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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).

Provides court accompaniment, emotional support, legal information, and advocacy. Offers reassurance and support the child, teen, or adult survivor.

Offers in-person support as victims/survivors navigate the criminal justice and court systems. Advocates provide trauma-informed empowerment support, accompaniment, and information to about the legal system when victims/survivors are making critical decisions. They also ensure that the victims'/survivors' rights are upheld throughout the process and provide explanation of the legal ramifications. Court education is also available. Assistance is available to obtain Protection from Abuse Orders (PFA), Sexual Violence Protection Order (SVPO)/Protection from Intimidation (PFI) Order, and Medical Advocacy is also available.

On-site advocates at all local hospitals; On-site response to medical advocacy calls 24/7/365; access to Safe Berks services, info, advocacy, safety planning and shelter; specialized education to healthcare providers

Provides case status and notification of upcoming court proceedings.

Provides victim Advocates who are trained and certified to assist DUI victims with the criminal justice proceedings and, in many cases, will accompany victims to court. Victim advocates are there for grief support and may provide a list of local professional counselors, civil attorneys, and clergy who are skilled at working with crash victims. MADD provides free, 24/7 support and resources for victims and survivors of impaired driving crashes

Provides accompaniment to medical, police, and court proceedings related to domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault and/or stalking.

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.

Provides support to individuals, families, and groups/communities who are victims or witnesses of violent crime and homicide.

Provides 24-hour hotline support, legal advocacy, medical advocacy, accompaniment, trauma-informed empowerment/options counseling, support groups, Information and Referral, community prevention, and awareness education.

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.

Offers a hospital and community-based violence intervention program that provides an integrated care model of trauma-focused healing services (counseling, supportive case management, and peer services) to victims of violent injury (stabbings, shootings, and assaults) between the ages of 8 and 35, as well as to those who may have been a witness to such violence.

Provides in-person or virtual emergency victim assistance, crisis counseling, safety planning, and legal and other referrals immediately following an incident of domestic violence.

Provides advocacy and facilitates the process of submitting comments for potential parole release and clemency hearings.

Ensures victims and witnesses of crimes receive all the services afforded under the Bill of Rights. Services include help with filing, detailing important information throughout the process, and referrals. Compensation assistance may also cover any non-reimbursable medical costs, loss of wages, loss of ability to earn wages, funeral expenses, relocation expenses, and crime scene clean-up cost.

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.

Provides information, assistance and advocacy to all victims and witnesses. Ensures the rights of crime victims are protected and that the criminal justice system treats crime victims and witnesses with fairness, compassion, dignity, and respect. The Victim/Witness Coordinator willl assist you in your understanding of the criminal justice process and your rights and responsibilities as a crime victim.

Provides advocacy and guidance to return to their pre-crime status. Assists criminal case proceed. Accompanies clients to any and all interviews with law enforcement, and meetings with prosecuting district attorneys. Advocates with employers, creditors, schools, and much more.

Offers county operations, including administration/human resources, economic development, corrections, court services, fiscal affairs, human services, public works, and the offices of the Coroner, Public Defender, Sheriff, and Solicitor. Information on county services.

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.

VCAP, administered by Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency (PCCD), helps victims and their families ease the financial burdens they may face as a result of a crime. Although compensation will not erase the fact that the crime has occurred, it can help victims to begin the healing and recovery process. CVC Victim Advocates can assist clients in determining eligibility and gathering the necessary paperwork.

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.

Assists with safety planning and ensures victim's basic needs are being met

Works to create sexual violence awareness and prevention education within communities.