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The holidays can be a stressful time. Here are some tips to take care of yourself.

This holiday season, practice setting boundaries in your family to give yourself the gift of feeling joyful, peaceful, and empowered.

In 2020, onscreen explorations of #MeToo evolved, putting aside the typical hero vs. villain structure and thoughtfully exploring the impact of sexual harassment, abuse, and assault.

PCAR and d'Vinci Interactive, Inc. would like to thank the Pennsylvania Department of Education for recognizing SafeSecureKids.org as an Act 71 resource, which aims to prevent and educate about child exploitation. Learn more about Act 71 here: https://www.education.pa.gov///laws/Pages/Section1527.aspx

Did you miss the latest episode of our podcast, PA Centered? We are joined by Cathy Palm, Founder of the Center for Children's Justice to learn how we can help keep kids safe during the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond. Listen now at www.pcar.org/podcasts, or on your favorite podcast app!

That people can get away with essentially being predators and working with younger children when they have these kinds of criminal records it baffles me, he said. And I really hope that in the future, they crack down on it instead of turning a blind eye.

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Modeling respect, equality, and peace in your relationships is #1Thing you can do to help end domestic violence. #DVAM #DVAM2020

If you are a first-time voter, or have moved and will be voting at a new polling place, here's what you should know. #votespa #vote2020

It's important to give children the space to decide when and how they want to show affection. Kids should never be pressured to hug anyone including relatives. Let them show love how they choose like with a smile, wave goodbye, or kind words. Learn more at SafeSecureKids.org.

SAFE Berks and the Berks county district attorney's office have teamed up for a joint project aimed at helping survivors navigate the medical, emotional, and legal issues associated with sexual violence and assault crimes. "The multidisciplinary approach supports a victim-centered and trauma-informed focus. This means the team aims more specifically at getting survivors the care and services they need."

How to Vote: Social Distancing Edition Be sure to request your mail-in ballot by October 27. Follow all instructions carefully for completing and returning the ballot. Ballots must be postmarked by 8pm on November 3.

In this moment of reckoning and pain for West Philly, we need accountability, we need justice, and we need it now," said City Council member Jamie Gauthier.

Survivors can often name #1Thing that opened the door to their healing and resilience. How can you help open that door? #DVAM2020

RALIANCE is seeking applicants for their 2021 grant program. Apply for a grant today! Deadline is October 30th. http://ow.ly/e9bw50BTo59

All adults play an important role in protecting children and talking to them in an age-appropriate way about sexual violence. Learn how you can be part of the solution at safesecurekids.org/explore-topics

To stop violence and abuse, we have to start making changes that eliminate the root causes which is all forms of oppression. #DVAM #DVAM2020 #1Thing

Today is International Pronouns Day. Using a person's correct pronouns is a way of respecting their gender identity.

The Pennsylvania Supreme Court heard arguments yesterday over whether or not a jury could decide if the statute of limitations should apply in lawsuits stemming from the Catholic church sex abuse scandal. The final decision could give countless victims the right to have their cases heard.