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Domestic Violence & Protection From Abuse

Legal Information > HELP for Victims of Domestic Violence

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

• 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

• Find Your Local Domestic Violence Program - Pennsylvania Coalition Against Domestic Violence

  Help centers across the state provide free, confidential counseling, shelter, legal, and economic services for domestic violence victims and their children. Locate a center near you using your city or zip code; or your current location identified by your mobile device or computer. Content Detail

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  Pennsylvania Coalition Against Domestic Violence

• 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

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  Spanish / Español

• The Protection From Sexual Violence and Intimidation Act

  Information from the Pennsylvania Coalition on Domestic Violence about the new Protection From Sexual Violence and Intimidation Act that went into effect on July 1, 2015. The new law extends additional protections to individuals who may not be covered by the provisions of the Protection From Abuse Act. Content Detail

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  Pennsylvania Coalition Against Domestic Violence

• 3 Tips If You Are Planning To Leave An Abusive Relationship (Video)

  The Pennsylvania Coalition Against Domestic Violence offers safety tips it you are planning to leave an abusive relationship. Read More

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  Pennsylvania Coalition Against Domestic Violence