Women Against Abuse

05/30/2026

Believe survivors, and offer to call your local DV hotline with them when they’re ready.
That number here in Philly is 1-866-723-3014.

05/29/2026

When it comes to having a healthy relationship, INDIVIDUALITY and AUTONOMY are a must.

Simply put, having INDIVIDUALITY and AUTONOMY means you are free to be yourself and make your own decisions in your relationship.

Individuality and Autonomy look like:

❤️ Having your own interests, hobbies and friends, and encouraging your partner to keep and nurture their own
❤️ Respecting your partner’s beliefs and values while living your own
❤️ Communicating your needs and setting boundaries
❤️ Respecting your partner’s wishes when it comes to sexual activities and birth control

Healthy love requires us to be ourselves, respect one another’s boundaries and make space for us to grow and evolve TOGETHER.

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05/28/2026

No one should have to choose between living with a violent partner or living on the streets. Thank you for this vital advocacy, The National Network to End Domestic Violence 💜

May is . 🏠 For domestic violence survivors, having access to safe, affordable housing can save their lives.

Unfortunately, a lack of housing options across the country means that survivors are often faced with impossible choices between abuse and homelessness.

Federal funding supports housing for survivors, but ongoing delays to this funding put survivors in danger. Take action NOW and tell Congress to address these dangerous funding delays: https://buff.ly/OyFNQiN

[Image description: A blue-toned image of small cardboard houses on a wooden surface. Above, white text reads: "Domestic violence is a leading cause of homelessness." NNEDV logo below text. The NNEDV logo consists of 66 small house shapes arranged in a large house shape, and text reading: "NNEDV National Network to End Domestic Violence."]

05/27/2026

Many survivors of abuse are less likely to be believed or treated with compassion when they are experiencing mental health struggles or have an active addiction at the time they disclose.

Abusers may further isolate their partners by using their mental health problems and addictions against them (“no one will believe you because you’re sick/using”).

This is why listening and responding to survivors with compassion is so important. Even on their worst days, a survivor of abuse deserves to be believed, not blamed.

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05/27/2026

¿Cuáles son las señales de advertencia de una relación abusiva? Vea nuestra lista en la página web de Women Against Abuse: WomenAgainstAbuse.org/en-espanol/tipos-de-abuso

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05/25/2026

Women Against Abuse's main office and legal center are closed today for Memorial Day, but the Philadelphia Domestic Violence Hotline is here for you 24/7. If you or someone you know needs support for domestic violence, call 1-866-723-3014.

La oficina principal y el centro legal de Women Against Abuse están cerrados hoy con motivo del Día de los Caídos, pero la Línea Directa de Violencia Doméstica de Filadelfia está disponible si necesitas hablar. Si tú o alguien que conoces necesita apoyo por violencia doméstica, llama al 1-866-723-3014.

[Image description: A picture featuring the Philadelphia Domestic Violence Hotline number and information in English and Spanish. It reads: "Philadelphia Domestic Violence Hotline,” “La Línea de Ayuda de Filadelfia contra la Violencia Doméstica,” “1-866-723-3014” Confidential, Toll-free, 24/7,” “Confidencial, Llamada, 24-7,” “We Are Here For You" and “Nosotras Estamos Aquí Para Ti.”]

05/23/2026

The Philadelphia Domestic Violence Hotline is here for you 24/7, including holidays.

☎️ 1-866-723-3014

05/22/2026

Fun fact - EQUALITY and TRUST are what make healthy love possible.

Equality and Trust look like:

❤️ Making decisions together and having an equal say in major decisions in your relationship
❤️ Holding one another to the same standards
❤️ Believing what your partner has to say
❤️ Knowing you don’t have to “prove” your trustworthiness to each other

What do equality and trust look like in YOUR relationship?

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05/22/2026

Congratulations are in order for our Court Advocate, Lourdes Rivera! Lourdes has been honored with the Healing Philly Through Community Award from the Philadelphia District Attorney’s Office!

Awarded during National Victims' Rights Week, the Healing Philly Awards celebrate Philadelphians who are making extraordinary contributions to supporting, advocating for and empowering victims of crime in our city.

Lourdes works closely with the District Attorney’s Office and ensures survivors have access to safety planning, counseling and resources as they heal from abuse. We are so proud and excited to see her be honored for her longstanding and unwavering commitment to uplifting victims of crime.

📸 Anthony Brown, DAO Communications Team

[Image description: A picture of Women Against Abuse’s Court Advocate Lourdes Rivera (in the pink shirt) after receiving the Healing Philly Through Community Award from the Philadelphia District Attorney’s Office. Members of our Legal Center staff stand with her.]

05/21/2026

Presenting our Judging Panel for Philly’s best women chef competition, Dish It Up!

🍽️ Kiki Aranita, Chef, Food Writer, Poi Dog Sauce Entrepreneur
🍽️ Bridget Foy, Restaurateur
🍽️ Christina Mitchell, @‌PhillyFoodLadies
🍽️ Josh Moore, Josh Eats Philly
🍽️ Kae Lani Palmisano, Philadelphia Magazine Food Editor, award-winning radio host

Who will win the Purple Dish and the Purple Dessert Awards? Our celebrated panel of judges will decide on June 11!

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