Women Against Abuse

Women Against Abuse (WAA), a 501(c)3 nonprofit agency, is Philadelphia?s leading domestic violence advocate and service provider and among the largest domestic violence agencies in the country. The mission of WAA is to provide quality, compassionate and nonjudgmental services in a manner that fosters self-respect and independence in persons experiencing intimate partner violence and to lead the struggle to end domestic violence through advocacy and community education. With over 165 staff, WAA serves over 14,000 individuals each year through emergency residential services (2 - 100 bed safe havens and 15 transitional housing apartments), legal services, hotline counseling, aftercare community based services, prevention & education, and advocacy. WAA uses trauma informed practices in all that we do, and are a Sanctuary Certified organization. WAA consistently demonstrates a commitment to organizational excellence, ensuring the highest quality programs and exemplary performance. Mission:?The mission of Women Against Abuse is to provide quality, compassionate, and nonjudgmental services in a manner that fosters self-respect and independence in persons experiencing intimate partner violence and to lead the struggle to end domestic violence through advocacy and community education.