PENNSYLVANIA (WTAJ) — Protection From Abuse (PFA) orders are a legal order that works to protect a person who may be being threatened or physically hurt by another individual, and the number of cases that were filed in 2024 saw an increase.

According to a report by the Administrative Office of Pennsylvania Courts, in 2024, 41,980 new petitions were filed, and 87% were granted. Philadelphia County made up 19% of all new petitions filed (8,057 petitions), with Allegheny County being the next highest county with 9% of all cases (3,922 petitions).

From 2023, there was a less than 1% increase in the number of petitions filed, but an increase nonetheless.

What does a PFA do?

A PFA can order an abuser to have no contact with the victim, including all forms of social media, as well as making t

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