Center for Victims

Due to the NFL draft, PFA court will have modified procedures on 04/23/2026 and 04/24/2026. Anyone looking to file a PFA on those days can go to their local magistrate during business hours or to Pittsburgh Municipal Court at anytime. All emergency PFA's granted during this time will be in effect until the end of business day on Monday 04/27/2026. If you have questions about filing a PFA or need other assistance during this time please call our 24/7 hotline number: 1-866-644-2882 (100% free and confidential)

Thank you to everyone who came out to celebrate 50 years of Center for Victims!

The organization works as an advocate for victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, and child abuse.

Congratulations to Calvin Murphy, Center for Victims' Director of Community Violence, Prevention and Community Culture, who was awarded Allegheny County Violence Reduction Initiative's (CVRI) 2025 Behind-the-Scenes MVP Award!

This honor recognizes the teammate whose quiet dedication, reliability, and attention to detail make CVRI's success possible.

CV's Community Outreach, Intervention and Prevention efforts are at the heart of our mission to support those affected by violence. This team steps in immediately after incidents of violence, offering crisis counseling and intervention services to individuals, families, and entire communities coping with trauma.

Whether it's facilitating family conversations or connecting people to essential resources like legal advocacy and therapy, this dedicated group works tirelessly to help process the aftermath of violent events. By providing large-scale support through group meetings and community assemblies as well as one-on-one mentoring and case management, they address a wide range of needs: building resilience in youth while fostering healing for families. Their work is crucial in breaking cycles of violence by empowering young people with skills and knowledge that can lead to positive change within their neighborhoods.