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• Additional Resources on Domestic Violence and Protection From Abuse from PALawHelp.org

  Full listing of resources on Domestic Violence and Protection From Abuse appearing on PALawHelp.org Content Detail

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  PALawHELP.org

• 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

• Criminal Justice Advocacy & Support Directory - Guide to Services for Pennsylvania Inmates, Victims of Crime & Their Families

  The purpose of this directory is to provide a comprehensive listing of agencies in Pennsylvania, and to some extent nationally, which serves the needs of inmates, ex-offenders, victims of crimes and their families, criminal justice professionals, volunteers and support persons. Content Detail

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  CentrePeace and Pennsylvania Institutional Law Project

• Domestic Violence and Welfare Support Requirements

  Information from the Women's Law Project and Philadelphia Bar Association, hosted by the Philadelphia Courts 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] Content Detail

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  Women's Law Project and Philadelphia Bar Association

• 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

• 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

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  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

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  Spanish / Español

• Housing Rights for Victims of Domestic and Sexual Violence in Philadelphia 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

• Housing Rights of Domestic Violence Survivors (Video)

  This video from Neighborhood Legal Services Association discusses the federal housing rights of victims of domestic violence under the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA). Read More

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  Neighborhood Legal Services Association

• How to Obtain a Civil Protection Order (Video)

  This video from the Administrative Office of Pennsylvania Courts explains the process for obtaining a civil protection order from the courts. Read More

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  Administrative Office of Pennsylvania Courts

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  Spanish / Español

• 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

  This fact sheet from the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services will explain domestic violence and inform immigrants of their legal rights in the United States. Content Detail

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  U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

• PROJECT S.A.F.E. (Stop Abuse and Financial Exploitation) - Elder Abuse

  Information on SeniorLAW Center's Project S.A.F.E. (Stop Abuse and Financial Exploitation) which concentrates on the areas of elder abuse, domestic violence, and financial exploitation. Content Detail

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  SeniorLAW Center (Philadelphia)

• Protection From Abuse

  Information from Pennsylvania Legal Aid Network, Inc. on the protection available to you under the Pennsylvania Protection From Abuse Act. Read More

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  Pennsylvania Legal Aid Network, Inc.

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  Spanish / Español

• 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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  Pennsylvania Coalition Against Domestic Violence