The YWCA’s Violence Intervention and Prevention Services offers services to victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, and/or human trafficking, and non-offending family members. Services include a 24-hour hotline, individual and group counseling, support groups, and medical and court accompaniments, and prevention education services. The YWCA of Greater Harrisburg serves Dauphin County.
Local Programs
This page has contact information for programs that offer help/referrals to victims of abuse throughout the state. If you plan to contact a program via email, please review our Safety when using email page first.
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Dauphin
Violence Intervention and Prevention Services (YWCA of Greater Harrisburg)
Delaware
Delaware County Women Against Rape
Delaware County Women Against Rape (DCWAR) primarily provides services to victims of rape and sexual assault. Services include a 24-hour hotline, medical and legal accompaniment, counseling, and assistance with Crime Victims Compensation. Delaware County Women Against Rape serves Delaware County.
Domestic Abuse Project of Delaware County, Inc. (Chester Office)
The Domestic Abuse Project of Delaware County, Inc. provides legal services to victims of domestic violence. Legal services include counseling, advocacy filing Temporary Protection from Abuse (PFA) orders, legal representation at final PFA hearings, assistance with U-visa petitions, referrals for representation, district court accompaniment to appear at the abuser’s criminal proceeding, and assistance filing Crime Victims Compensation. The Chester office serves Delaware County.
Domestic Abuse Project of Delaware County, Inc. (Media Office)
The Domestic Abuse Project of Delaware County, Inc. (DAP) provides services to victims of domestic violence. Services include a 24-hour hotline, counseling, support groups, financial empowerment programs, safe house, and legal advocacy. Legal services include counseling, advocacy filing Temporary Protection from Abuse (PFA) orders, legal representation at final PFA hearings, assistance with U-visa petitions, referrals for representation, district court accompaniment to appear at the abuser’s criminal proceeding, and assistance filing Crime Victims Compensation. DAP serves Delaware County.