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Domestic Violence & Protection From Abuse
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This section of PALawHelp.org has information and resources about Domestic Violence and Protection From Abuse issues in Pennsylvania.
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Domestic Violence and Welfare Support Requirements
Information from the Women's Law Project and Philadelphia Bar Association, hosted by the Philadelphia Bar Association website, 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] Read More
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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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Getting Protection From Abuse Orders in Philadelphia During the Pandemic
Information on obtaining protective orders in Philadelphia during the coronavirus pandemic. Content Detail
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Know Your Rights: Domestic Violence and Assisted Housing
This brochure prepared by the National Housing Law Project and provided through MidPenn Legal Services offers information on the rights provided under the Violence Against Women Act to residents of public housing, Section 8 housing, or supportive housing for the elderly or disabled. Content Detail
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PFA Quiz
Interactive quiz from PFACS and Safenet (Erie) providing the answers to some frequently asked questions about Protection From Abuse Orders. Content Detail
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Philadelphia County (PFA): Information on Protection From Abuse (PFA) in Philadelphia County
Information from Women's Law Project and Philadelphia Legal Assistance on how to file a PFA Petition; How to prepare for your hearing; and What to expect in Family Court. [PDF] Content Detail
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Protection From Abuse: Help Is Just A Phone Call Away (Video)
This video from the Pennsylvania Coalition Against Domestic Violence is a 2 1/2-minute primer on how domestic violence victims may obtain a protection-from-abuse court order against an abusive partner. Read More
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Protection From Abuse in Philadelphia - Emergency Domestic Violence Orders
Information on the Philadelphia Emergency Domestic Violence site, which is responsible for issuance of Emergency Protection from Abuse Orders. It is located at the Criminal Justice Center, Room B-03 at 1301 Filbert St, Philadelphia, PA (215-683-7280). The office is open daily after 5 p.m. (until 8 a.m. when Family Court re-opens). It is open 24 hours on weekends and holidays. [PDF] Content Detail
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Protection From Abuse (PDF)
This fact sheet from the Disability Rights Pennsylvania offers a brief overview of the Protection From Abuse Act. Content Detail
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Strangulation
Resource from the Pennsylvania Coalition Against Domestic Violence about Strangulation and Pennsylvania's Strangulation Law including a webinar describing what the law covers and how it works. Content Detail