The Joseph J. Peters Institute is a 501(c)3 nonprofit agency. Contributions to JJPI are tax deductible. Private Donations can be made directly to the Joseph J. Peters Institute or through the United Way by using Donor Option Number 1828.

The Joseph J. Peters Institute receives its funding from a variety of public and private sources: the Philadelphia Department of Health, the Philadelphia Department of Human Services, the Pennsylvania Department of Corrections, the National Center on Child Abuse and Neglect, Client Fees, Medical Assistance and Private Insurance.

Thank you in advance for any assistance you can provide helping to support our mission and programs.

Make a donation directly through PHMC
In the notes section, please type “for JJPI”

or

Make a donation (United Way)
Please specify donor # 1828

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• In 90% of abuse cases, the child knows and trusts the abuser.

• 30-50% of all abusers are under the age of 18.