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- EIN 25-1521327
- admin@peacefromdv.org
- (724) 223-5481
- 371 Low Hill Road Brownsville PA 15417 USA
- www.peacefromdv.org
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Causes: Domestic Violence, Family Violence Shelters, Homeless & Housing, Homeless Shelters
Mission: The mission of Domestic Violence Services of Southwestern PA is to increase awareness of domestic violence and its effect on the community, to empower those victimized by providing advocacy and safe and effective services, and to work for social change designed to eliminate domestic violence.
Programs: Domestic Violence Services of Southwestern PA is committed to providing services to individuals and their children who are abused or threatened with abuse. DVSSP is a safe, non-judgmental alternative to domestic violence. We are working toward making the community aware of the scope of domestic violence and its impact on individuals, the family, and society. We offer: Prevention efforts in the community aimed at changing knowledge, attitudes, beliefs, and behaviors to prevent domestic violence from happening in the first place; temporary safe houses; 24/7 hotlines; empowerment counseling and support groups for residents and non-residents; legal advocacy programs; housing and homelessness prevention services; mental health assessments and therapy for residents and non-residents; counseling and support services for children and youth; community education and training programs; formal evaluation to ensure superior services and programming; Information and referrals; advocacy and accompaniment; 24-hour transportation and intake; food, clothing, and personal care items for residents. Our free and confidential hotlines are available 24/7 to survivors of domestic violence and friends or family of survivors.