A number of resources are available for project partners, stakeholders, and those affected by interpersonal violence.
Internal Resources
Project One Pager – this project one pager provides an overview of the Act 79 Qualitative Research initiative.
External Resources
Pennsylvania Coalition Against Domestic Violence
PCADV provides opportunities to find help, learn about abuse and interpersonal violence, discover current interpersonal violence prevention initiatives, and get involved with preventing interpersonal violence and abuse in PA. For more information visit https://www.pcadv.org/. To learn more about the changes put into effect under Act 79 of 2018, visit https://www.pcadv.org/policy-center/pennsylvania-laws/domestic-violence-firearms-pa-act-79/.
Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency
The PCCD website can help connect you with victim services while also providing the most recent news, research, data, and funding opportunities related to their mission. For more information visit https://www.pa.gov/agencies/pccd.
Act 79 Quantitative Report
To read the 2024 study conducted by IUP on Act 79 of 2018, visit https://www.pa.gov/content/dam/copapwp-pagov/en/pccd/documents/criminaljustice/gunviolence/2024/pfad%202024.pdf.