Carmen Pitre, executive director of Sojourner Family Peace Center.
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Milwaukee’s New District Attorney Sworn In
Kent Lovern replaces John Chisholm as Milwaukee's top prosecutor.
Jan 17th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Program Find Foster Homes for Pets of Domestic Abuse Victims
Unique program is partnership of Sojourner Center and Wisconsin Humane Society.
Nov 30th, 2024 by Evan Casey
Even With Murder Rate Decline, Domestic Violence Homicides Are Surging
Sojourner Family Peace Center says connecting victims of abuse to resources is vital.
May 10th, 2024 by Evan Casey
Milwaukee Homicides Drop 21% in 2023, But Still Above Pre-Pandemic Levels
For the first time in four years, Milwaukee doesn't set new record high.
Jan 4th, 2024 by Evan Casey
Women of Color Face Elevated Rates of Domestic Abuse, Homicide
Of 21 women killed in 2022 under abusive circumstances, 17 were Black, Milwaukee Police Department data shows.
Aug 5th, 2023 by Devin Blake
Third Space to Present $12,500 to Sojourner Family Peace Center
The brewery raised more than $21,000 for Milwaukee nonprofits in 2022.
Apr 13th, 2023 by Sophie Bolich
MPD Unveils Violent Crime Reduction Plan
44-page plan calls for community outreach, expanded police force and youth engagement.
Mar 9th, 2023 by Sophie Bolich
Jrue Holiday, Bucks Fund Renovated Bathrooms at Sojourner Center
Lauren Holiday salutes work done by shelter for victims of domestic violence.
Feb 4th, 2023 by Sophie Bolich
Minority Women Disproportionately Harmed by Surge in Domestic Violence Murders
Approximately half of 80 victims were people of color, despite Wisconsin being 87% white.
Oct 4th, 2022 by Leah Treidler
Who Has Power Over Chief Morales?
Given the shambles at the Fire & Police Commission the answer may be nobody.
Jul 15th, 2020 by Bruce Murphy
Chief Morales Looks Bad in FPC Report
And FPC Chair DeVougas looks even worse. 12 takeaways on what report did and didn't find.
Jul 8th, 2020 by Bruce Murphy
Domestic Violence Surging In Milwaukee
Reports up 28% in April. Officials urge those in unsafe homes to turn to community resources for help.
Apr 29th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Reports of Domestic Abuse Up During COVID-19 Pandemic
Sheltering in place isn't safe if there is abuse in the home.
Apr 17th, 2020 by Mary Kate McCoy
Could Quarantine Cause More Domestic Violence?
Safer-at-Home not necessarily true for victims of child abuse.
Mar 25th, 2020 by Henry Redman
Latest Tragedy Dramatizes City’s Domestic Violence Problem
Murder of Amarah Banks and her two young daughters part of under-reported problem, experts say.
Feb 21st, 2020 by Edgar Mendez
Did Chief Morales Target His FPC Boss?
Common Council concerned. “Borderline frightening” use of police power, Bauman charges.
Jan 21st, 2020 by Bruce Murphy
The Legacy of Susan Lloyd
Retired Zilber Foundation leader oversaw $100 million investment in neighborhoods, still promotes social justice.
Jan 18th, 2019 by Andrea Waxman
Advocate Urge Victims To Report Sexual Assaults
Local groups like Sojourner Center say less than 10% of victims report assaults.
Oct 16th, 2018 by Grace Connatser
Harassment Victims Lack Supportive Services
Local survey found 68% of women workers sexually harassed. Experts say help needed.
Apr 10th, 2018 by Elizabeth Baker
$100,000 Grant for Violence Prevention Plan
Bader Philanthropies grant helps fund effort pushed by Health Commissioner Bevan Baker.
Nov 23rd, 2017 by Andrea Waxman
Urban Milwaukee Wins Press Club Awards
Fifth-straight year the publication is honored by state-wide contest.
May 15th, 2017 by Urban Milwaukee
Sojourner Center One of Nation’s Largest
$20 million family peace center offers array of services to domestic abuse victims, families.
Feb 9th, 2016 by Andrea Waxman
A Community Leader for 30 Years
Sojourner center's executive director Carmen Pitre has been helping vulnerable people for more than three decades.
Jun 24th, 2015 by Andrea Waxman
Sojourner Center Will Be a National Model
The 56-bed Sojourner Family Peace Center will be the nation's largest comprehensive provider of domestic violence prevention and intervention services.
May 29th, 2015 by Dave Reid
New App Helps Domestic Violence Victims
Created by Sojourner center and UWM students, it's available to 99 percent of smartphone users.
Apr 6th, 2015 by Andrea Waxman
Milwaukee’s Biggest Building Breaks Ground
"A beautiful day in Milwaukee" and for assembled power brokers as Northwestern Mutual's new skyscraper gets underway.
Aug 26th, 2014 by Jeramey Jannene
