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• Fulton County: Information for Victims of Domestic Violence

  Information on services available to victims of domestic violence and on getting a Protection From Abuse order in Fulton County. Content Detail

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  Fulton County

• Housing Rights of Domestic Violence Survivors

  This classroom offers information from several sources on the housing rights of domestic violence survivors. Read More

• Lawrence County: PFA (Protection From Abuse) Coordinator/Lawyer Referral

  The PFA Coordinator/Lawyer Referral is part of the Court Administration and is responsible for the processing of all Protection From Abuse Petitions, and is also the referral service for lawyers in Lawrence County. Content Detail

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  Lawrence County Court of Common Pleas

• Lehigh County: Protection From Abuse Office

  Information Lehigh County Court of Common Pleas on the services provided by the Protection From Abuse office in Lehigh County. Content Detail

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  Lehigh County Court of Common Pleas

• 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

• Montgomery County: Protection From Abuse

  Information on Protection From Abuse procedures in Montgomery County. Content Detail

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  Montgomery County Courts

• Northampton County: Protection From Abuse Information

  Information on Protection From Abuse services in Northampton county. Content Detail

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  Court of Common Pleas of Northampton County website

• Options for Civil Protection Orders in Pennsylvania

  In Pennsylvania, there are three different civil protection order options that offer victims of certain crimes relief from further harm from their perpetrator. Learn about the different options and which one might be best for your situation. Read More

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  Pennsylvania Coalition Against Rape

• Pennsylvania Health Law Project

  Pennsylvania Health Law Project (PHLP) is a statewide, nonprofit, public interest law firm providing free legal services to low-income persons, victims of crime, seniors, and persons with disabilities having trouble accessing public healthcare such as Medicaid (called Medical Assistance in Pennsylvania) coverage and/or services. Read More

• PFA Procedures in Allegheny County

  Information on how to get a PFA in Allegheny County, PA. Content Detail

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  Neighborhood Legal Services Association

• Philadelphia County (PFA): Protection from Abuse in Philadelphia County

  Information from the Family Law Section of the Philadelphia Bar Association on how to obtain a Protection from Abuse Order in Philadelphia County. Read More

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  Family Law Section of the Philadelphia Bar Association

• Protection from Abuse

  Fact Sheet from the Youth Justice Project on the rights of youth to obtain Protection From Abuse from a family member or romantic partner. [PDF] Content Detail

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  Youth Justice Project

• 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

• Teen Parent Rights When DHS Investigates

  Fact sheet from the Youth Justice Project proving information to teen parents who might be under investigation by the Department of Human Services concerning allegations of child abuse or neglect. Content Detail

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  Youth Justice Project

• Teen Parents in Care

  Fact sheet from the Youth Justice Project providing information for teen parents in care, who are young mothers and fathers who are placed by the Department of Human Services in foster care, a mother/baby placement, or other placement. Content Detail

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  Youth Justice Project