Shapiro-Davis Administration shares life-saving resources during Domestic Violence Awareness Month

In honor of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency (PCCD) and the Pennsylvania Coalition Against Domestic Violence (PCADV) gathered local domestic violence programs and law enforcement officials to highlight warning signs and available resources for recognizing, preventing, and responding to domestic violence. This includes the Lethality Assessment Program (LAP) and PCCD's Victims Compensation Assistance Program (VCAP).

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In honor of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency (PCCD) and the Pennsylvania Coalition Against Domestic Violence (PCADV) brought together local domestic violence programs and law enforcement officials to highlight warning signs and resources available to recognize, prevent, and respond to domestic violence, including the Lethality Assessment Program (LAP) and PCCDs Victims Compensation Assistance Program (VCAP).

"At times, I wanted to give up, but I remembered the inner strength I have and that I needed to break the cycle of abuse," said Delia Sanchez, a survivor of domestic violence and Legal Advocate/Paralegal at Domestic Violence Services of Lancaster County. "We must respect survivors' individual journeys and understand that it is their story to share. I use my moment of awakening to better understand where others are and to advocate for the resources, respect, and understanding all survivors deserve. It is crucial that survivors have the information they need to make informed decisions about how to escape safely."