Women Against Abuse

“We were just a couple trying to make a relationship work,” reflected Laticia.

Alyssa* had been living with her parents and was restricted to a wheelchair due to under-developed limbs.

Up until three years ago, Kathleen's* life was defined by her husband's moods, needs and whims.

Sara* was a victim of domestic violence who transformed into a strong and capable mother with support from Women Against Abuse.

Mike, a former police detective with the Philadelphia Police Department, has been working as the police liaison for Women Against Abuse, so that he can help survivors in ways he couldn’t as a detective.

Sarah joined Women Against Abuse in September 2010 through a partnership program with the German peace and volunteer organization ARSP.

“This is not OK; this is not who I will be; I will love my children; violence will not be allowed in my home.”

Sheila arrived at the Women Against Abuse Emergency Shelter after waking up in a hospital emergency room.

When a survivor's child was in trouble, Beth Huffman helped organize a press conference to get the story out on behalf of Women Against Abuse's Legal Center.

The life-saving work that Women Against Abuse achieves each day would not be possible without the support of advocates in the community.