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Provides an overview of crime victims' right in Pennsylvania and how to address violations of those rights through the courts or by filing a complaint.

Offers support and information to prepare clients for a variety of appointments or legal proceedings that may be necessary to attend as a result of crime. Advocates are able to provide medical and legal accompaniment.

Offers a variety of strengths-based confidential counseling services for survivors of domestic violence.

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.

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).

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 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.

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.

Accompaniment to the hospital, legal services, police or other helping agencies.

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.

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 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.

Offers a variety of strengths-based confidential counseling services for survivors of domestic violence.

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 comprehensive victim services ranging from emergency shelter for survivors and their children fleeing violence, to community based services, advocacy, and support.

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.

Provides qualified advocates to accompany crime victims to the hospital and all legal proceedings. Provides emotional support, explains procedures and can accompany the victim throughout this entire process.

Provides accompaniment to court proceedings, police or DA interviews, medical procedures or appointments, and civil procedures like a protection from abuse hearing for victims of crime, their families and/or significant others to provide in person support during these sometimes difficult events.

Provides a Sexual Assault Response Team consisting of a nurse, AWARE advocate, and police officer providing compassionate care for adult victims of sexual assault through Mercer County hospital emergency departments 24/7.

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 crisis and ongoing counseling and support for victims of sexual assault. Offers accompaniment to hospital, police, and court.

Provides accompaniment, notifications, and support to victims of crime, assists with VCAP claims and advocates for restitution on behalf of crime victims, also acts as a liaison with the prosecution to ensure that the victim’s input is considered.

Provides community-based psychiatric treatment, outreach, rehabilitation, and support to individuals with severe mental illness who may have co-occurring problems and who may have had multiple psychiatric and substance abuse hospitalizations. This program aims to fulfill needs and achieve goals that have not been met through traditional office-based treatment and rehabilitation services. The Sellersville team also includes a Forensics Specialist whose primary role is to advocate for individuals as they move through the criminal justice system. The Forensics Specialist also serves as the team's liaison with the judicial system (e.g. police, county corrections, probation and parole officers, etc

Provides accompaniment to police interviews and through the legal process. As well as accompaniment to victims/survivors through medical examinations.

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.