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Provides Legal Advocacy and Medical Advocacy. Legal Advocacy includes accompaniment with transportation to Court, Legal proceedings, Legal Aid Agency, Police, and Social Service Agencies; Assistance in filing Protection from Abuse Orders (PFA), Protection from Intimidation Order (PFI) and Protections from Sexual Violence Orders (SVO); Assistance with Crime Victim Compensation claims and support with legal issues, i.e. divorce, child custody, child support. Medical advocacy includes assistance with making medical appointments and accompaniment with transportation to hospitals, doctors and medical professionals.

Assists victims and witnesses of crime. Services include case status information, referrals to social service agencies, and assistance with filing for crime victims compensation.

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.

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.

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.

Documents complaints of intimidation and forwards them to a detective. Also discusses safety planning.

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 victims with 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 the possibility of reducing or dropping charges, and community referrals.

Serves as a liason from the District Attorney's Office to the victims of crime, additionally interacting with Adult and Juvenile Probation, Luzerne County Correctional Facility, and police departments throughout Luzerne County. The Victim/Witness Services Unit also works with victims whose Protection From Abuse (PFA) orders have been violated.

Victim Notification Services offers an automated statewide notification system for crime victims. If the offender is serving time in a state or county prison, victims can register for Pennsylvania SAVIN. SAVIN is a free, confidential, and automated service that helps victims, their friends and/or family, along with any concerned citizen, track the status of an offender within the Commonwealth.

Advocates and counselors are trained and ready to assist victims and their families with issues related to the legal system, the medical system, public benefits, and housing issues. Systems may include, the legal and medical systems, public benefits, and housing.

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.

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.

Provides accompaniment and assistance with a variety of paperwork and proceedings. A counselor/advocate is available to accompany and provide support to a victim when they go to the hospital to receive emergency treatment, when reporting the crime to the police, when completing victim impact statements or when appearing for legal proceedings. Additionally, an advocate can assist with filing an order for Protection from Abuse (PFA), Protection from Intimidation (PFI), and Protection of Victims of Sexual Assault (PSVI), restitution claims, and victim compensation claims.

Provides applications for compensation to eligible victims and assistance to complete these applications.

Offers assistance with filing claims for monetary victim compensation and medical expenses, etc.

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.

Uses a credible messenger model to prevent and reduce gun violence in Philadelphia’s most violent neighborhoods. Provides teams of crisis workers / credible messengers who ride and walk-through assigned Police Service Areas, mediate conflicts, and build meaningful relationships in the community to help prevent violence. Also provides outreach and referrals to resources to victims of violence crime.

Assists in identifying and protecting the rights of crime victims and witnesses. Services may include: Orientation to the Criminal Justice System, Case Status Information, Information and assistance relating to filing Crime Victims Compensation, Accompaniment to hospital, police, court, etc., Crises Intervention, Supportive Counseling, Emergency Child Care for Court Purposes, Employer/Creditor Intervention, Transportation for court purposes and more.

Services include: Educating victims and witnesses of crimes about their rights and the proper procedures to follow Assistance with completing applications to Crime Victims Compensation Fund. Expenses that may be paid include: Medical, Counseling, Loss of Earnings or Support, Stolen Cash Benefits and Funeral Expenses. Provides information and referral to victims and witnesses for services such as emergency housing, transportation and child care Gives pre-trial tours of the Courthouse Provides emotional support to victims and witnesses Promotes public awareness of the need for victim services and the need for recognition of the rights of victims of crime

Provides accompaniment and assistance with a variety of paperwork and proceedings. A counselor/advocate is available to accompany and provide support to a victim when they go to the hospital to receive emergency treatment, when reporting the crime to the police, when completing victim impact statements or when appearing for legal proceedings. Additionally, an advocate can assist with filing an order for Protection from Abuse (PFA), Protection from Intimidation (PFI), and Protection of Victims of Sexual Assault (PSVI), restitution claims, and victim compensation claims.

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 advocacy and support services for crime victims and their loved ones.

Provides basic orientation of criminal justice and juvenile justice systems, along with courtroom tours upon request.

Variety of programs that help victims of crimes and their families recover from the trauma of their experience.