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March Peace Summit Focuses on Violence against Women Girls, Teens, and LGBTQ+ Community

Writer: Black Political Empowerment Project
Black Political Empowerment Project
Mar 23, 2023
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Shayla Holmes, Greater Pittsburgh Coalition Against Violence (CAV) / Corporate Equity & Inclusion Roundtable (CEIR) Executive Assistant, addresses the crowd at the second Community Peace Summit at Kingsley Center on Wednesday, March 22. Video by WPXI.


In the second installment of our monthly Community Peace Summit series and in recognition of Women's History Month, The Greater Pittsburgh Coalition Against Violence (CAV), The Black Political Empowerment Project (B-PEP), allies and community members discussed Violence Against Women and Girls, Teen Dating Violence, Domestic Violence, and Violence Against the LGBTQ+ Community.


Focusing on sections of the "Strategies for Change: Building More Peaceful Communities" Document, the four-hour summit featured survivors of violence who offered their unique perspectives. Audience Q&A sessions and a breakout session allowed everyone present to get involved in implementing strategies for change right here in our communities.




 
 
 

3 Comments


Aldo King
6 days ago

Community summits like this play a crucial role in raising awareness and advocating for structural solutions to interpersonal violence and systemic discrimination. Addressing domestic abuse, hate crimes, and gender-based violence requires a comprehensive understanding of human rights legislation, criminal jurisprudence, and protective legal frameworks. Examining domestic violence legislation and victim protection laws provides vital real-world material for academic research, prompting many students to turn to law assignment help uk for human rights and criminal law modules. Building safer communities relies heavily on enforcing strict legal protections and fostering advocacy. Thank you for hosting and highlighting such important community initiatives

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