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Office of the Victim Advocate - Address Confidentiality Program

Provides victims with an alternate mailing address to keep their actual home address out of public records where their perpetrator may find their location. The confidential address may be used as a legal address for court and government records, including driver’s licenses, non-photo ID cards, vehicle registration, school records, voter registration, marriage licenses, and court petitions. The ACP forwards all first-class, registered and certified mail to the participant, free of charge.

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Spouse/Intimate Partner Abuse Prevention
Crime Victim Safety Planning
Child Abuse Prevention
Human Trafficking Prevention
Sexual Assault Prevention

Anti-Violence Partnership of Philadelphia - West/Southwest Victim Services

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.

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General Crime Victim Assistance

The Abuse Network, Inc. - Abuse Prevention and Services

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.

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Spouse/Intimate Partner Abuse Counseling
Domestic Violence Shelters
Adult Child Abuse Survivor Counseling
LGBTQ2+ Helplines
Advocacy
Comprehensive Information and Referral
Specialized Information and Referral
Domestic Violence Support Groups
Bullying Helplines
General Crisis Intervention Hotlines
In Person Crisis Intervention
Anger/Violence Issues
Domestic Violence Hotlines
Human Trafficking Hotlines
Child Abuse Counseling
General Legal Aid
Older Adults
Sexual Assault Hotlines
Domestic Violence Issues
Crime Victim Accompaniment Services

Victim Services - Supportive Services

Provides free and confidential supportive services for victims of sexual assault, domestic violence, and violent crimes, and their loved ones.

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Counseling for Children Affected by Domestic Violence
Child Sexual Abuse Counseling
Specialized Crime Victim Assistance
Child Abuse Counseling
General Crime Victim Assistance
Adult Child Sexual Abuse Survivor Counseling
Crime Victim/Witness Counseling
Sexual Assault Counseling
Adult Child Abuse Survivor Counseling

Women's Resource Center - 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.

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General Crime Victim Assistance

Schuylkill County Government Information - County Government

Consists of the County Council, which is the governing legislative body, and the County Executive, who oversees 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.

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Court Records
Criminal State Trial Courts
Marriage Licenses
Land Use Planning and Regulation Services
Local Officials Offices
Name/Personal Information Modification Assistance
Concealed Weapons Permits
Law Enforcement Records/Files
Passports
Property Tax Information
Crime Witness Support
Civil State Trial Courts
Crime Victim/Witness Counseling
Disaster Management Organizations
County Government Information Services
Immigration/Naturalization Legal Services
Probate Courts
Domestic Violence Protective/Restraining Orders
Criminal Record Expungement Assistance
Adoption Courts
Correctional Facilities
Tax Collection Agencies
Death Related Records/Permits
General Crime Victim Assistance
Child Custody Orders
Certificates/Forms Assistance
Divorce Records
Consumer Complaints
Court Filing Offices

Office of the Victim Advocate - Crime Victims Rights Violation Reporting

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.

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Victims' Rights Groups
Legal Information Services
General Crime Victim Assistance

Crime Victims' Center of Chester County - Services for Crime Victims - Support

CVC strives to support and empower victims of crime/violence and their families through our comprehensive Direct Services Program. Services include accompaniment/advocacy to medical, police, and legal procedures, as well as supportive counseling and crisis response. Because suicide is still listed as a crime in Pennsylvania, those who lose a loved one to suicide may utilize free services at the Crime Victims Center.

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Crime Victim Support

St. Luke's Penn Foundation - Assertive Community Treatment

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

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Home Based Mental Health Services
Outpatient Mental Health Facilities
Psychiatric Rehabilitation
Outreach Programs
Individual Counseling
General Crime Victim Assistance

Sullivan County Victim Services - Accompaniment

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.

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General Crime Victim Assistance

Northampton County Government Center - Government Services

Oversees Northampton 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.

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General Crime Victim Assistance
Death Related Records/Permits
Property Tax Information
Land Records
Land Development Services
Immigration/Naturalization Legal Services
Disaster Management Organizations
Correctional Facilities
Government Services Issues
Planning/Coordinating/Advisory Groups
Domestic Violence Protective/Restraining Orders
Name/Personal Information Modification Assistance
Court Records
Local Officials Offices
Criminal Record Expungement Assistance
Land Deeds/Titles
County Government Information Services
Land Use Planning and Regulation Services
Adoption Courts
Certificates/Forms Assistance
Marriage Licenses
COVID-19 Control
Court Filing Offices
Fire Stations
Divorce Records
Land Use Planning and Regulation Bodies
Home Rehabilitation Loans
County Government Departments/Offices
Tax Collection Agencies
Crime Victim/Witness Counseling
Small Claims Courts
Concealed Weapons Permits
Child Custody Orders
Probate Courts
Consumer Complaints
Passports
Law Enforcement Records/Files
Crime Witness Support
Law Enforcement Agencies

Victims Resource Center - Accompaniment and Assistance

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.

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Human Trafficking Hotlines
General Crime Victim Assistance
Domestic Violence Hotlines
Crime Victim Accompaniment Services
Sexual Assault Hotlines
Escort Programs

Crime Victim Center of Erie County - Victim Services

Provides adult and juvenile court accompaniment, restitution assistance, and crime victim compensation assistance.

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Crime Victim Compensation
Crime Victim Accompaniment Services
Court Ordered Victim Restitution Services
General Crime Victim Assistance

YWCA York - YWCA

Offers a variety of services: a 24-hour hotline, a 24-hour accompaniment to hospital, Police interview accompaniment, Legal advocacy, Individual and group counseling, Art therapy, Crime prevention education programs, Information & referral, Homicide support group, Homicide advocate rapid response team, York County Alliance Against Sexual Violence, Adult survivors of incest support group, Suicide survivors support group, Teens on the move (T.O.M.) teens doing education and prevention of sexual violence for teens, Suicide survivors support group-call Lexi Livelsberger for location.

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Sexual Assault/Incest Support Groups
Crime Victim Accompaniment Services
Adult Child Sexual Abuse Survivor Counseling
Child Sexual Abuse Counseling
Child Abuse Support Groups
Sexual Assault Hotlines
Sexual Assault Prevention
General Crime Victim Assistance
Suicide Loss Survivors Support Groups
Sexual Assault Counseling

Victim Services Center of Montgomery County - Counseling and Therapy Services

Provides counseling, support groups, and assistance services for victims of crime, as well as their family members and friends.

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Child Abuse Support Groups
Crime Victim/Witness Counseling
General Counseling Services
General Crime Victim Assistance
Family Counseling

Victims Intervention Program - Legal Advocacy and Medical Advocacy

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.

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General Crime Victim Assistance
Domestic/Family Violence Legal Services
Domestic Violence Protective/Restraining Orders
Sexual Assault Protective/Restraining Orders
Domestic Violence Hotlines
Non-Emergency Medical Transportation
Human Trafficking Legal Assistance

St. Luke's Penn Foundation - Assertive Community Treatment

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

What's Here

Home Based Mental Health Services
Outpatient Mental Health Facilities
Psychiatric Rehabilitation
Outreach Programs
Individual Counseling
General Crime Victim Assistance

Women's Resource Center - Support Services

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.

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Advocacy
General Crime Victim Assistance
Domestic Violence Support Groups
Domestic Violence Issues

YWCA Hanover - Safe Home

Provides a 24-hour confidential, domestic violence support hotline. Makes referrals for temporary or emergency safe shelter. Offers legal advocacy, including assistance with filing a Protection From Abuse Order. Coordinates with other social service agencies that provide assistance with health, finances, housing, drug/alcohol treatment, support groups, children's services, employment/training, food, furniture, clothing, and more. Provides referral and support services, child therapy, and the W.E.A.V.E. (Women's Empowerment Against Violent Environments) adult support group, which includes free childcare during group sessions. Delivers community education for all groups, including educational speakers and age-appropriate outreach materials. Provides accompaniment and/or transportation to appointments/hearings, including civil and criminal hearings. Also offers options for counseling and crisis response, with free childcare provided when necessary. Offers volunteer opportunities.

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Counseling for Children Affected by Domestic Violence
Domestic Violence Issues
Domestic Violence Protective/Restraining Orders
Domestic Violence Hotlines
General Abuse Prevention
General Crime Victim Assistance
Volunteer Opportunities
Advocacy
Spouse/Intimate Partner Abuse Counseling
Domestic Violence Support Groups

Jefferson County Victim Service Program - Victims Compensation Assistance Program

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.

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Crime Victim Compensation

Crime Victims Center of Fayette County - Medical and Legal Accompaniment for Crime Victims

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.

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Crime Victim Accompaniment Services

Office of the Victim Advocate - Victim Advocacy

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

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Parole Related Crime Victim Services
Advocacy

A Way Out Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Services - Support Groups and Therapy

Provides Crime victim accompaniment services to doctor's office or hospital.

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Crime Victim Accompaniment Services

Berks County District Attorney's Victim/Witness Assistance Unit - Release Notification Program

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

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General Crime Victim Assistance

York County Children's Advocacy Center - Advocacy Center

Provides forensic child interviews, medical exams, and services to reduce the trauma children experience during the investigation of abuse allegations.

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Advocacy
Child Abuse Issues
Crime Witness Support
General Crime Victim Assistance
Children's Rights Groups