Human Trafficking Victim Services
Provides victim support services, witness support for non-victims, victim advocacy, case management, crime victims’ rights and benefits, and criminal justice assistance. Also offers crisis intervention, cultural community/support, housing (emergency, transitional, permanent), medical care (emergency and long-term), mental health care (emergency and long-term), and court advocacy and accompaniment though out justice system proceedings. Support to victims is never contingent on cooperation with law enforcement, while encouraged not required.
Physical Address
125 West Eighteeth Street, Erie, PA 16501
Hours
24/7
Voice
Voice
Application process
Call to reach the crisis hotline operating 24/7.
Fee
All services are free and confidential
Eligibility
Victims of this crime may be men, women, transgender persons, adults, minors, U.S. citizens, legal permanent residents, or foreign nationals. Any person under the age of 18 who engages in commercial sex acts, regardless of the use of force, fraud, or coercion, is a victim of human trafficking, even if they appear to consent to the commercial sex act.
Service area
Erie, PA
Agency info
Crime Victim Center of Erie County
Serves all victims of crime, their families, acquaintances, and significant others, and witnesses to all types of crimes regardless of when the crime occurred or if reported or not. Provides hospital and court accompaniment as well as counseling and advocacy services.