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This section of PALawHelp.org has information and resources about Domestic Violence and Protection From Abuse issues in Pennsylvania.

• Abuse

  Information on the Pennsylvania Protection from Abuse Act from the Erie County Bar Association. Content Detail

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  Erie County Bar Association

• Battered Spouse, Children & Parents - Immigrant Visa Petitions

  Information from the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services about immigrant visa petitions under the Violence against Women Act (VAWA). VAWA allows certain spouses, children, and parents of U.S. citizens and certain spouses and children of permanent residents (Green Card holders) to file a petition for themselves, without the abuser's knowledge. This allows victims to seek both safety and independence from their abuser, who is not notified about the filing. Content Detail

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  U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

• Civil Protection Orders - Bilingual Forms

  Bilingual information and forms regarding obtaining protection through a Protection from Abuse Order or a Protection of Victims of Sexual Violence and/or Intimidation Order. Content Detail

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  Pennsylvania's Unified Judicial System

• Dependable Access for Victimization Expenses (DAVE) Online Claim Filing System

  This Victims Compensation Assistance Program helps victims of crime in Pennsylvania with expenses related to a crime. You may use this site to file a claim for compensation. Content Detail

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  Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency

• Domestic Violence and Welfare Support Requirements

  Information from the Women's Law Project and Philadelphia Bar Association about the requirement that families who receive cash assistance from the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) or General Assistance (GA) programs apply for child or spousal support unless excused for good cause. [PDF] Content Detail

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  Women's Law Project and Philadelphia Bar Association

• Domestic Violence Publications and Resources - Women's Law Project

  Resources for victims of domestic violence from the Women's Law Project. Content Detail

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  Women's Law Project

• Domestic Violence Publications/Resources - Pennsylvania Coalition Against Domestic Violence

  Information from the Pennsylvania Coalition Against Domestic Violence surrounding domestic violence such as awareness issues, protection from abuse orders, stalking, facts about victims and batterers, and more. Content Detail

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  Pennsylvania Coalition Against Domestic Violence

• Family Law for Teen Parents

  Family Law for Teen Parents is a complete guide from Philadelphia Legal Assistance for teen parents about their rights and responsibilities when it comes to paternity, child custody, child support, protection from abuse, and emancipation. The guide features easy-to-follow graphics and plenty of real-world examples, targeted towards teen parents and their advocates, and includes a resource guide for teens who need extra help. [PDF] Read More

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  Philadelphia Legal Assistance

• 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. [PDF] Read More

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  North Penn Legal Services

• Find Legal Assistance to Get Protection from Domestic Violence

  Click on the Find Legal Help tab above to locate a legal service provider to assist you in getting protection from domestic violence. Content Detail

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  PALawHELP.org

• Forms - Pennsylvania Courts

  Listing of forms available for use by the public in Pennsylvania Courts. Content Detail

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  Administrative Office of Pennsylvania Courts

• Getting a Protection From Abuse Order - Pennsylvania (Video)

  This video from Philadelphia Legal Assistance explains the court process for obtaining a Protection From Abuse Order. The video is part of Philadelphia Legal Assistance's "Make Your Case" video series. Read More

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  Philadelphia Legal Assistance

  Read this in:

  Spanish / Español

  French / Français

  Vietnamese / Tiếng Việt

• Help for Domestic Violence Victims Living in Federally Subsidized or Public Housing [Video]

  Watch this video from Statewide Legal Services of Connecticut and CTLawHelp.org to learn your rights under the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) if you live in federally subsidized housing or have a Section 8 voucher. This video covers federal laws, so the information is true no matter what state you live in. Read More

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  Statewide Legal Services of Connecticut and CTLawHelp.org

  Read this in:

  Spanish / Español

• Housing Resourses for Victims of Crime from PASafeLaw.org

  Victims of crime often have a hard time finding or keeping housing. The following resources are intended to assist you in obtaining housing and avoiding an improper eviction. Content Detail

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  PASafeLaw

• Housing Rights for Victims of Domestic and Sexual Violence in Phiiladelphia County

  Flyer describing the housing rights of victims of domestic and sexual violence under local Philadelphia law. Content Detail

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  Community Legal Services of Philadelphia