Domestic Violence Awareness Month and survivor services
Philadelphia
Summary
A Public Safety Committee hearing was authorized to examine how the courts, Sheriff, DA, and police protect abuse victims — Ahmad linked it to the Keda Scott case.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 6
- Last 30 days
- 6
Discussed at 2 meetings in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 29, 2026.
Impact analysis
Speakers warned federal funding cuts are straining domestic violence services; no city dollar figure was given.
Survivors of domestic violence and abuse navigating the justice system.
Survivors face reduced access to services as safety nets weaken.
Mentions & discussions (2)
CITY COUNCIL — October 29, 2026
A Public Safety Committee hearing was authorized to examine how the courts, Sheriff, DA, and police protect abuse victims — Ahmad linked it to the Keda Scott case.
CITY COUNCIL — October 15, 2026
October was declared Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Leaders from Women Against Abuse, Congreso, and Lutheran Settlement House described strained safety nets — longer waitlists, more food pantry demand — and asked Council to protect funding as federal cuts hit SNAP and Medicaid.
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