The Real Cost of Domestic Violence
Domestic violence programs are at a tipping point, nearing a financial crisis that threatens the ability to keep their doors open to victims and survivors who are fleeing life-threatening violence in their own homes. The Real Cost of Domestic Violence is a campaign to raise the alarm about the dire need for more funding for domestic violence service providers, organized by the Pennsylvania Coalition Against Domestic Violence and their 59 member programs. Survivors can’t afford to wait another year.
Tackling Domestic Violence in Pennsylvania
PCADV’s 59 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.
Domestic Violence Statistics
victims died from domestic violence in Pennsylvania in 2022
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
PCADV’s Economic Justice Campaign 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.
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Sep 30
Safer America Summit Hosted by Philadelphia Eagles
Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia, PAJoin PCADV, the Philadelphia Eagles, White House Office of Gun Prevention, and local violence prevention organizations as we elevate the life-saving progress that has contributed to a safe Philadelphia.
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Oct 1
Domestic Violence Awareness Month Memorial Vigil
State Capitol, Harrisburg, PASave the date for PCADV’s #DVAM Memorial Vigil on October 1, 2024. #Every1KnowsSome1 impacted by domestic violence, and everyone has a place in the movement to end domestic violence. Join us from 6-7 p.m. at the state capitol in Harrisburg, PA as we remember the lives lost to domestic violence over the past year, honor the resiliency and hope of survivors, and recognize the hard work of domestic violence advocates across the state.
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Oct 17
Purple Thursday!
NationwideWear purple to show your support of domestic violence survivors and your commitment to ending abuse! Take a selfie in your purple and share why you wear purple or who you wear it for with #PurpleThursday #Every1KnowsSome1 #DVAM. Add DVAM stickers to your stories by searching for PCADV or Every1KnowsSome1.
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Oct 24
GiveForDV Day of Giving!
NationwideThere are many ways to give this GiveForDV! Make a monetary gift, or make a gift of your time by volunteering at your local program. Multiply your impact with your own fundraiser and encourage friends and family to support survivors all month!
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