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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

A 30 year perspective on DVSCP

In October 1989, concerned citizens of Cumberland and Perry counties met with the Pennsylvania Coalition against Domestic Violence to create a community-based agency to battle domestic violence. A task force was formed. Volunteers were recruited [...]

October 26th, 2020|

Letter to the Editor: UW Support is Vital

October 12, 2020 Dear Editor: October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, when advocates across the country bring their communities together to remember those who have lost their lives to domestic violence. There were two young [...]

October 15th, 2020|

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Upcoming Events

2021 Virtual Auction

April 8 @ 8:00 am - April 10 @ 8:30 pm

Did you know?

Know the facts about domestic violence!

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.

Learn more about our services

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.

2020 Corporate Partnerships

Thank you to all the corporate sponsors that support DVSCP throughout the year. The agency is happy to announce our current 2019 Platinum and Gold Corporate Sponsors:

Platinum

UPMC Pinnacle
Retired Senator Pat Vance

Gold

Century 21 Realty Services
Mid Penn Bank
Mowery Construction
Orrstown Bank
Property Management, Inc.

Silver

Deibler Insurance Associates, Inc.
Erie Insurance
M&T Bank
Martson Law Offices
McNees, Wallace & Nurick, LLC

Bronze

American Legion Failor-Wagner Post #421
Belco Community Credit Union
Boyer & Ritter, LLC
Capital Blue Cross
Pat and Jim Clouse
Diamond Automatic Sprinklers, Inc.
Friends of Sheryl Delozier
Harsco Corporation Fund
H&R Block
Jacqueline L. Powell & Associates
KirbTech
Momentum Management Consulting
Select Medical
The Gals Cleaning Service
The Mechanicsburg Club
Trisha A. Sadler Foundation
Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 477

Copper

AmeriChoice Federal Credit Union
Capitol Computer Systems
Cardin & Miller Physical Therapy
Classic Drycleaners and Laundromats
Cornerstone Coffeehouse
Farnham Insurance
Friends of Mark Keller
Howett, Kissinger & Holst, P.C.
Laurel Life
LB Smith Ford Lincoln
New Bloomfield VFW #7463
PA Retina Specialists
Salon on 8th
Wil and Karen Shirey
Tuckey Companies
Upper Allen Kiwanis