April 26, 2014
at 11:30 am - LOVE Park, 1500 JFK Boulevard, Philadelphia, PA 19103
Our Mission and Services
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.
Our Mission
The mission of Women
Against Abuse is to provide quality, compassionate, and nonjudgmental services
in a manner that fosters self-respect and independence in persons experiencing
intimate partner violence and to lead the struggle to end domestic violence
through advocacy and community education.
Our Core Services
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 haven for victims of
domestic violence.
New Safe Haven - Spring 2014: After years of turning away thousands of
requests for space in its current safe haven, Women Against Abuse will be launching
a second 100-bed safe haven!
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.
Stephanie Doty
Women’s Issues Matter
April 12, 2014
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