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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

Reviews cases, prosecutes offenders, and issues subpoenas. Operates a Victim Witness program.

Represents clients with an internal team for comprehensive legal support. Services include, but are not limited too, immigratory status, visas, deportation, citizenship, witness protection, and naturalization.

Raises community consciousness of sexual violence, initiates action against sexual violence, supports and empowers victims of sexual violence and their significant others, works towards the prevention of sexual violence through education, and advocates for the rights of fair or equitable treatment of survivors of sexual violence.

Serves as the governing legislative body for Carbon County. Oversees county operations, including administration/ human resources, economic development, corrections, court services, emergency services, fiscal affairs, human services, public works, and the offices of the Coroner, Public Defender, Sheriff, and Solicitor.

Raises community consciousness of sexual violence, initiates action against sexual violence, supports and empowers victims of sexual violence and their significant others, works towards the prevention of sexual violence through education, and advocates for the rights of fair or equitable treatment of survivors of sexual violence.

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.

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.

Assists victims and witnesses of crime. Services include supportive counseling, case status information, accompaniment to court proceedings, referrals to social service agencies, and assistance with filing for crime victim's compensation.

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

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.

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 services to victims and witnesses of crimes, including case notification, case management, crisis and supportive counseling, impact statement development and assistance, restitution assistance, victim compensation assistance, legal advocacy, liasion with district attorney and law enforcement for criminal proceedings, and registration for notification of offenders release, escape, or transfer from prison.

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).

Raises community consciousness of sexual violence, initiates action against sexual violence, supports and empowers victims of sexual violence and their significant others, works towards the prevention of sexual violence through education, and advocates for the rights of fair or equitable treatment of survivors of sexual violence.

Offers support services to victims and witnesses of crime. Provides information on the criminal justice system, follows up with the Philadelphia Police and District Attorney, provides referrals to government and private agencies, and assists with applications to a federally-funded Crime Victim Compensation program.

Informs victims and witnesses about the criminal justice process, provides information on victim legal rights and protections, and reports any victim-witness intimidation and/or retaliation. Also provides emergency relocation services, emergency funds, support groups, and victim awareness education.

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.