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.

Empowers and assists crime victims, witnesses, and significant others in reconstructing their lives through advocacy, support, information, and referrals. Includes services such as accompanying the victim to court and assisting with the crime victim compensation filing process.

Victim Services in Franklin County helps to make the entire Juvenile Justice process more understandable and less stressful for the victims and witnesses of juvenile crime. To this end, the Victims' Services Coordinator is the advocate and guide for victims and witnesses as their case makes its way through the Juvenile Justice System. Services Include: Accompaniment to Court, Orientation to the Juvenile Justice System, Court Preparation, Advocacy, Notification of all phases of the case, Assistance with completing Victim's Assistance Compensation Program (VCAP) Forms, Assistance with preparing a Victim Impact Statement

Victims are provided 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 Possibility of Reducing or Dropping Charges • Community Referrals

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

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

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

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 a 24-hour confidential hotline at (717) 632-0007 and makes referrals for temporary or emergency safe shelter (please note: Safe Home is not a shelter itself). 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. Offers volunteer opportunities at (717) 637-2125 ext. 241, and 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.

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

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.

Assistance may in the form of bus tokens or other transportation options when directly related to the abuse. Safety is first and foremost and services may look different for each client needing assistance.

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

Provides access to legal information on topics related to victims of 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.

Victim Advocates provide in-person, non-judgmental support in a legal setting. The advocates are responsible for providing the necessary information to the victims/survivors about the legal system when making critical decisions. They also ensure that the victims'/survivors' rights are upheld throughout the process and provide explanation of the legal ramifications. Other programs include: Protection from Abuse Orders (PFA), Sexual Violence Protection Order (SVPO)/Protection from Intimidation (PFI) Order, 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.

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.

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.

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

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 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.

Identifies and protects the rights of crime victims and witnesses by ensuring that the victims are treated with dignity, compassion, and respect during criminal proceedings.

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