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 Awareness Month Ceremony
Domestic Violence Statistics
victims died from domestic violence in Pennsylvania in 2018
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.
Donate TodayFeatured Events
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Oct 21
Domestic Violence Awareness Month Ceremony
PA State Capitol, Harrisburg Event Info -
Oct 7
2020 PCADV Conference
Harrisburg PAPCADV will have our biennial statewide conference October 7-9, 2020 in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. The theme of the conference will be “Domestic Violence at the Intersections of Race, Class, and Gender”. We hope you will join us!
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