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.

A PFA order is a civil court petition designed to place restrictions on an abuser, such as a prohibition of any contact, and penalize them for violations with fines, probation or jail time. A person can file a "no hit" PFA, which would levy penalties if the abuser harasses, threatens, or touches them, or a full "no contact" PFA that restricts any contact whatsoever.

Provides free legal representation to low income people with civil legal problems. Free legal aid may be provided in cases involving: Public Benefits, Housing, Family Law, Employment & Education, and Consumer Law.

Offers county operations, including administration/human resources, economic development, corrections, court services, fiscal affairs, human services, public works, and the offices of the Coroner, Public Defender, Sheriff, and Solicitor. Information on county services.

Processes petitions and schedules necessary hearings for PFA's.

Offers free legal help for victims of domestic abuse who are seeing Protection from Abuse (PFA) orders in each of the counties that we serve.

Offers free legal help for victims of domestic abuse who are seeing Protection from Abuse (PFA) orders in each of the counties that we serve.

Assists with the Protection From Abuse (PFA) order process and provides free and confidential court accompaniment, safety planning, support, information, and advocacy as survivors progress through the legal system.

Provides legal advocates for low-income individuals and families. NPLS helps people establish eligibility for public benefits, protect themselves from domestic violence, gain access to healthcare and avoid loss of housing due to uninhabitability, eviction or foreclosure. Also provides self-help materials, trainings and community workshops on a range of legal issues.

The Civil Protection Order office is located in the Blair County Courthouse in Hollidaysburg. Legal advocates are available to provide assistance in filing Protection From Abuse Orders, Sexual Violence Protection Orders, and Protection from Intimidation Orders.

Local attorneys volunteer to provide free legal representation for civil cases. A broad spectrum of civil cases are handled, including the following: landlord-tenant, debtor-creditor problems, unemployment compensation, termination of social security or SSI benefits, uninsured tort defense, family law and other serious civil matters. Simple wills, powers of attorney, and health care directives are provided for financially eligible adults age 60 and over. Assistance in clearing criminal records through the state pardon process is also provided.

Assists individuals seeking Protection From Abuse (PFA) Orders, including Emergency Orders that must be obtained during evening, weekend and holiday hours. Staff will assist with all aspects of the PFA filing process, including consult, options and safety planning, explanation of courtroom procedures, and assistance with filing the PFA.

Provides legal services for individuals and families experiencing domestic/intimate partner violence, child abuse, elder/adult dependent abuse. Assists in obtaining restraining orders (Protection From Abuse orders, also called PFAs).

Provides legal advocates for low-income individuals and families. NPLS helps people establish eligibility for public benefits, protect themselves from domestic violence, gain access to healthcare and avoid loss of housing due to uninhabitability, eviction or foreclosure. Also provides self-help materials, trainings and community workshops on a range of legal issues.

Provides 24-hour telephone hotline crisis intervention. In Wyoming County -an advocate can assist with filing an order for Protection from Abuse (PFA).

Provides legal services for individuals and families experiencing domestic/intimate partner violence, child abuse, elder/adult dependent abuse. Assists in obtaining restraining orders (Protection From Abuse orders, also called PFAs).

Assists with obtaining Protection from Abuse Orders for domestic abuse in Daughin County.

Provides legal services for individuals and families experiencing domestic/intimate partner violence, child abuse, elder/adult dependent abuse. Assists in obtaining restraining orders (Protection From Abuse orders, also called PFAs).

Provides services for students and workers who have experienced sexual harassment or assault in school or on the job.

Central Court, located on the ground floor of the Lackawanna County Courthouse, was established to efficiently dispose of preliminary hearings in misdemeanor and felony cases filed in any of the ten magisterial districts in the county. On-call duty rotates between the 10 judges with the on-call judge hearing emergency relief petitions under the Protection From Abuse Act (PFA) and presiding over preliminary arraignments of all criminal matters for the entire county for that 24 hour period. In addition to 24 hour duty at the home court, Central Court operates each Monday through Friday at the courthouse with the on-call district judge presiding over misdemeanor and felony preliminary hearings and DUI court cases. Central Court provides the advantages of convenience to public defenders and district attorneys, a system of expedited case processing, increases security and reduces costs of transportation for prisoners, and provides more standardization of case management and handling of requests for continu

Provides comprehensive victim services ranging from emergency shelter for survivors and their children fleeing violence, to community based services, advocacy, and support.

Offers free legal help for victims of domestic abuse who are seeing Protection from Abuse (PFA) orders in each of the counties that we serve.

Assists with filing for protection orders including protection from abuse (PFA), sexual violence protection order (SVPO), and protection from intimidation (PFI).

Processes Protection from Abuse (PFA) requests for individuals in Allegheny County.

Provides advocacy and accompaniment through the criminal and civil court system.