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Provides a 24-hour confidential, domestic violence support hotline. Makes referrals for temporary or emergency safe shelter. Offers legal advocacy, including assistance with filing a Protection From Abuse Order. Coordinates with other social service agencies that provide assistance with health, finances, housing, drug/alcohol treatment, support groups, children's services, employment/training, food, furniture, clothing, and more. Provides referral and support services, child therapy, and the W.E.A.V.E. (Women's Empowerment Against Violent Environments) adult support group, which includes free childcare during group sessions. Delivers community education for all groups, including educational speakers and age-appropriate outreach materials. Provides accompaniment and/or transportation to appointments/hearings, including civil and criminal hearings. Also offers options for counseling and crisis response, with free childcare provided when necessary. Offers volunteer opportunities.

Assistance with requesting Temporary Protection orders; Police interview and court accompaniment; Campus advocate; Assistance with Victims Compensation Assistance Program (VCAP) applications

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

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 options and court representation to support your journey to attain safety.

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.

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.

Provides assistance with Protection from Abuse (PFA) orders, court accompaniment through Municipal District Courts, Common Pleas, and the criminal court support and accompaniment; assistance with Crime Victim Compensation; Mobile Legal Advocate works with all law enforcement and MDJ staff.

Provides services to victims of domestic violence including a 24-hour hotline, counseling, support groups, court advocacy, and safe housing when fleeing abuse. Also offers training programs on domestic violence for businesses, police officers, clergy, health care providers, and other social service agency staff, as well as prevention programs to youth.

Serves as the governing legislative body for Carbon County. Oversees county operations, including administration/ human resources, economic development, corrections, court services, emergency services, fiscal affairs, human services, public works, and the offices of the Coroner, Public Defender, Sheriff, and Solicitor.

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 free and confidential services to individuals who have been affected by domestic and sexual violence and other serious crimes. Services include: Emergency Temporary Shelter, 24-hr Hotline, Crisis Intervention, Information on Criminal Justice System, Safety planning, Prevention and Education programs, Orders Assistance with PFAs, SVPOs and PFIs, and Accompaniment.

Assists with obtaining protection orders from intimidation and sexual violence.

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.

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.

Facilitates Emergency Protection from Abuse (PFA) orders and other legal processes for clients.

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.

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.

Provides discrimination, domestic violence, and other legal services for students and workers who have experienced sexual harassment or assault in school or on the job.

Services include: Bail investigations, recommendations, and supervised pre-trial release Protection from Abuse Program, which enables victims of domestic violence to file a petition for a protection order without an attorney Free legal counsel eligibility screening, assignment, and referral administered by District Court Administration Office, Lancaster County Court of Common Pleas Assignments for criminal support, children and youth representation only

Offers establishment of child and spousal support orders, enforcement of domestic relations court orders, establishment of paternity for children born out of wedlock, and locating absent parents.

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

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.

Issues Protection from Abuse (PFA) and Protection from Sexual Violence or Intimidation (PSVI) orders for individuals who are in danger