Anti-Violence Partnership of Philadelphia (AVP)
Free, Confidential, Trauma-Informed and Comprehensive
Victim Services in Philadelphia
Anti-Violence Partnership of Philadelphia (AVP) is a victim service agency based in West Philadelphia. We provide a wide range of intervention, prevention, and support services to children, youth, adults, and families who have been a victim of violence and/or have lost a loved one to homicide. We provide our services to Philadelphians free of charge and do not require our clients to have proof of insurance or citizenship.
Note: The above descriptive information came from the organization's home page.
In The News
- Gun violence epidemic, recent mass shootings push victim service agencies into overdrive, Philadelphia Tribune, February 28, 2021.
- Support, in a time of need, Philadelphia Weekly, August 20, 2020.
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