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 StatisticsYOUR VOICE MATTERS
Be an advocate for survivors of domestic violence.
Use your voice to support victims and survivors of domestic violence. By signing up to become an advocate, you will receive action alerts from PCADV when it’s time to contact your elected officials about policies that impact survivors. The actions only take a minute or two of your time to complete, but make a huge impact.
You 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 1
Domestic Violence Awareness Month
NationwideOctober is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Join PCADV all month long as we recognize and support survivors of domestic violence.
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Oct 17
DVAM Memorial Vigil
State Capitol, Harrisburg, PAJoin us 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 19
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 26
GiveForDV 2023
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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