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• 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

• 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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  Women's Law Project

• Is Domestic Violence A Problem For You? You Can Be Excused From Welfare Department Rules Because of Domestic Violence

  Information and form to be used to request a waiver of Department of Human Services rules due to Domestic Violence. Read More

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  Community Legal Services of Philadelphia

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  Spanish / Español

  Russian / Pусский

  Vietnamese / Tiếng Việt

  Chinese (Traditional) / 中文

• You Can Claim "GOOD CAUSE" Not to File For Child Support if You Are a Victim of Domestic Violence

  If you get welfare benefits, the welfare office will expect you to file for child support. This provides information from Community Legal Services of Philadelphia on when you have "good cause" not to file for support due to domestic violence. Content Detail

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  Community Legal Services of Philadelphia

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  Spanish / Español

  Russian / Pусский

  Vietnamese / Tiếng Việt

  Chinese (Traditional) / 中文

• 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