We are outraged and weighed down with a heavy heart after the acts of violence and terrorism that occurred during a “Unite the Right” White Supremacist and neo-Nazi hate rally in Charlottesville, Virginia on August 12, 2017. These groups gathered in support of hate and bigotry, which is the polar … [Read more...]
Press Release
Butler’s local VOICe is not associated with President Trump’s VOICE BUTLER, PA, March 1, 2017 On Tuesday, February 28, 2017, President Donald Trump announced the creation of a new office under the Department of Homeland Security called VOICE, Victims of Immigration Crime Engagement. The … [Read more...]
Wear Denim on April 27th
There is no excuse for sexual violence. On April 27th, help us create a community where sexual violence and victim blaming attitudes are not tolerated! Denim Day started in Italy in the 1900s: An 18-year old girl is picked up by her married 45-year old driving instructor for her very first … [Read more...]
Contact Your Legislators
Due to PA’s Budget Impasse, VOICe, and other domestic violence and sexual assault agencies, have yet to receive ANY funding for the 2015-2016 fiscal year which began on July 1st, 2015. We have been hopefully optimistic the budget would pass before October, but it’s looking like this impasse will … [Read more...]
Wear Purple during October
Why Wear Purple? October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and purple is the color you can wear to show support of ending domestic violence and bringing awareness to the issue in our community and across the county. You can also incorporate a purple ribbon in your social media profile … [Read more...]
