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Protection From Abuse Services

Provides assistance with the Writing and Filing of Protection From Abuse (PFA) Orders; accompaniment and Legal Advocacy to Victims During Criminal and Civil Court Hearings, Including preliminary hearings, trials, indirect criminal contempt hearings, and protection from abuse order hearings. Outreach to Survivors Who Have Had Contact With Law Enforcement and to Plaintiffs of PFA Orders Issued in Centre County to Identify Additional Follow-up Needs. Assists Victims with Preparation and Support During the Investigative Process and Prosecution of Defendants.

Physical Address

140 West Nittany Avenue, State College, PA 16801

Hours

Monday through Friday, 9:00am to 5:00pm

Application process

Call

Fee

Services free of charge

Eligibility

Victims of family violence

Service area

Centre, PA

Agency info

Centre Safe

Provides counseling and advocacy services and accompaniment; emergency shelter (and transitional housing) for victims and survivors of domestic and sexual violence, stalking, and teen dating violence; and a 24-hour crisis hotline.