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'''Women Against Abuse''', a 501(c)3 nonprofit agency, is Philadelphia’s leading domestic violence advocate and service provider and among the largest domestic violence agencies in the country. | '''Women Against Abuse''', a 501(c)3 nonprofit agency, is Philadelphia’s leading domestic violence advocate and service provider and among the largest domestic violence agencies in the country. | ||
Women Against Abuse strives to provide a continuum of care—from telephone crisis counseling to long-term supportive housing—in a manner that promotes victim safety, autonomy and dignity. | |||
* Safe Haven: Since 1977, Women Against Abuse has operated Philadelphia’s only safe havens for victims of domestic violence. | |||
* Legal Center: The Women Against Abuse Legal Center is among the first in the nation to dedicated to victims of domestic violence. | |||
* Sojourner House: Women Against Abuse operates the region’s first transitional housing program for abused women and children. | |||
* Safe at Home Program: The Safe at Home Program provides survivors with community-based aftercare services and financial assistance to safely transition to homes in the community. | |||
* Philadelphia Domestic Violence Hotline: Women Against Abuse leads the 24-hour, citywide hotline, a central point of access for crisis counseling, safety planning and referrals. | |||
* Education and Training: Women Against Abuse educators train professionals, students, survivors and community members to effectively intervene in the cycle of abuse. | |||
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Revision as of 01:56, 13 June 2016
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Women Against Abuse, a 501(c)3 nonprofit agency, is Philadelphia’s leading domestic violence advocate and service provider and among the largest domestic violence agencies in the country.
Women Against Abuse strives to provide a continuum of care—from telephone crisis counseling to long-term supportive housing—in a manner that promotes victim safety, autonomy and dignity.
- Safe Haven: Since 1977, Women Against Abuse has operated Philadelphia’s only safe havens for victims of domestic violence.
- Legal Center: The Women Against Abuse Legal Center is among the first in the nation to dedicated to victims of domestic violence.
- Sojourner House: Women Against Abuse operates the region’s first transitional housing program for abused women and children.
- Safe at Home Program: The Safe at Home Program provides survivors with community-based aftercare services and financial assistance to safely transition to homes in the community.
- Philadelphia Domestic Violence Hotline: Women Against Abuse leads the 24-hour, citywide hotline, a central point of access for crisis counseling, safety planning and referrals.
- Education and Training: Women Against Abuse educators train professionals, students, survivors and community members to effectively intervene in the cycle of abuse.