The Office on Violence Against Women (OVW), a component of the U.S. Department of Justice, provides national leadership in developing the nation's capacity to reduce violence against women through the implementation of the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA).  http://www.ovw.usdoj.gov/overview.htm

The Pennsylvania Coalition Against Domestic Violence (PCADV) is a private nonprofit organization working at the state and national levels to eliminate domestic violence, secure justice for victims, enhance safety for families and communities, and create lasting systems and social change.  PCADV coordinates these efforts with its statewide network of programs, which provides 24-hour emergency hotlines, shelter, counseling, legal advocacy and representation, healthcare-based advocacy, children’s programs, transitional housing and many other free and confidential services.  http://www.pcadv.org

WomensLaw.org  provides legal information written specifically for victims of domestic violence and sexual assault. The information, revised in accordance with annual legislative changes, is state-specific and written in plain language.  The Mission of WomensLaw.org is to provide easy-to-understand legal information and resources to women living with or escaping domestic violence or sexual assault.   http://www.womenslaw.org

PALawHelp provides legal information, referrals to legal service provides and information about local courts on numerous topics, including child custody, and child support.

Laurel House is dedicated to the vision of ending domestic violence in each life, home, and community. The mission of Laurel House is to provide safe haven for abused women and their children, to raise public awareness about domestic violence and to advocate for social change against domestic violence.  The Laurel House website provides a variety of legal resources.

http://www.laurel-house.org/get-help/legal-resources