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ARD Program: The ARD Program (Accelerated Rehabilitative Disposition) is a pre-trial diversionary program administered by the District Attorney's Office. After the preliminary hearing is held or waived a defendant may file an application in the District Attorney's Office.
Private Complaints: With the exception of private bad check complaints, the District Attorney's office must approve all Private Complaints involving either a misdemeanor or felony. A private complaint is one brought by a citizen either without police involvement or where the police declined to get involved. Private Summary citations (minor offenses such as harassment) that are not accepted by a Magisterial District Justice also require approval by the District Attorney.
Victim/Witness Assistance: It is the responsibility of the Victim/Witness Unit to ensure that victims are provided the rights as defined under the Prosecutor's Responsibilities of the Crime Victims Bill of Rights (Act 111 of 1998).
ARD Program: The ARD Program (Accelerated Rehabilitative Disposition) is a pre-trial diversionary program administered by the District Attorney's Office. After the preliminary hearing is held or waived a defendant may file an application in the District Attorney's Office.
Private Complaints: With the exception of private bad check complaints, the District Attorney's office must approve all Private Complaints involving either a misdemeanor or felony. A private complaint is one brought by a citizen either without police involvement or where the police declined to get involved. Private Summary citations (minor offenses such as harassment) that are not accepted by a Magisterial District Justice also require approval by the District Attorney.
Victim/Witness Assistance: It is the responsibility of the Victim/Witness Unit to ensure that victims are provided the rights as defined under the Prosecutor's Responsibilities of the Crime Victims Bill of Rights (Act 111 of 1998).
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Crime Witness Support
General Crime Victim Assistance
Bad Check Reporting
Offender Registries/Community Notification
General Crime Reporting
District Attorney
Works to create sexual violence awareness and prevention education within communities.
Works to create sexual violence awareness and prevention education within communities.
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Legal Information Services
Sexual Assault Prevention
Lawyer Referral Services
Sexual Assault Protection/Restraining Orders
Sexual Assault Hotlines
Legal Representation
Sexual Assault/Incest Support Groups
General Crime Victim Assistance
Landlord/Tenant Dispute Resolution
Crime Victim Support Groups
Sexual Assault Counseling
Eviction Prevention Legal Assistance
Legal Counseling
Empowers and assists crime victims, witnesses, and significant others in reconstructing their lives through advocacy, support, information, and referrals. Includes services such as accompanying the victim to court and assisting with the crime victim compensation filing process.
Empowers and assists crime victims, witnesses, and significant others in reconstructing their lives through advocacy, support, information, and referrals. Includes services such as accompanying the victim to court and assisting with the crime victim compensation filing process.
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General Crime Victim Assistance
Offers medical and legal advocacy services to all victims of violent crime, particularly rape, sexual assault, and incest; post trial advocacy, intervention and support counseling, explanations of criminal justice system, court accompaniment upon request, social service referrals, and pastoral care for victims. Assistance with and monitoring of PA Crime Victim Compensation claims.
Offers medical and legal advocacy services to all victims of violent crime, particularly rape, sexual assault, and incest; post trial advocacy, intervention and support counseling, explanations of criminal justice system, court accompaniment upon request, social service referrals, and pastoral care for victims. Assistance with and monitoring of PA Crime Victim Compensation claims.
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General Crime Victim Assistance
Advocacy for the rights of all victims of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and/or stalking to be free from harm in their homes, at their work, and on the streets. This includes both legal and economic advocacy.
Advocacy for the rights of all victims of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and/or stalking to be free from harm in their homes, at their work, and on the streets. This includes both legal and economic advocacy.
Victim Advocates provide in-person, non-judgmental support in a legal setting. The advocates are responsible for providing the necessary information to the victims/survivors about the legal system when making critical decisions. They also ensure that the victims'/survivors' rights are upheld throughout the process and provide explanation of the legal ramifications.
Other programs include: Protection from Abuse Orders (PFA), Sexual Violence Protection Order (SVPO)/Protection from Intimidation (PFI) Order, and Medical Advocacy.
Victim Advocates provide in-person, non-judgmental support in a legal setting. The advocates are responsible for providing the necessary information to the victims/survivors about the legal system when making critical decisions. They also ensure that the victims'/survivors' rights are upheld throughout the process and provide explanation of the legal ramifications.
Other programs include: Protection from Abuse Orders (PFA), Sexual Violence Protection Order (SVPO)/Protection from Intimidation (PFI) Order, and Medical Advocacy.
Provides victims with the following: An Orientation to the Criminal and Juvenile Justice Systems; Accompaniment to Court Proceedings; Assistance with Filing a Crime Victims Compensation Claim; Assistance with Preparing a Victim Impact Statement; Notification of Case Status; Enrollment in the State and Local Correctional Release Notification Programs; Prior Comment on Possibility of Reducing or Dropping Charges; and Community Referrals.
Provides victims with the following: An Orientation to the Criminal and Juvenile Justice Systems; Accompaniment to Court Proceedings; Assistance with Filing a Crime Victims Compensation Claim; Assistance with Preparing a Victim Impact Statement; Notification of Case Status; Enrollment in the State and Local Correctional Release Notification Programs; Prior Comment on Possibility of Reducing or Dropping Charges; and Community Referrals.
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General Crime Victim Assistance
Crime Witness Support
Informs victims and witnesses about the criminal justice process, provides information on victim legal rights and protections, and reports any victim-witness intimidation and/or retaliation. Also provides emergency relocation services, emergency funds, support groups, and victim awareness education.
Informs victims and witnesses about the criminal justice process, provides information on victim legal rights and protections, and reports any victim-witness intimidation and/or retaliation. Also provides emergency relocation services, emergency funds, support groups, and victim awareness education.
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Relocation Assistance
Crime Witness Support
General Crime Victim Assistance
Provides advocacy and support services for crime victims and their loved ones.
Provides advocacy and support services for crime victims and their loved ones.
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General Crime Victim Assistance
Offers support services to victims and witnesses of crime. Provides information on the criminal justice system, follows up with the Philadelphia Police and District Attorney, provides referrals to government and private agencies, and assists with applications to a federally-funded Crime Victim Compensation program.
Offers support services to victims and witnesses of crime. Provides information on the criminal justice system, follows up with the Philadelphia Police and District Attorney, provides referrals to government and private agencies, and assists with applications to a federally-funded Crime Victim Compensation program.
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Victim's Rights Groups
General Crime Victim Assistance
Crime Witness Support
Subject Specific Public Awareness/Education
Provides support and services to victims of all violence including sexual assault, their families and significant others. Offers support groups for rape survivors, children, pre-adolescents, teens, parents of sexually abused children, adult survivors of childhood sexual abuse, male survivor's and homicide survivors. Other services include trained counselors who can accompany victims of violence to the emergency room, police departments or to court. Individual and support group counseling are available. Also provides education and resources on crime victimization and prevention for interested individuals and groups.
Provides support and services to victims of all violence including sexual assault, their families and significant others. Offers support groups for rape survivors, children, pre-adolescents, teens, parents of sexually abused children, adult survivors of childhood sexual abuse, male survivor's and homicide survivors. Other services include trained counselors who can accompany victims of violence to the emergency room, police departments or to court. Individual and support group counseling are available. Also provides education and resources on crime victimization and prevention for interested individuals and groups.
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Crime Victim Support
Crime Victim Support Groups
Sexual Assault Hotlines
Sexual Assault Counseling
Sexual Assault/Incest Support Groups
Crime Victim/Witness Counseling
Sexual Assault Prevention
Helps crime victims and witnesses navigate through the criminal justice system. Victims have the right to be notified of court proceedings, to have plea input, to provide a victim impact statement to the court, to request restitution or victim's compensation, and to be accompanied to all court proceedings by an advocate.
Helps crime victims and witnesses navigate through the criminal justice system. Victims have the right to be notified of court proceedings, to have plea input, to provide a victim impact statement to the court, to request restitution or victim's compensation, and to be accompanied to all court proceedings by an advocate.
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Crime Witness Support
Crime Victim/Witness Counseling
Crime Victim Support
Helps victims and witnesses navigate various institutions that can be confusing, such as criminal justice, medical, social welfare, and financial compensation. Advocates inform clients about court and other proceedings and provide much-needed support by accompanying them throughout the process.
Helps victims and witnesses navigate various institutions that can be confusing, such as criminal justice, medical, social welfare, and financial compensation. Advocates inform clients about court and other proceedings and provide much-needed support by accompanying them throughout the process.
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General Crime Victim Assistance
Provides advocacy and accompaniment through the criminal and civil court system. Legal Advocates assist victims by explaining court procedures, providing case updates, and accompanying them to the Police Department, District Attorney’s Office, and criminal court proceedings.
Provides advocacy and accompaniment through the criminal and civil court system. Legal Advocates assist victims by explaining court procedures, providing case updates, and accompanying them to the Police Department, District Attorney’s Office, and criminal court proceedings.
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General Crime Victim Assistance
Domestic Violence Protective/Restraining Orders
Domestic/Family Violence Legal Services
Crime Victim Accompaniment Services
Provides restitution forms, assists in completion of forms and calculates restitution
Provides restitution forms, assists in completion of forms and calculates restitution
Combats violence by intervening where violence is most prevalent. Works to provide those involved in criminal activities with positive alternatives. Responds to neighborhood crises with mediation and resources to support anyone looking for a peaceful alternative.
Combats violence by intervening where violence is most prevalent. Works to provide those involved in criminal activities with positive alternatives. Responds to neighborhood crises with mediation and resources to support anyone looking for a peaceful alternative.
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Gang Programs
Neighborhood Dispute Resolution Services
General Crime Victim Assistance
Provides ongoing empowerment counseling, tailored to individual needs, to victims, children and significant others. This includes crisis, economic and educative counseling. Additionally, support groups are held regularly for adults or teens who are survivors of domestic violence, rape, sexual assault and sexual harassment.
The Barbara J. Hart Justice Center provides legal assistance to program participants, including representation, consultation and court preparation. Services include safety planning, Protection From Abuse orders, child custody, child support, divorce, nuisance ordinances from landlords, evictions, consumer debt, banking and tax issues, immigration issues, and employment cases.
Provides ongoing empowerment counseling, tailored to individual needs, to victims, children and significant others. This includes crisis, economic and educative counseling. Additionally, support groups are held regularly for adults or teens who are survivors of domestic violence, rape, sexual assault and sexual harassment.
The Barbara J. Hart Justice Center provides legal assistance to program participants, including representation, consultation and court preparation. Services include safety planning, Protection From Abuse orders, child custody, child support, divorce, nuisance ordinances from landlords, evictions, consumer debt, banking and tax issues, immigration issues, and employment cases.
Provides comprehensive victim services ranging from emergency shelter for survivors and their children fleeing violence, to community based services, advocacy, and support.
Provides comprehensive victim services ranging from emergency shelter for survivors and their children fleeing violence, to community based services, advocacy, and support.
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General Crime Victim Assistance
Domestic Violence Shelters
Spouse/Intimate Partner Abuse Counseling
Domestic Violence Protective/Restraining Orders
Domestic Violence Hotlines
Sexual Assault Hotlines
Domestic Violence Support Groups
Victim Advocates support victims/survivors and their eligible family members by providing information and assistance to ease the financial burdens they may face as a result of a crime.
Victim Advocates support victims/survivors and their eligible family members by providing information and assistance to ease the financial burdens they may face as a result of a crime.
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Crime Victim Compensation
General Crime Victim Assistance
Assistance may in the form of bus tokens or other transportation options when directly related to the abuse. Safety is first and foremost and services may look different for each client needing assistance.
Assistance may in the form of bus tokens or other transportation options when directly related to the abuse. Safety is first and foremost and services may look different for each client needing assistance.
Helps domestic violence victims and their children remain safe by providing emergency shelter, 24- hour hotline, community and school educational programs, options counseling, legal advocacy, and group support.
Helps domestic violence victims and their children remain safe by providing emergency shelter, 24- hour hotline, community and school educational programs, options counseling, legal advocacy, and group support.
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Domestic Violence Support Groups
General Crime Victim Assistance
Legal Counseling
Adult Child Abuse Survivor Counseling
Domestic Violence Hotlines
Domestic Violence Shelters
Provides advocacy and support services for crime victims and their loved ones.
Provides advocacy and support services for crime victims and their loved ones.
Provides accompaniment to any type of criminal case proceeding.
Provides accompaniment to any type of criminal case proceeding.
Offers assistance in applying for the Victims Compensation Assistance Program. The Victims Compensation Assistance Program helps victims and their families through the emotional and physical aftermath of a crime by easing the financial impact placed upon them by the crime.
Offers assistance in applying for the Victims Compensation Assistance Program. The Victims Compensation Assistance Program helps victims and their families through the emotional and physical aftermath of a crime by easing the financial impact placed upon them by the crime.
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General Crime Victim Assistance
Provides advocates who perform a variety of functions, including: offering comfort to patients in the trauma bay, updating families about their loved ones’ conditions, providing grief support to families of homicide victims, linking survivors to crime victim services, and offering emotional support to patients after they’ve been discharged from the hospital.
Provides advocates who perform a variety of functions, including: offering comfort to patients in the trauma bay, updating families about their loved ones’ conditions, providing grief support to families of homicide victims, linking survivors to crime victim services, and offering emotional support to patients after they’ve been discharged from the hospital.
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General Crime Victim Assistance