Legal Aid

Women Against Abuse Legal Center:

215-686-7082

100 S Broad St., Suite 1500, M-F 9am-5pm

Provides free legal representation and advocacy for victims of domestic violence in Protection from Abuse and related matters.


Community Legal Services:

www.clsphila.org

Main Office: 1424 Chestnut St., Phone: 215-981-3700

North Philadelphia Law Center: 1410 W. Erie Ave., Phone: 215-227-2400

3638 N. Broad St.

Civil issues such as welfare, housing, utilities, language access, consumer law


Philadelphia Court System

Family Court:

1501 Arch Street. Domestic Violence Unit: 215-686-3511

https://courts.phila.gov/common-pleas/family/

District Attorney (Criminal Court):

Three South Penn Square (Corner of Juniper and South Penn Square)

215-686-8000

www.phila.gov/districtattorney

Juanita Kidd Stout Center for Criminal Justice (Criminal Justice Center):

1301 Filbert Street (location for filing emergency PFAs)


Philadelphia Family Court Help Center

1501 Arch Street, 11th Floor

Hours: Monday-Friday, 12:00pm-3:00pm

Legal information about child custody


Philadelphia Legal Assistance:

215-981-3800

www.philalegal.org

718 Arch Street, Suite 300N.

Abuse, custody, support, divorce, public benefits, consumer law, etc.


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Jamie's Story

Jamie shared her story at the 2019 iPledge Campaign press conference.

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William’s Story

William Spratley flicks through the text messages on his phone until he finds the one he’s been looking for. It’s from his 27-year old daughter, Ameya, and it’s the last words he will ever exchange with her.

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Candace's Story

When people consider domestic violence (DV), they often think of the adult victim/survivor. But what about the children who have seen or experienced the abuse; the boys, girls and young adults who have been afraid in their own home? Candace, who worked as a therapist at Women Against Abuse, witnessed her mother being abused for many years, is choosing to share her story to shine a light on this little told aspect of DV. These are her words.

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Beth Huffman's Story

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It was young love, and it felt exciting. Looking back, there were red flags early on, but I didn’t see them at the time.

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Mike's Story

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.

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Lucia’s Story

Lucia* came to the Women Against Abuse emergency shelter pregnant and with five children.

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

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Sarah’s Story

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

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Sara’s Story

Meet Sara, a survivor of domestic violence, who overcame an abusive relationship and navigated a new country, all while parenting two children.

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If you or someone you know needs help, call our toll-free 24-hour Hotline:

1.866.723.3014

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