COVID-19 Resources in Philadelphia

No one deserves to be abused, and if you're feeling unsafe or experiencing abuse at home during COVID-19, you are not alone. We're here to help you.

1. Safety Planning for People Experiencing Domestic Violence

If you or someone you know is experiencing abuse and need help with creating a safety plan, our COVID-19 Safety Planning for Domestic Violence Survivors resource can help.

Many thanks to our Legal Center team for creating these strategies for safety!

Download Safety Planning PDF

2. Accessing Legal Services During COVID-19

Learn more about how to obtain legal protections from abuse during COVID-19.

***As of July 6, 2021, Philadelphia Family Court has resumed in-person operations.***


Learn more about legal services

3. Accessing Housing Programs During COVID-19

Learn more about how we're ensuring our emergency safe havens and transitional housing programs can remain open safely during the pandemic.

Learn more about housing

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Shakeda's Story

I was 5 years old when my mom got a new job as a manager at a local KFC. She met a gentleman there who was a suave, smooth kind of guy, rode a bike, didn’t care about authority, and was the opposite of my father. My mom fell hard for him.

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Lonnie & Jordan’s Story

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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Dana’s Story

Former emergency safe haven resident Dana*, exuded intelligence and bright-spirits, and had worked hard for her credentials.

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Trevor's Story

Trevor is a college student and advocate who shared his story at our 2018 iPledge Campaign press conference.

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Doreen Davis’ Story

Doreen Davis is a longtime supporter of Women Against Abuse who has used her expertise in traditional labor law to assist WAA for over two decades.

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LATICIA'S STORY

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

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Allison’s Story

Allison* cringed at her reflection in the mirror as she gently dabbed concealer over the bruises circling her eye.

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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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La historia de Candace

Al pensar en la violencia doméstica, a menudo se piensa en una víctima/sobreviviente adulta. Pero ¿qué sucede con los niños, las niñas y las personas jóvenes adultas que han experimentado abuso o han sentido miedo en sus propios hogares? Candace, quien trabajó como terapeuta en Women Against Abuse, fue testigo de cómo abusaban a su madre durante años y elige contar su historia sobre este aspecto de la violencia doméstica del que poco se habla. A continuación, sus palabras.

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Khadijah's Story

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

1.866.723.3014

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