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House OKs protections for hospital workers

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BOSTON — Beacon Hill lawmakers are moving to increase protections for health care workers in response to skyrocketing acts of violence against nurses and other hospital staff in recent years.

A proposal approved by the state House of Representatives last week would set new criminal charges specifically for violence and intimidation against health care workers and require hospitals and state public health officials to establish new standards for dealing with security risks at medical facilities.

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By Christian M. Wade | Statehouse Reporter

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November 26, 2025
House OKs protections for hospital workers

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BOSTON — Beacon Hill lawmakers are moving to increase protections for health care workers in response to skyrocketing acts of violence against nurses and other hospital staff in recent years.

A proposal approved by the state House of Representatives last week would set new criminal charges specifically for violence and intimidation against health care workers and require hospitals and state public health officials to establish new standards for dealing with security risks at medical facilities.

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By Christian M. Wade | Statehouse Reporter

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November 24, 2025
Transitions PA legal advocate was once a client

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LEWISBURG — Stephanie Balliet discovered her life’s work amid one of the most difficult times in her young life.

Following an assault by a stranger at the age of 12 while attending a sleepover at a friend’s house, Balliet received services from Transitions PA during the ensuing three-year-long court case involving her alleged abuser.

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