PCADV is pleased to announce the release of four Competitive Requests for Proposals for the 2019-20 funding cycle.
Learn MoreTackling Domestic Violence in Pennsylvania
PCADV’s 60 community-based domestic violence programs work every day to create pathways to safety and justice for victims of domestic violence and their children, working collaboratively to end the domestic violence epidemic in Pennsylvania.
PCADV/PCAR Joint Advocacy Day
Domestic Violence Statistics
victims died from domestic violence in Pennsylvania in 2017
served/year Pennsylvania’s local domestic violence programs help victims & their children find safety
deaths from domestic violence in Pennsylvania over the past 10 years
The numbers — the stories — are staggering.
View Pennsylvania StatisticsYou can help us stop abuse and rebuild survivors’ lives.
Get InvolvedStanding with Survivors
The annual Purple Purse fundraiser helps provide financial empowerment & life-saving resources to survivors and their families as they find a path to safety and rebuild their lives.
Survivor Story “I was finally in control of my destiny.”
“… When the Judge granted the Protection From Abuse Order (PFA) I wanted to shout out loud. Instead, I thanked her, I smiled, I turned and walked out of the courtroom to the rest of my life. I was finally in control of my destiny.” -Survivor
You can help victims like her regain control of their lives.
Donate TodayFeatured Events
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Mar 21
International Day for the Elimination of Racism
This year’s theme is mitigating and countering rising nationalist populism and extreme supremacist ideologies.
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May 7
PCADV/PCAR Joint Advocacy Day
State CapitolJoin as advocates fill the State Capitol to advocate for policies that help victims and survivors of domestic and sexual violence. This year’s theme is Passing Policies that Help Pennsylvania.
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Jun 15
World Elder Abuse Awareness Day
1 in 6 individuals has experienced some form of abuse in the past year. This day brings global attention to this issue.
Learn About our Intimate Partner Violence in Later Life Initiative