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Pennsylvania Coalition Against Domestic Violence: Domestic Violence Services By County
(Separate Website)
Alphabetical list of Counties identifying domestic violence programs available in the counties.
These program typically provide crisis hotlines, counseling, education, shelter, and advocacy for victims of domestic violence.
By: Pennsylvania Coalition Against Domestic Violence
Find Legal Assistance to Get Protection from Domestic Violence
(Separate Website)
Click on the
Find Legal Assistancetab above to locate a legal service provider to assist you in getting protection from domestic violence.
By: PALawHELP.org
Information on Local Court Procedures
(Separate Website)
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Court Informationtab above and look under "Pennsylvania Courts Self-Help Centers, Information and Forms" for additional information on Protection From Abuse procedures that may be in effect in your county.
Dependable Access for Victimization Expenses (DAVE) Online Claim Filing System
(Separate Website)
This Victims Compensation Assistance Program (Program) helps victims of crime in Pennsylvania with expenses related to a crime. You may use this site to file a claim for compensation.
By: Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency
County-Specific Online Resources, Self-Help Resources and Forms
(Separate Website)
Click on the title ro view resources from the "Self Help (Pro Se) Forms and Information" subtopic.
By: PALawHELP.org
Information from the Pennsylvania Legal Aid Network
Protection From Abuse
Information on the Protection From Abuse Act
By: Pennsylvania Legal Aid Network, Inc.
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General Protection From Abuse Information
(Separate Website)
Information on Protection From Abuse Orders in Pennsylvania
By: Laurel Legal Services, Inc.
Protection From Abuse
Information for victims of domestic violence on protection orders under a law called the Protection From Abuse Act.
This brochure is made possible by a grant from the U.S. Department of Justice.
By: MidPenn Legal Services
Protection From Abuse Orders (PFA)
(Separate Website)
Chapter 9 of Family Law Manual, developed by North Penn Legal Services.
Full Manual. By: North Penn Legal Services
Housing Rights of Domestic Violence Survivors (Video)
This video discusses the federal housing rights of victims of domestic violence under the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA).
By: Neighborhood Legal Services Association
Family Law Manual
This handbook provides useful information about common Family Law issues. If you need Family
Law help, this handbook has good suggestions about some of the most common areas of Family
Law. This handbook also gives answers to commonly asked questions.
By: North Penn Legal Services
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General Assistance: Can it be Made Accessible to Survivors of Domestic Violence?
(Separate Website)
A guide on General Assistance (GA) eligibility for people affected by domestic violence.
By: Community Legal Services
Have You Been a Victim of Domestic Violence? You Can Claim "Good Cause" Not to File for Support
(Separate Website)
Information on domestic violence exemptions to the requirement that you file for child support when applying for public assistance.
By: Community Legal Services
You Can be Excused from Welfare Department Rules Because of Domestic Violence
(Separate Website)
Information on obtaining a waiver from welfare rules based on domestic violence.
By: Community Legal Services
Money! Money! Money! (Video)
Consumer Law Tips for Survivors of Domestic Violence.
By: Neighborhood Legal Services Association
Protection From Abuse (PDF)
(Separate Website)
This fact sheet offers a brief overview of the Protection From Abuse Act.
By: Disability Rights Network of Pennsylvania
Information from Bar Associations and Other Legal Organizations
Protection from Abuse
(Separate Website)
Consumer information pamphlet from the Pennsylvania Bar Association.
By: Pennsylvania Bar Association
Abuse
(Separate Website)
Information on the Pennsylvania Protection from Abuse Act from the Erie County Bar Association.
By: Erie County Bar Association
Know Your Rights - Domestic Violence
(Separate Website)
Brochure on domestic violence from the American Bar Association.
By: American Bar Association Commission on Domestic Violence
Read this in:
Spanish / Español
Domestic Violence Safety Plan: Safety Tips for You and Your Family
(Separate Website)
Whether or not you feel able to leave an abuser, there are things you can do to make yourself and your family safer.
By: American Bar Association
Read this in:
Chinese / 中文
,
Japanese / 日本語
,
Spanish / Español
Pennsylvania PFA Act
(Separate Website)
Text of the Protection From Abuse Act and related information in PDF format.
By: Protection From Abuse Database
Battered Spouse, Children & Parents
(Separate Website)
Information about immigrant visa petitions under the Violence against Women Act (VAWA). VAWA allows certain spouses, children and parents of U.S. citizens and permanent residents (green card holders) to file a petition for themselves without the abusers? knowledge.
By: U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
Information on the Legal Rights Available to Immigrant Victims of Domestic Violence in the United States and Facts about Immigrating on a Marriage-Based Visa
(Separate Website)
This fact sheet will explain domestic violence and inform immigrants of their legal rights in the United States.
By: U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
Immigration Options for Victims of Crimes
(Separate Website)
Brochure providing information for Law Enforcement, Healthcare Providers, and Others on options for victims of crime.
By: U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
Beaver County - Steps to Obtain a Temporary Protection From Abuse Order
(Separate Website)
Instructions on how to obtain a protective order from the Court of Common Pleas of Beaver County.
By: Beaver County Court of Common Pleas
Domestic Violence Publications/Resources
(Separate Website)
Information surrounding domestic violence such as awareness issues, protection from abuse orders, stalking, facts about victims and batterers, and more.
By: Pennsylvania Coalition Against Domestic Violence
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