentine’s Day Event Round-Up (2/2021)
- Alina’s Light Holds First In-Person Event Since 2019 (10/18/2021)
- Best of Pittsburgh: Culture and Nightlife Winners 2021 (2021)
- Zeta Phi Beta Celebrates 50th Anniversary At University Of Pittsburgh (9/27/2021)
- Fan Appreciation Weekend: The final series of the 2021 regular season! Top Things to Know for Phillies vs. Pirates (9/23-26) (9/22/2021)
- 31 of the best places for vintage and thrift shopping in Pittsburgh (9/7/2021)
- California (Pa.) University dance ensemble more than takes the stage to help Tarentum’s HOPE Center (4/24/2021)
- Mission of Israeli activist: Helping marginalized women (4/20/2021)
- ‘B’man’ continues to enjoy his honking ‘Beeple,’ but now also volunteers, raises money for charity (4/4/2021)
- Women’s Board of Pittsburgh raises $90,000 for children’s programs (3/23/2021)
- Lawrenceville display sheds light on domestic partner violence (3/8/2021)
