24/7 HELPLINE: 724-775-0131
Please use the links to our partner organizations below for more information about domestic and sexual violence.
Beaver County Collaboration Action Network
www.bccan.org
BCCAN is a committee-advised fund of the Lawrence Community Foundation, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Our mission is to unite community leaders through collaboration, networking and quality trainings to improve the organizations that positively impact Beaver County. Our website serves as a valuable information and referral source to assist individuals and organizations.
National Network to End Domestic Violence
www.nnedv.org
NNEDV is the leading voice for domestic violence victims and their advocates. As a membership and advocacy organization of state domestic violence coalitions, allied organizations and supportive individuals, NNEDV works closely with its members to understand the ongoing and emerging needs of domestic violence victims and advocacy programs. Then NNEDV makes sure those needs are heard and understood by policymakers at the national level.
National Sexual Violence Resource Center
www.nsvrc.org
The NSVRC staff collects and disseminates a wide range of resources on sexual violence including statistics, research, position statements, statutes, training curricula, prevention initiatives and program information. With these resources, the NSVRC assists coalitions, advocates and others interested in understanding and eliminating sexual violence.
Pennsylvania Coalition Against Domestic Violence
www.pcadv.org
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.
Pennsylvania Coalition Against Rape
www.pcar.org
The Pennsylvania Coalition Against Rape (PCAR) is an organization working at the state and national levels to prevent sexual violence. Incepted in 1975, PCAR continues to use its voice to challenge public attitudes, raise public awareness, and effect critical changes in public policy, protocols, and responses to sexual violence.
Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency
www.pccd.state.pa.us/portal/server.pt/community/pccd_home/5226
Working closely with the Governor’s office, the Commission helps coordinate the work of state and local criminal justice agencies to increase communication, effectiveness and efficiency. PCCD provides training to deputy sheriffs and constables and technical assistance to communities and organizations to promote crime and delinquency prevention efforts. PCCD allocates federal and state funds to victims, victim service providers, criminal and juvenile justice and ancillary agencies, and helps communities to improve the administration of justice in a variety of ways.