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Friday, April 19, 2013  Students at MPH take part in the Mentors In Violence Prevention program.

Friday, April 12, 2013  Annual Walk A Mile In Her Shoes event raises money and awareness about the efforts to stop domestic and sexual violence.

Tuesday, April 09, 2013  The 2013 White Ribbon campaign kicked off Tuesday morning with a breakfast at the Holiday Inn in Liverpool. CNY Central's CBS-5 News anchor and managing editor Michael Benny and NBC-3 News anchor and managing editor Matt Mulcahy are joined by NewsChannel 9 anchor Dan Cummings as honorary co-chairs of the 2013 White Ribbon Campaign.

Friday, March 01, 2013  As we honor Women's History Month, you will likely hear a lot this month about women who have had an impact on our community.

Friday, March 01, 2013  Congress reauthorized, after more than a year delay, the Violence Against Women Act passed on Thursday. The act provides funding to services that benefit victims of domestic and sexual violence at Vera House in Syracuse.

Thursday, February 14, 2013  In Central New York, Vera House, Inc. and Manlius Pebble Hill School partnered to host a news conference in conjunction with One Billion Rising.

Friday, January 18, 2013  Vera House announces Michael Benny, Matt Mulcahy & Dan Cummings as Honorary Chairs for 2013 White Ribbon Campaign.

Tuesday, October 30, 2012  Vera House Report to the Community underscores growing concerns

Thursday, October 25, 2012  Onondaga County has a new high tech tool in its effort to combat domestic violence.

Tuesday, July 24, 2012  The Penn State sanctions announced on Monday bring renewed attention to the problem of child abuse and focus attention on a case that hits closer to home.

Saturday, March 24, 2012  Week long events to get the awareness message out

Thursday, February 02, 2012  Workers at Vera House say they've been keeping track of domestic violence incidents in Central New York for 20 years, and they're always alarmingly high. Now, Senator Charles Schumer says he's supporting federal legislation he hopes will help.

Wednesday, February 01, 2012  The Vera House is getting ready for its annual White Ribbon Campaign to stop domestic violence.

Wednesday, October 26, 2011  Syracuse's latest homicide highlights a growing problem with domestic violence in the city, says Police Chief Frank Fowler.

Sunday, October 16, 2011  Vera House plans programs, report to community