Domestic Violence Center of Chester County

🌟 Join Our Team & Make a Difference! 🌟 We're hiring passionate individuals to help empower and support survivors of domestic violence in Chester County. If you're committed to making a positive impact, check out our open positions: 👥 FULL-TIME 2nd & 3rd Shift Counselor Advocates Provide counseling, intervention, and referrals for victims and their children Ensure safety and security in our emergency shelter and transitional housing. ⚖️ FULL-TIME Attorney Guide victims through the legal process and advocate for their rights Assist with filing emergency protection orders and custody petitions 🏆 FULL-TIME Coordinator of Coaching Boys Into Men Lead youth athletic departments in Chester County to implement CBIM curriculum. Train coaches, facilitate evaluations, and engage Men and Boys in the mission of DVCCC. 💼 Why Join Us? Be part of a passionate and supportive team dedicated to making a real difference in the lives of survivors and the community. You'll have opportunities for professional growth and the chance to engage in meaningful work every day. 🔗 APPLY NOW at https://lnkd.in/ewGnF7P

🍎✏️ It's that time of year again: back-to-school season! We need your support to help the resilient kids we serve and help them start the year strong and prepared - please consider donating NEW school supplies this and next week! To coordinate, please email Karen at [email protected] and Sandra at [email protected] 💜📚

We are hiring for a variety of full and part time roles in several departments - management, education and prevention, counseling, and legal. Join our dedicated team today! Learn more and apply at https://lnkd.in/ewGnF7P

Join Our Team! The Domestic Violence Center of Chester County is hiring FT and PT roles in management, development, education/outreach, and direct services/counseling advocacy. Make a difference by supporting survivors and preventing domestic violence. Learn more & apply at https://lnkd.in/eBuwbbJB

PCADV is pleased to announce that the FY 24-25 state budget, signed by Governor Shapiro last night, includes a $2.5M increase in the domestic violence line item. We thank our champions in the Governor’s office, the legislature, and the Department of Human Services, who were critical partners in securing this increased funding for domestic violence services. Pennsylvania’s 59 domestic violence programs, serving 90,000 victims annually, have not seen a meaningful budget increase in half a decade. While this appropriation represents a historic increase, it falls short of the Governor’s original proposal of a $5M increase and far below PCADV’s goal of an $8M increase. Most importantly, it is not enough to meet the real needs of all domestic violence victims and their children in Pennsylvania. Unmet requests for services have more than doubled in the last year, placing victims and their children at increased risk of harm. This is an alarming trend that cannot be ignored. The need for continued and increased support is critical. With cuts to Victims of Crime Act funding looming and additional massive cuts proposed to other federal programs that support domestic violence prevention, PCADV is already gearing up for FY 25-26 budget advocacy. “We will not stop advocating until every victim’s need is met with the resources required to secure their safety,” Higginbotham emphasized, “because every victim in Pennsylvania deserves access to the help they need when they need it.”

When we think about the work we do, Independence Day holds a deeper meaning. Today, we celebrate the courage of survivors who have bravely reclaimed their independence from abuse. Your strength inspires hope and lights the path to a brighter future.

As we begin our new fiscal year, we're proud to unveil our refreshed mission and vision statements, which now place an even stronger emphasis on domestic violence prevention. Discover more at https://lnkd.in/ev7Q2m_9

Safe leave laws protect domestic violence survivors by providing time off from work to address critical needs like obtaining a protective order or relocating for safety - without losing the pay that they depend on. HB 181/SB 580 would make paid safe leave a reality in PA. PCADV's Director of Prevention, Kristen Herman, joined the Women's Health Caucus at the Capitol yesterday to call on House Leader Matt Bradford to swiftly pass HB 181/SB 580

Juneteenth is not only a celebration of freedom but also a reminder of the ongoing fight for justice and equality. PCADV recognizes the significance of this day and stands in solidarity with the Black community and Black survivors. We are committed to supporting and uplifting survivors of domestic violence, especially those from marginalized communities who face unique challenges. Join us in honoring Juneteenth by educating, advocating, and supporting initiatives that promote justice and equality for all. Together, we can create a world where everyone is free from violence and oppression.

What is Juneteenth? In this episode of Unique Coloring, The Truth About Juneteenth, Daniel J. Middleton discusses the Juneteenth celebration, which originated in Galveston, Texas with the June 19, 1865 announcement of General Order No. 3. Former Texas slaves commemorated the date and carried it wherever they migrated. https://lnkd.in/eN_bV84m