PA Coalition Against Domestic Violence

PA Coalition Against Domestic Violence (PCADV) a private non-profit organization, is proud to have been the first domestic violence coalition in the country. The Coalition coordinates a statewide network of community-based programs and administers the contract for domestic violence services in Pennsylvania. In addition to providing life-saving services in every county of the commonwealth, PCADV focuses on public development, training and technical assistance, public information, and education. PCADV offers consultation and technical expertise to state domestic violence coalitions, private and government agencies, and state and federal policy-makers; provides information and resource materials to the media and general public; provides extensive training to law enforcement and criminal justice personnel, health care providers, religious leaders, drug and alcohol counselors, batterer intervention service providers, and other professionals who seek justice and safety for battered women. PCADV advoates on behalf of battered women through the development and passage of legislation strengthening legal protections; the promotion of public policies that meet the needs of battered women; and the pursuit of additional funding for programs to adequately respond to the ever-increasing requests for services and safety.