PCADV Board of Directors elects new president
Effective July 1, 2020, Vashti Bledsoe assumed the role of PCADV’s Board President. Bledsoe, who is the Bilingual Domestic Violence Program Director for Lutheran Settlement House in Philadelphia, has served […]
Response to Recent Acts of Racism
Our nation is hurting. As we navigate this pandemic, politicians are weighing lives against economics and politics. Surpassing a grim milestone of 100,000 lives lost to the COVID-19 crisis, simultaneously, […]
Instances of sexual abuse and domestic violence increase during crises
A joint media statement from PCADV, PCAR, and the Center for Children’s Justice HARRISBURG — Today, Pennsylvania’s leading voices for victims of child abuse, domestic violence and sexual assault issued […]
PCADV Responds to Governor Wolf’s Budget Proposal
The Pennsylvania Coalition Against Domestic Violence (PCADV) applauds Governor Wolf in his efforts to focus on Pennsylvania’s most vulnerable and underserved populations and in prioritizing the implementation of the recommendations […]
PCADV Delivers Testimony at Special Council on Gun Violence Prevention
CEO Susan Higginbotham Discusses Domestic Violence and Firearms Today, Susan Higginbotham, PCADV CEO, presented testimony on the intersection of guns and domestic violence as part of a panel to discuss […]
PCADV and Second Lady Gisele Fetterman Honor 123 Lives Lost to Domestic Violence in Pennsylvania at Capitol Ceremony
HARRISBURG, Pa., (October 21, 2019) — The Pennsylvania Coalition Against Domestic Violence (PCADV), joined by partners, advocates, legislators and volunteers, today held its annual Domestic Violence Awareness Month Ceremony at the […]
PCADV Announces New Domestic Violence Services Provider for Adams County
HARRISBURG, Pa., (September 6, 2019) — The Pennsylvania Coalition Against Domestic Violence (PCADV) announces that the YWCA Hanover has been selected to provide domestic violence services in Adams County. PCADV […]
PCADV seeks proposals for strategic planning consultant
The Pennsylvania Coalition Against Domestic Violence (PCADV) is seeking proposals for a consultant to design and lead a strategic planning process, including the development of a theory of change. Qualified […]
PCADV Lauds Signing of Governor’s Executive Order on Vulnerable Populations
The Pennsylvania Coalition Against Domestic Violence (PCADV) commends Governor Tom Wolf for signing his “Protection of Vulnerable Populations” Executive Order today. The Order establishes an Office of Advocacy and Reform […]
PCADV Applauds Senator Casey for Introduction of Bill to Reauthorize Family Violence Prevention and Services Act
HARRISBURG, Pa. — The Pennsylvania Coalition Against Domestic Violence (PCADV) applauds U.S. Senator Bob Casey for introduction of legislation to reauthorize the Family Violence Prevention Services Act (FVPSA). “Senator Casey continues to […]