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Jill DiSanto
One-fifth of homeless youth are victims of human trafficking
A new study highlights the pipeline from abuse to homelessness to sex trafficking among youth in Philadelphia, D.C., and Phoenix, the largest study to date on human trafficking and teens.
Two innovative researchers selected as 2018 Carnegie Fellows
Daniel Q. Gillion and Beth Simmons are among the 29 recipients who will receive a stipend to fund up to two years of research and writing.
Netter Center celebrates collaboration in West Philadelphia
Community Partnership Festival offered activities and honored the service of Penn students, staff, and partners working in local schools.
Division of Public Safety unveils drug drop-off box
A safe site for prescription drug disposal on campus is a major step forward in stemming the opioid epidemic.
How to help children at risk for abuse
Resources are available to protect kids from systemic child abuse. The executive director at Penn’s Field Center for Children’s Policy, Practice and Research has insight and advice for everyone to help keep kids and communities safe.
Finally, finals
Resources for students are available 24-7 during Reading Days and Finals Week, From April 27th through May 8th.
Skating PALs: Youth skate with Penn’s Division of Public Safety
Philly kids took to the ice at the Class of 1923 Ice Rink on April 12th, as part of a city and campus police organization that hosts events for kids ages 6-18.
Two new Truman Scholars for Penn
Anea Moore and Stephen Damianos are two of the 59 recipients of the merit-based Truman Award, which will assist them in pursuing careers in public service.
Building bridges
The Penn-Wharton China Summit aligns students with the Chinese business community and opportunities for leadership through an event of their own making.
Perspective: Gas attack in Douma
Ian Lustick, a professor in Penn’s Political Science Department and a leading authority on international terrorism, says this weekend’s atrocities in Douma can be attributed to a Syrian attack. We asked him to elaborate on a few details.