Victim's Support Services

The Philadelphia Coalition for Victim Advocacy (PCVA) is a membership consortium of organizations and individuals that provide advocacy and assistance to victims, co-victims and witnesses to crime.
6376 Germantown Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19144
Email: info@pcvainfo.org

Adult Probation Parole Department
1401 Arch Street, 1st Floor
Philadelphia, PA 19102
215-683-1466
joseph.erace@courts.phila.gov
http://courts.phila.gov
The Adult Probation Parole Department provides direct services to victims of crime in the preparation of victim impact statements, restitution collection and assistance with harassment, intimidation and domestic violence complaints against probationers and parolees.

American Red Cross of Southeastern Pennsylvania
3rd and Chestnut Streets
Philadelphia, PA 19103
215-299-4000

http://www.redcross-philly.org

Anti-Violence Partnership of Philadelphia (AVP)
633 West Rittenhouse Street, Suite C-12.
Philadelphia, PA 19144
215-438-9070
jgood@avpphila.org
http://www.avpphila.org

West/Southwest Victim Services
West/Southwest Victim Services provides a wide array of services to victims of serious crime in the 12th, 16th, 18th and 19th police districts. Services include: court accompaniment, support and advocacy, counseling and assistance with crime victims' compensation.
Families of Murder Victims (FMV)
FMV provides a wide variety of services to the surviving family members and friends of homicide victims (co-victims) including court accompaniment, information and supportive counseling, assistance with crime victims compensation, information about criminal justice system proceedings and a support group for homicide co-victims.
AVP Counseling Center
The AVP Counseling Center provides therapeutic services to child, youth and adult co-victims of homicide. Services are offered on an individual, family and group basis.

CARIE (Center for Advocacy for the Rights and Interests of the Elderly)
CARIE LINE
100 North 17th St., Suite 600
Philadelphia, PA 19103
215-545-5728
Menio@carie.org
http://www.carie.org

A free and confidential telephone service that provides information to older persons about their rights, referrals to community resources, problem solving, and assistance with accessing complicated programs. We also provide options counseling to victims of abuse, neglect and crime as well as to family members and professionals.

Elderly Victims Emergency Services Fund (EVEFS)
A service used to replace or repair locks, board or repair windows and doors, and assist in making elderly crime victims secure in their home environments.

PAVE (Providing Advocacy for Victimized Elders)
Victim assistance program for older persons. As a free service we provide court accompaniment at the Criminal Justice Center (CJC), help arrange transportation to the CJC, assistance with Crime Victims Compensation, criminal justice and aging information, community education and presentations, assistance with preparing Victim Impact Statements, and assistance with restitution.

Catholic Social Services - HOPE (Homebound Outreach for the Elderly)
HOPE (Homebound Outreach for the Elderly)
7340 Jackson Street
Philadelphia, PA 19136
215-624-5691
mwall@adphila.org
http://www.archdiocese-phl.org

HOPE provides counseling to homebound senior citizens in the Northeast section of Philadelphia.

Catholic Social Services - SAFE Treatment Program for Children
SAFE Treatment Program for Children
227 North 18th Street
Philadelphia, PA 19103
215-854-7036
kstrein@chs-adphila.org
http://www.archdiocese-phl.org

SAFE is a program for children and adolescents who have been sexually abused. Services include: assessment of propriety for treatment, family therapy, individual talk and play therapy, psychiatric evaluation and medication management, assistance with case management issues (i.e. transportation, linkages with other social services) and coordination with other levels of care.

Center City Crime Victim Services (CCCVS)
1216 Arch Street, Suite 23
Philadelphia, PA 19107
215-665-9680
CCCVS@att.net

CCCVS provides information and support to victims of crime in center city Philadelphia. In addition, CCCVS provides court accompaniment and assistance with filing Crime Victims Compensation.

Children's Crisis Treatment Center (CcTC)
Trauma Services Program
1823 Callowhill Street
Philadelphia, PA 19130
215-496-0707
http://www.cctckids.org

CcTC's Trauma Services Program serves children ages two through thirteen who have witnesses or experienced a recent traumatic event such as homicide, fire, catastrophic accident, physical or sexual abuse or domestic violence. This program includes an evaluation of the child's functioning and symptoms and provides specialized individual and family therapy to help children and their families recover from traumatic events. The program also provides professional training on trauma-related topics.

Congreso De Latinos Unidos Latina Domestic Violence Program
216 West Somerset Street
Philadelphia, PA 19133
215-763-8870
Joannao@congreso.net
http://www.congreso.net

This program is committed to ending intimate and family violence by providing confidential and supportive options-counseling in a safe, linguistically and culturally sensitive environment. The program empowers survivors of domestic violence heir children and their families to achieve violence-free lives through the provision of medical and legal advocacy, child advocacy, a 24 hour hotline, counseling, safety planning, referral services and support groups.
Women's Center
The center is designed to support women in the community who suffer from isolation, depression, unemployment, language barriers, violence and other critical issues. The center encourages female leadership and mutual sharing of skills and emotional support through socialization and skill-building activities.
Congreso De Latinos Unidos 24 Hour Hotline
Phone services available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Dr. Robin Lowey & Associates LLC
1218 Chestnut St., Suite 607
Philadelphia, PA 19107
215-625-9655

Psychological services for victims of crime; adults, adolescents, and children.

East Division Crime Victim Services
3330 N. Mascher St.
Philadelphia, PA 19140
215-426-4810

Lutheran Settlement House/Bilingual Domestic Violence Project Bilingual Domestic Violence Project
1340 Frankford Ave.
Philadelphia, PA 19125
215-426-8610
bvieira@lutheransettlement.org
http://www.lutheransettlement.org

Since its inception in 1977, LSH's Bilingual Domestic Violence Program (BDVP) has been committed to providing a safe space for victims/survivors of domestic violence. The Bilingual Domestic Violence Program offers crisis intervention counseling, ongoing individual and group counseling, court accompaniment, medical advocacy, transitional housing, and education and training about domestic violence to professionals and community groups. All services are free of charge and offered in both English and Spanish. The Bilingual Domestic Violence Program consciously employs a culturally and linguistically diverse staff, reflective of the communities it serves. For counseling requests, dial extension 232 and for education/training requests, dial extension 240.
Philadelphia Domestic Violence Hotline
1-866-723-3014
The Bilingual Domestic Violence Project collaboratively operates Philadelphia's 24 hour city-wide domestic violence hotline. Through this hotline, we provide crisis intervention counseling and safety planning. Victims can be connected with other domestic violence services through the hotline. Additionally, referrals for other needs and services are available - including those with multiple languages.

MADD - Southeast PA
MADD Victim Service Program
1100 E. Hector St. Suite 440
Conshohocken, PA 19428
610.825.4902
maddsoutheastpa@verizon.net
http://www.madd.org

MADD's Victim Assistance Program supports all those who have been impacted by the crime of drunk driving. Bereaved families and injured victims of drunk driving crashes may call MADD 24 hours a day to reach a trained victim advocate who can provide emotional support, free literature on victim issues, information, referrals, guidance through the criminal justice system and court accompaniment. MADD Southeast holds monthly support groups and annual candlelight vigils.

North Central Victim Services
1415 N. Broad St., Suite 222
Philadelphia, PA 19122
215-763-3282
R.Mainor@verizon.net

Comprehensive victim services center for all age victims. Our specialty is working with and for senior citizens.

Northeast Victim Service
Revere Commons, Suite 4;
2824 Cottman Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19149
215-332-3888
office@nevs.org
http://www.nevs.org

Northeast Victim Service is the independent non-profit agency helping the victims and witnesses of crime in northeast Philadelphia since 1992.

Northwest Victim Services
6376 Germantown Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19144-1933
215-438-4410
nwvictimsvcs@aol.com

Neighborhood based victim service agency that provides support information and service to victims of crime, their families, friends and neighbors in Northwest Philadelphia.

Office of Safe Schools Advocate
2120 Winter Street, Suite 510
Philadelphia, PA 19103
215-644-1277
hrice@state.pa.us

The Office of Safe Schools Advocate's mission is to "support and advocate for victims, prevent school violence and keep classrooms safe havens for learning - free of violence and fear."

Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency (PCCD)/Office of Victims' Services
Victims Compensation Assistance Program
P.O. Box 1167
Harrisburg, PA 17108-1167
1.800.692.7292

http://www.pccd.state.pa.us

Victims Compensation Assistance Program helps victims and their families ease the financial burdens they may face as a result of a crime.

Pennsylvania Office of the Victim Advocate
1101 South Front Street, Suite 5200
Philadelphia, PA 17104
717-783-5157
vsostack@state.pa.us
http://www.ova.state.pa.us

The Office of the Victim Advocate is dedicated to providing crime victims with a continuum of service throughout the post-sentencing process.

Philadelphia Children's Alliance
Forensic Interviewing
Room #136, 1801 Vine Street
Philadelphia, PA 19103
215-686-4094
http://jeffrey.rosoff@phila.gov

Through multi-disciplinary teamwork, the Alliance provides a forensic interview process with trained forensic interviewers as well as victim services to families.
Victim Services
The Philadelphia children's Alliance offers educational and supportive services for child victims and their non offending caretakers.

Philadelphia District Attorney's Juvenile Victim/Witness Unit
990 Spring Garden Street, Suite 402
Philadelphia, PA 19123
215-685-3278 (3279)
Police.CO_Victim_Services@phila.gov

The goal of the Victim/Witness Unit is to assist both victims and witnesses of juvenile offenders and juvenile victims of adult offenders scheduled for court appearances at 1801 Vine Street.

Philadelphia District Attorney's Victim/Witness Unit
1421 Arch St.
Philadelphia, PA 19102
215-686-8027

Philadelphia Juvenile Probation Victim Services Unit
1801 Vine Street
Philadelphia, PA 19103
215-686-4069
ernestine.williams@courts.phila.gov

The Juvenile Probation Victim Services Unit aims to reduce the trauma by assisting clients, crime victims, witnesses, parents and significant others to reconstruct and restore their lives through advocacy, support, information and referrals. The Juvenile Probation Victim Services Unit strives to prevent further victimization by intervening on behalf of our clients.

Philadelphia Police Department, Victim Services Unit
Victim Assistance Officer Program - Neighborhood Based
990 Spring Garden Street, Suite 402
Philadelphia, PA 19123
215-685-3278 (3279)
Police.CO_Victim_Services@phila.gov

Victim Assistance Officers (VAO) are assigned to each district in Philadelphia to assist victims of crime. Each district with their assigned VAO are detailed as follows: Airport: Capt. Domenic Magucci 215-937-6816 and VAO Michael Kennedy 215-937-6918 1st District: Capt. Carmen Vuotto Jr. 215-686-3010 and VAO Latanya Oglesby 215-686-3017; 2nd District: Capt. Michael McCarrick 215-686-3020 and VAO Stephanie Ahrndt 215-686-3020; 3rd District: Capt. Michael Weaver 215-686-3030 and VAO Susan Paul 215-686-1675; 4th District: Capt. Joseph Zaffino 215-686-3040 and VAO Linda Rednauer 215-686-1675; 5th District: Capt. John Cerrone 215-686-3050 and VAO Toni Madgey 215-686-3052; 6th District: Capt. Brian Korn 215-686-3060 and VAO Carol Young 215-686-3063; 7th District: Capt. Aloysius Martin 215-686-3070 and VAO Jacqueline Senior 215-686-3070; 8th District: Capt. Joseph Dilaqua 215-686-3080 and VAO Mark Jerdan 215-685-9377; 9th District: Capt. Dennis Cullen 215-686-3090 and VAO Tracy Lewis 215-686-3089; 12th District: Capt. Khalid Syed 215-686-3120 VAO Lisa McDowell 215-686-3122; 14th District: Capt. Winton Singletary 215-686-3140 and VAO Sabra Johnson 215-685-2148; 15th District: Capt. Deborah Kelly 215-686-3150 and VAO Christine Murphy 215-685-8698; 16th District: Capt. Christine Coulter 215-686-3160 and VAO Erica Parker 215-686-3163; 17th District: Capt. Kevin Bethel 215-686-3170 and VAO Pamela Canada 215-685-1747; 18th District: Capt. Gregory Malkowski 215-686-3180 and VAO Sherry McDaniels 215-243-0667/8; 19th District: Capt. Branville Bard 215-686-3190 and VAO Shawn Hamilton 215-686-3192; 22nd District: Capt. Michael Costello 215-686-3220 and VAO Viviana Young 215-685-2732; 23rd District: Capt. Sharon Seabourough 215-686-3230 and VAO Thomas Wilmer 215-978-2706; 24th District: Capt. David Mockus 215-686-3240 and VAO Laurie Carter 215-685-9963; 25th District: Capt. Francis Bachmayer 215-686-3250 and VAO Zoraida Charon 215-686-9964; 26th District: Capt. Louis Campione 215-686-3260 and VAO Rita Devlin 215-686-3261; 35th District: Capt. John McCloskey 215-686-3350 and VAO Linda Heatherington 215-924-9540; 39th District: Capt. Steven Glen 215-686-3394 and VAO Karen Byrd 215-225-4040; 92nd District: Capt. Anthony Desher 215-686-7292 and VAO Edward Dzielinski 215-685-7292
Victim Assistance Officer Program - Specialty Crimes
Some Victim Assistance Officers (VAO) are assigned to address specific crimes regardless of what district the crime occurs. The specialty VAOs are detailed as follows: Special Victims Unit: Capt. John Darby 215-685-3261 and VAO Janet Jones 215-685-3249; Homicide Unit: Capt. Michael Costello 215-686-3334 and VAO Kathy Battle 215-686-3065; Airport: Capt. Domenic Magucci 215-937-6816 and VAO Michael Kennedy 215-937-6918 Other VAOs address all other crimes by Philadelphia district, see Victim Assistance Officer Program - Neighborhood Based Program

Saint Gabriel's System, Victims of Crime Program
Victims of Crime Program
227 North 18th Street
Philadelphia, PA 19103
215-854-7081
mlowery@CHS-adphila.org
http://www.saintgabrielssystem.org

The Victims of Crime program primarily serves children and teenagers who are victims of crime. In addition, the program serves adult victims of juvenile crime. Saint Gabriel's Victims of Crime offers its services to victims of a broad range of crimes. These crimes include homicide co-victims, physical assaults, shootings/stabbings, muggings, break-ins. The program also serves a limited number of children who have been sexually abused. Our counseling is family focused. We believe that although one family member may have been the direct victim, in most instances the commission of a crime against one family member affects the entire family. The length of treatment is determined on a case-by-case basis depending on the needs of the victims and their family. Referrals are made to other community-based service providers and trauma specialists when appropriate. Parents or guardians of victims can request services directly by contacting St. Gabriel's office.

Senior Law Center
Project SAFE (Stop Abuse and Financial Exploitation)
100 S. Broad St., #1810
Philadelphia, PA 19110
215-988-1243

http://www.seniorlawcenter.org

Project SAFE provides direct services, including legal advocacy and representation to protect vulnerable low-income elders; focusing on elder abuse, family violence, financial exploitation, fraud, identity theft, execution of fraudulent deed & other crimes of deception.
Elderly Survivors of Domestic Violence Legal Project
Elderly Survivors of Domestic Violence Legal Project addresses both the legal and social needs of elderly survivors.


Support Center for Child Advocates
Child Victim Assistance Project
1900 Cherry Street
Philadelphia, PA 19103
215-925-1913
frankc@advokid.org
http://www.advokid.org

Advocacy for child victims in criminal prosecutions of their alleged perpetrators in cases where child remains at risk of or in need of support services

Temple University Police Department
1101 W. Montgomery Ave.
Philadelphia, PA 19122
215-204-5870

United States Attorney's Office
Victim Witness Division (Eastern District of Pennsylvania)
615 Chestnut Street, Suite 1250
Philadelphia, PA 19106
215-861-8925
marcia.bayne@usdoj.gov

The United States Attorney's Office is committed to ensuring that the crime victims and witnesses are treated fairly; that their privacy is respected and that they are treated with respect and dignity. The Victim Witness Division of the United States Office for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania provide crisis intervention, court support, notification and assists victims with finding services to assist them in recovering from the crime.

University of Pennsylvania, Center for the Treatment and Study of Anxiety (CTSA)
3535 Market Street, Suite 600
Philadelphia, PA 19129
215-746-3327
ctsa@mail.med.upenn.edu
http://www.med.upenn.edu/ctsa

Bereavement Treatment Program
Counseling is available for family members who have been bereaved by suicide or who are grieving the loss of a loved one.
University of Pennsylvania, Center for the Treatment and Study of Anxiety (CTSA)
CTSA is a research and treatment center providing treatment for posttraumatic stress disorder and other anxiety disorders through our clinic at the University of Pennsylvania.


University of Pennsylvania, Division of Public Safety/Special Services
4040 Chestnut Street
Philadelphia, PA 19104
215-898-4481
sdever@publicsafety.upenn.edu
http://www.publicsafety.upenn.edu

The University of Pennsylvania, Division of Public Safety's Special Services Department is responsible for safety education and victim support services. Special Services offers a comprehensive program to assist members of the Penn community with special problems requiring resource center intervention.

Victim/Witness Services of South Philadelphia (V/WSSP)
1426 South 12th Street
Philadelphia, PA 19147
215-551-3360
vwssp@aol.com
http://www.vwssp.org

Latino Outreach Project
To provide culturally appropriate outreach to members of the Latino community in South Philadelphia & to address the needs of the community members should they be victimized.
Asian Outreach Project
To provide culturally appropriate outreach to members of the Asian community in South Philadelphia & to address the needs of the community members should they be victimized.

Women Against Abuse, Inc.
Legal Center
P.O. Box 1375
Philadelphia, PA 19101
215-386-1280
cfigueroa@womenagainstabuse.org
http://www.womenagainstabuse.org

Provides legal advocacy and representation to victims of domestic violence

Women In Transition
21 South 12th Street, 6th Floor
Philadelphia, PA 19107
215-564-5301
Rhacker@womenintransitioninc.org
http://www.womenintransitioninc.org

Domestic Violence Unit
Empowerment counseling, individual and group counseling for women affected by domestic violence.
Substance Abuse Unit
Individual and group counseling for women affected by substance abuse.
Women In Transition 24 Hour Hotline
Phone services available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Women Organized Against Rape
1233 Locust Street, Suite 202
Philadelphia, PA 19107
215-985-3315
http://www.woar.org

Women Organized Against Rape provides comprehensive counseling, court/medical accompaniment to victim/survivors of sexual assault and sexual abuse. Prevention Education programs are available to schools, community and professional groups about sexual violence issues.
Women Organized Against Rape 24 Hour Hotline
Phone service available 24 hours a day at 7 days a week.

Keystone Crisis Intervention Team
KCIT Project Coordinator
Network of Victim Assistance
2370 York Road, Suite B1
Jamison, PA 18929
215-343-6543 (Voice)
215-343-6299(TTY)
215-343-6260 (Fax)

KCIT?S mission is to facilitate crisis intervention services to crime victims and their communities in the aftermath of a traumatic event in Pennsylvania. Interventions include but are not limited to: assessing the impact of the event on the community; developing intervention plans; and providing individual and group crisis intervention. KCIT is available to provide support to agencies and other community crisis teams upon request.

Berks Women in Crisis
645 Penn Street 2nd Fl
Reading PA 19601
610-373-1206
24 hour hotline: 610-372-9540
Spanish hotline: 610-372-7465

MADD, Northeastern Affiliate Office
1216 Carbon Street
Reading, PA 19601
610-372-6233
http://www.maddberks.org


Victim/Witness Unit
Juvenile Probation Office
Berks County Courthouse
633 Court Street
Reading, PA 19601
610-478-3200

PA Coalition Against Domestic Violence
6400 Flank Drive, Ste. 1300
Harrisburg, PA 17112
800-932-4632
http://www.pcadv.org

PA Coalition Against Rape
125 North Enola Drive
Enola, PA 17025
717-728-9740
24 hour hot line:
888-772-PCAR
http://www.pcar.org

PCCD Victims Compensation Program
3101 N. Front Street
Harrisburg, PA 17108
717-783-5153
800-233-2339
http://www.pccd.state.pa.us

MADD, PA State Office
2323 Patton Road
Harrisburg, PA 17112
717-657-3911
24 hour hotline:
866-439-6233 (Pittsburgh)
800-848-6233 (Harrisburg)
http://www.maddpa.org

Laurel House
P.O. Box 764
Norristown, PA 19401
610-277-1860
24 hour hot line:
800-642-3150

Victim Services Unit
Juvenile Probation Department
530 Port Indian Road
Norristown, PA 19403
610-630-2252
http://www.montcopa.org/mcjp

Lincoln Center for Family & Youth
201 Union Ave.
Bridgeport, PA 19405
610-277-3715

Victim/Witness Assistance Unit
District Attorney's Office
Montgomery County Courthouse
P.O. Box 311, 4th Floor
Norristown, PA 19404-0311
610-278-3144
610-278-6292
http://www.montcopa.org/da

Victim Services Center of Montgomery County, Inc.
18 W. Airy Street
Norristown, PA 19401
610-277-0932
24 hour hot line:
888-521-0983
http://www.vscmontcopa.org

Women's Center of Montgomery County
Bryn Mawr Office
14 South Bryn Mawr Ave., Ste. 207
Bryn Mawr, PA 19010
610-525-1428
24 hour hot line:
610-525-1427
http://www.wcmontco.org

Women's Center of Montgomery County
Administration Office
8080 Old York Rd., Ste. 200
Elkins Park, PA 19027
215-635-7340
215-635-7344

A Woman's Place
P.O. Box 299
Doylestown, PA 18901
215-343-9241
24 hour hot line:
800-220-8116
website:
http://www.awomansplace.org

MADD-Bucks County
P.O. Box 1203
Newtown, PA 18940
24 hour hot line:
215-504-3700

Victim/Witness Unit
Juvenile Court
55 East Court Street
Doylestown, PA 18901
215-348-6050
email: lmrickenbach@co.bucks.pa.us

Victim/Witness Services
District Attorney's Office
Bucks County Courthouse
4th Floor
Doylestown, PA 18901
215-348-6292

Network of Victim Assistance
16 N. Franklin Street
Suite 105
Doylestown, PA 18901
215-348-5664
24 hour hot line: 800-675-6900
http://www.novabucks.org

Delaware County
Women Against Rape
P.O. Box 211
Media, PA 19063
610-566-7954
610-566-4386
24 hour hot line:
610-566-4342

Domestic Abuse Project of Delaware County
4 West Second Street
Media, PA 19063
610-565-6272
24 hour hot line:
610-565-4590

Victim Services Unit
Delaware County Juvenile Court
Fronefield Bldg.
201 W. Front Street
Media, PA 19063-2752
610-891-4723

Family Support Line
100 West 6th Street
Media, PA 19063
610-891-5275
http://www.familysupportline.org

Senior Victim Services
20 S. Olive Street
Suite 303
Media, PA 19063
610-627-2292
24 hour hot line:
610-627-2249

Victim/Witness Assistance Program
Delaware County Courthouse
Veteran's Square
201 West Front Street
Media, PA 19063
610-891-4227

PA Coalition Against Domestic Violence
6400 Flank Drive, Ste. 1300
Harrisburg, PA 17112
800-932-4632
http://www.pcadv.org

PA Coalition Against Rape
125 North Enola Drive
Enola, PA 17025
717-728-9740
24 hour hot line:
888-772-PCAR
http://www.pcar.org

PCCD Victims Compensation Program
3101 N. Front Street
Harrisburg, PA 17108
717-783-5153
800-233-2339
http://www.pccd.state.pa.us

MADD, PA State Office
2323 Patton Road
Harrisburg, PA 17112
717-657-3911
24 hour hotline:
866-439-6233 (Pittsburgh)
800-848-6233 (Harrisburg)
http://www.maddpa.org