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Violence Prevention, Reduction and Intervention

One Vision One Life 

The vision of One Vision One Life is to reduce crime and violence by reaching out and providing opportunities for a better way of life.

Domestic Violence

Domestic Violence Services on HumanServices.net

Safe Start 

412-350-3693 or safestart@allegheycounty.us 

Safe Start, a part of the DHS Office of Community Services is a program dedicated to improving outcomes for children who witness violence either in their homes or communities.  Safe Start provides trainings to professionals and families about how to recognize the effect witnessing violence has on young children and how to assist them in processing their responses. 

Videos

Video Break the Silence: Stop the Violence 

 Break The Silence: Stop The Violence.  

Video Protecting Kids Online: Real Stories about Real Kids