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Welcome

Welcome to Domestic Violence Services of Cumberland and Perry Counties (DVSCP)! DVSCP is a private, non-profit organization that was incorporated in May 1990 and has provided 24 hour a day unduplicated services to the communities of Cumberland and Perry counties since 12:01 midnight on July 28, 1990.

Vision and Mission

Vision Statement: We envision DVSCP as a premier organization, not necessarily in its size and facilities, but in the strength of its commitment to the eradication of domestic violence.

Mission Statement: DVSCP supports the empowerment of those who are experiencing domestic violence through the provision of direct services and the promotion of nonviolence through social and systems change.

Support the Cause

Want to help? Visit our ‘Get Involved’ page to learn more about how to volunteer, donate, or become a corporate sponsor. Our Emergency Shelter Wish List is a great way to donate and support the women and children we serve.

DVSCP Bright Spots

G.B. Stuart Foundation Donates $15k to Help DV Survivors

Carlisle, PA – January 11, 2021: The G.B. Stuart Charitable Foundation recently awarded $15,000 to Domestic Violence Services of Cumberland & Perry Counties (DVSCP) to aid the agency in providing vital services during the pandemic. [...]

January 12th, 2021|

DVSCP on Hunger & Homelessness Awareness Week

DVSCP has partnered with four other community-agencies, Community CARES, Project Share, Safe Harbour, and The Salvation Army for National Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week. The goal of the week is to shed light on [...]

November 17th, 2020|

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Upcoming Events

JoJo’s Pizza & Pasta Night out to Benefit DVSCP!

August 10 @ 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Did you know?

Know the facts about domestic violence!

There are many myths surrounding domestic violence. It affects women, men, children, all income levels, all races, and people of all backgrounds. It is important for individuals to understand the signs of abuse.

Myth:

Unless my partner physically hits me, I’m not in an abusive relationship…

Fact:

Violence takes all forms. It can include…

Emotional Abuse: Ignoring, humiliating, embarrassing, insulting, excluding or using social status as a weapon.
Verbal Abuse: Shouting, threatening, intimidating, or manipulating.
Physical Abuse: pushing, shoving, hitting, kicking, punching or threatening with a weapon.
Sexual Abuse: forced kissing or touching, any unwanted sexual acts, unprotected sex, and rape.

Emergency Shelter
24-Hour Hotline
Crisis Counseling
Individual/Group Counseling
Support/Group Counseling
Protection From Abuse Orders (PFA)
Medical Accompaniment
Legal Accompaniment
Referral Services
Professional Training and Public Education
Children’s Programs
AMEND Batterers’ Intervention Program

Empowerment Philosophy

We consider all relationships to be reciprocal and between equals.
We communicate directly, with no hidden agenda.
We value individual differences and belief systems equally in our organization.
We nurture individual growth to enhance well-being.

2021 Corporate Partnerships

Thank you to all the corporate sponsors that support DVSCP throughout the year. The agency is happy to announce our current 2021 Platinum and Gold Corporate Sponsors:

Platinum

Skiles Excavating
UPMC Pinnacle
Retired Senator Pat Vance

Gold

M&T Bank
Mid Penn Bank
Orrstown Bank

Silver

Capital Blue Cross
Diamond Automatic Sprinklers, Inc.
McNees, Wallace & Nurick, LLC

Bronze

Belco Community Credit Union
Boyer & Ritter, LLC
Capital Blue Cross
Pat and Jim Clouse
Jacqueline L. Powell & Associates
KirbTech
Laurel Life
Select Medical
Trisha A. Sadler Foundation
Zonta Club of Harrisburg-Hershey

Copper

Capitol Computer Systems
Classic Drycleaners and Laundromats
Cornerstone Coffeehouse
Farnham Insurance
Howett, Kissinger & Holst, P.C.
LB Smith Ford Lincoln
PA Retina Specialists
Wil and Karen Shirey