Standing FIRM

Survivors and their children need Gov. Shapiro, Sen. Pittman, Rep. Bradford, Sen. Martin, and Rep. Harris to get the $8 million increase in funding for domestic violence services over the finish line. In these final moments, those who have experienced domestic violence cannot be used as bargaining chips. Investing in DV services will save lives. Failing to do so will cost far more than the $8 million investment we are asking for.

BREAKING: NNEDV rejects the Supreme Court's decision, which will allow communities to arrest and fine homeless people (including homeless domestic violence survivors) for sleeping outside.

Housing is extremely limited for survivors, often forcing them to make impossible and unfair decisions between sleeping outside or suffering continued violence. Arresting and fining them for sleeping outside is cruel, plain and simple.

Read our full statement: https://bit.ly/4cfXleu

Great news from the U.S. Supreme Court! This morning, they came to an 8-1 decision in U.S. v. Rahimi that upholds a federal law that prevents those with domestic violence restraining orders from having fi****ms. This decision also fortifies Pennsylvania’s Act 79 of 2018, which removes guns from abusers. Today's ruling highlights the importance of certain gun safety laws and reinforces efforts to protect victims by disarming dangerous individuals.

Our president/CEO, Nicole Molinaro said, "Today’s Rahimi decision was welcomed by domestic violence survivors and those who advocate for them. Survivors and advocates know all too well that a gun in the hands of an abuser is a matter of life and death. Today, the Supreme Court chose life; specifically, the lives of those experiencing domestic violence."

When most people think of domestic violence, they may picture a stereotypical heterosexual relationship. However, domestic violence can affect anyone, no matter their background, gender, sexuality, or age. It’s important to correct harmful myths like this in order to raise awareness about the reality of domestic violence.

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STANDING FIRM is honored to present at the PWDA's 40th Annual Conference-2024.

STANDING FIRM alerts employers to the financial, safety, and human costs of partner violence in the workplace and workforce and equips them with tools for taking effective organizational action.

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Call: 412.687.8005⁠
Text: 412.744.8445⁠
Chat: WCSCanHelp.org

The MENS Group is for men who need help with changing their violent and abusive behaviors. This program offers education and tools to help those who use abuse understand and take accountability for their actions and begin to gain control of their feelings and behaviors.

Call: 412.687.8005⁠
Text: 412.744.8445⁠
Chat: WCSCanHelp.org

Though WC&S is honored and grateful to celebrate 50 years of service to survivors in our community, we must also remember those who sadly ended up not being able to leave their situation. On April 11, we will be hosting a candlelight vigil to honor those who have lost their lives to intimate partner violence. If you are able to attend, we're asking that you wear purple to bring attention to domestic violence awareness.

WC&S extends a heartfelt invitation to individuals who wish to commemorate the lives of their loved ones, friends, or colleagues lost to IPV homicides. To include the name of a victim in the event program, particularly for cases predating 2007 when records of IPV homicides did not always include victims' names, please email [email protected].

SF is excited to be at the Level Up Greater Pittsburgh Pay Equity Campaign event this morning!

Thank you FISA Foundation for your support!

After 50 years of service, Women's Center and Shelter of Greater Pittsburgh continues to help domestic violence victims The Women's Center and Shelter of Greater Pittsburgh is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year.

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February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month

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Beautiful day to be in Oakland for the Pittsburgh Universities Believe Survivors march and event!

Thank you to everyone who made our annual STAND UP for STANDING FIRM event a huge success yesterday. Highlights to follow soon. Congratulations again to our Partner of the Year United Way of Southwestern Pennsylvania and Champion Changemaker Elizabeth Lewis!

Great nonprofit symposium hosted by PA Representative Abigail Salisbury.

2023 STAND UP for STANDING FIRM Awards Luncheon STANDING FIRM works with employers across the United States to provide organizations with best-practice capability to address intimate partner violence as a workplace and workforce issue. For Tickets to the 2023 Awards Luncheon: https://give.classy.org/su4sf23lunchtix

We are looking forward to our Keynote Address at the 2023 STAND UP for STANDING FIRM Awards Luncheon! Attendees will learn the best practices for employers, leaders, and employees to ensure their workplaces are fully compliant with the law while being both diverse and safe from workplace violence. For tickets: https://give.classy.org/su4sf23lunchtix

Join us October 26th as we honor our former director, Beth Lewis, with the Champion Changemaker Award. At STANDING FIRM, Beth tirelessly advocated for workplace safety, equity, and well-being of all employees in the workforce. As we know, intimate partner violence does not stay at home; it comes to the workplace. For tickets: https://give.classy.org/su4sf23lunchtix

TW: Sexual Assault/DV
STANDING FIRM is proud to be working in conjunction with our parent organization, Women's Center & Shelter of Greater Pittsburgh, and many post-secondary institutions to raise awareness of and to eliminate partner violence. Our own Sr. Account Executive, Mary, is featured in the article. Contact us if you have questions or need assistance in making your own workplace safer for all employees. standing-firm.org or [email protected]

Pittsburgh higher ed steps up to prevent sexual assault this fall A recent state law has prompted some trade schools to develop prevention programming, while some colleges have codified existing supports.

Get your tickets today and join us as we honor our partner of the year United Way of Southwestern Pennsylvania!
https://give.classy.org/su4sf23lunchtix

Each ticket provides entry to a learning session prior to the event. "
"Safe and Secure: What Pennsylvania employers must do (and may do) to support survivors of domestic violence." For tickets: https://give.classy.org/su4sf23lunchtix