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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.

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.

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.

Prosecutes criminal matters at all stages of the process, including preliminary hearings, pre-trial conferences, guilty pleas, trials, appeals, and collateral proceedings.

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.

Provides financial assistance. Offers medical expenses, loss of earnings, stolen benefit cash, funeral expenses, loss of support (homicide cases only), crime-scene cleanup expenses, relocation expenses and counseling expenses.

Provides assistance with enrolling in the state/county prisoner release notification program

Supports co-victims of homicide, family and friends who have lost a loved one to murder, by providing an array of services, including criminal justice information, emotional support, and trial accompaniment.

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

Provides victim assistance and crisis intervention support to victims, families, and communities impacted by violent crime. Services include case management with long-term follow-up, advocacy, basic needs, counseling, application assistance for victim compensation, and emergency funds for eligible needs.

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.

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 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 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.

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

Provides 24/7/365 crisis intervention and brief supportive counseling services to victims of sexual assault and trafficking through the Helpline, including emergency medical and legal accompaniment in Allegheny County.

Provides case status and notification of upcoming court proceedings.

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

Provides assistance to victims and witnesses of crime during their involvement with the criminal justice system.

Provides domestic violence related legal services.

Provides forensic child interviews, medical exams, and services to reduce the trauma children experience during the investigation of abuse allegations. Also provides prevention education in local schools.

Assists and supports victims as they go through the criminal or civil legal system. Provides information that will help survivors make informed decisions about the court process.

Provides protection from abuse assistance, accompaniment and transportation to court hearings.

Offers supportive counseling, referrals, and assistance with the legal system to victims of crime. Assists with the processes for obtaining crime victim's compensation and protection orders. Services offered include emotional and crisis support, information on police and court proceedings, court accompaniment at the preliminary hearing, assistance in obtaining protection orders, and referrals to other agencies for additional services such as emergency food, shelter, home repairs, and more.

Assists victims and witnesses of crime. Services include case status information, accompaniment to preliminary hearings and trials, assistance with filing for crime victim's compensation and referrals to social service agencies for counseling and other services.