In Memory of Carole Alexy

Carole Alexy worked for more than 40 years as an advocate to end violence against women. Carole began her career in the domestic violence movement in 1976 when she helped to found the Bucks County program, A Woman's Place. She later became president of the PCADV board and joined the staff in 1983. Carole passed away on December 10.

In honor of Carole's amazing work on behalf of victims of domestic violence, the PCADV board has established The Carole Alexy Legacy Fund. Contributions to the Carole Alexy Legacy Fund are dedicated to support the efforts of PCADV to develop and implement policies to improve legal, social and economic aspects of the lives of victims of domestic violence and their families.

Donate to the Legacy fund in memory of Carole.

Susan Higginbotham selected to lead the Pennsylvania Coalition Against Domestic Violence as new executive director

After an extensive nationwide search for its new executive director, the Pennsylvania Coalition Against Domestic Violence (PCADV) board of directors announced today that it has named Susan Higginbotham to lead the Coalition. A committed advocate, Higginbotham brings to PCADV more than twenty-five years of experience dedicated to addressing mission-related issues including domestic violence, reproductive and sexual health, HIV/AIDS and LGBTQ health. She has been in executive leadership for twenty years. Read more about Susan Higginbotham