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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 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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  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

• 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

• Money! Money! Money! (Video)

  Consumer Law Tips for Survivors of Domestic Violence: Basic ideas about money management, some good ideas and some mistakes to avoid. Read More

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  Neighborhood Legal Services Association

• 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

• Protection Order Resources for Victims of Crime from PASafeLaw.org

  Protection orders can be powerful tools in helping to keep victims of crime safe. Civil protection orders are meant to help keep victims safe. A judge will sign the order to stop the abuser from contacting and abusing the victim and may also provide other forms of relief, including custody, relinquishment of firearms, and/or eviction of the abuser, that help assure victim safety and security. Content Detail

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  PASafeLaw

• Protection Orders: How to File for a Protection Order in Pennsylvania (Video)

  This video from the Pennsylvania Courts provides detailed step-by-step instructions on how to file for a protection order. The video will prepare victims for what to expect when they file a protection order by offering a detailed description of each step involved in the filing process. Read More

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  Administrative Office of Pennsylvania Courts

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  Spanish / Español

• Rape Crisis Centers

  Call 1-888-772-7227 or follow the link to locate your local rape crisis center. Information is provided on the locations of Pennsylvania Rape Crisis Centers and services provided by the centers. Read More

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  Pennsylvania Coalition Against Rape

• Sexual Violence Against Farmworkers: A Guidebook for Legal Providers

  The goal of this guidebook from the Southern Poverty Law Center is to increase the knowledge and skills of legal professionals so that you can better serve farmworkers who have experienced sexual violence. It provides helpful explanations about the life and work of farmworkers as well as unique issues that may impact the services you provide. Content Detail

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  Southern Poverty Law Center