Resources for Teens

Learn about Teen Dating Violence

If you need help for Teen Dating Violence

Philadelphia Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-866-SAFE-014


National Teen Dating Abuse Helpline: 1-866-331-9474


National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-7233

Counseling

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Congreso de Latinos Unidos:

215-763-8870 x1317

Child, medical, and legal advocacy; individual counseling; and support groups in both English and Spanish


Lutheran Settlement House:

215-426-8610 x236

Crisis intervention counseling, ongoing individual and group counseling, court accompaniment, and medical advocacy in both English and Spanish


Women In Transition: LifeLine:

215-751-1111

Empowerment counseling and referrals for female victims of domestic violence


The Attic Youth Center:

215-545-4331

Counseling, support groups, prevention case management, HIV testing and counseling, job readiness training, tutoring, life skills, and social activities


Shelter

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Women Against Abuse Emergency Shelter:

1-866-SAFE-014

Emergency housing for adults experiencing domestic violence and their children


Youth Emergency Shelter:

215-787-0633

Immediate shelter and care for runaway and homeless adolescents


Runaway Youth Program:

1-800-371-7233

24-hour information hotline and emergency shelter for adolescents who have run away from home or who are dealing with a personal crisis. Walk-ins welcome at the YES shelter (1526 Fairmount Avenue)


Legal Resources

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Women Against Abuse Legal Center:

215-686-7082

Free legal representation and court advocacy for people experiencing domestic violence

Mazzoni Center Legal Services Department:

215-563-0657

www.mazzonicenter.org/legal

No-cost or low-cost legal assistance to low-income and underserved populations

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Mike

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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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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Jamie's Story

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

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La Historia de Dineth

Probablemente tenía 8 o 9 años la primera vez que fuimos a un refugio de Women Against Abuse, a mediados de la década de los ochenta. Era en [el oeste de Philadelphia], porque mi mamá estaba en una situación de violencia doméstica y necesitábamos encontrar un lugar seguro en el que vivir.

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Overbrook Presbyterian’s Story

The Women’s Dining Circle of Overbrook Presbyterian Church knows how to make fundraising down right fun. In January, the Dining Circle hosted a dinner that raised over $1,200 for Women Against Abuse.

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Justine’s Story

Justine got to know Eric in college, while working part time at a Virginia-based home improvement store. They began casually dating in 1999, eventually marrying in May of 2006. Looking back, her sister, Lauren, can see the red flags.

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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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La Historia de Tamika

Tenía 23 años, era madre soltera y estaba embarazada de mi segunda hija. Mi prometido tenía problemas con el consumo de alcohol y recibí muchos golpes y moretones hasta que nació nuestra hija. Me di cuenta de que si no me iba, mis hijas no me verían como una persona fuerte.

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Un nuevo comienzo para Natalie

Ingresar al albergue seguro de Women Against Abuse, realmente irse para siempre, fue la culminación de 10 años de abuso en la relación; más discusiones, amenazas y noches sin dormir de las que Natalie* podría contar. Tenían hijos en común, compartían la vida y dependían del otro económicamente. No era fácil ponerle un fin a la relación.

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Renee’s Story

Renee Norris Jones experienced 7 years of domestic violence at a time when few resources existed to help victims escape abuse.

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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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