“Temptation is a magical word. It can transform wrongdoers into victims, and predators into prey, all without the knowledge, consent, or participation of the object of desire," say guest columnists Lila Slovak and Monique Howard.

An alarming drop in calls to the Philadelphia Domestic Violence Hotline during the pandemic can be attributed to the difficulty victims, who are isolated and afraid, have had in reaching out for help when sheltering with their abusers.

"For many people, the coronavirus-related stay at home order has resulted in victims of sexual violence being quarantined with their abusers," says guest columnist Dr. Monique Howard.

Nonprofits and mission-driven organizations across the city were busy making their presence felt this past month.