Services Provided to Crime Victims

  • Support and Advocacy throughout the Criminal Justice Process
  • Accompaniment to court proceedings, interviews, preliminary hearings, trials etc.
  • Explanation of the Criminal Justice System
  • Crisis Intervention
  • Case information and notifications
  • Preparation for Court testimony
  • Separate Victim/Witness Waiting room
  • Referrals to other community agencies for assistance with non-court related issues
  • Assistance with preparation and submission of oral or written victim impact statements
  • Assistance with property returns
  • Assistance with seeking restitution for financial losses
  • Employer/Creditor Intervention
  • Assistance with intimidation/harassment
  • Assistance in filing claims with the Victims Compensation Assistance Program
  • Assistance with transportation and childcare
  • County release notification program: Pa SAVIN
  • Assistance in enrollment into the State Release Notification program
  • Others