Obtaining Protection from Abuse Orders in Phila. during the Pandemic

We are being asked to stay at home, but not every home is safe.

It’s important to know you can still obtain emergency Protection From Abuse (PFA) Orders in Philadelphia even though local courts are closed in response to the coronavirus pandemic.

Women’s Law Project attorneys, along with their partners Women Against Abuse Legal Center, Philadelphia Legal Assistance, and SeniorLAW Center have compiled a comprehensive go-to resource for obtaining PFA Orders in Philadelphia while courts are closed.

Please use this resource if you or someone you know needs help.