Public Safety
Author: Scattergood Foundation
Vision Philadelphia releases “Eight Hard Truths About Violence for Philadelphia”
Comprehensive insights about tackling serious community violence in Philadelphia for the next mayor With violence intervention and reduction as a top priority for the next mayor, Vision Philadelphia provides research-based assessments of a range of proposals to address the increased shootings and homicides experienced across the city. Philadelphia, PA— “Eight Hard Trusts About Violence for … Continued
Philadelphia- Area Philanthropic Collaborative Launches Vision Philadelphia
A mayoral forum brings some new ideas for solving behavioral health issues
On Thursday, April 20th, The Alliance of Community Providers, Scattergood Foundation, and Children First hosted a mayoral forum focused on behavioral health.
Priorities for Improving Philadelphia’s Behavioral Health Infrastructure
The next mayor must make the behavioral health and mental well-being of all Philadelphians a central priority. To effectively address the social determinants of mental health, the work must begin with a plan to advance racial equity within the city.
Improving Quality of Life by Strengthening Philadelphia’s Public Sector Workforce
For the 2020-2022 timeframe (through October), state and local governments have experienced employee quit rates 22% higher than the 10-year average