You are not alone. Services are available to help you in this difficult time.
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Help & Support for Crime Survivors Victim Service Programs Victim service programs offer free help for people affected by crime. You can get emotional support, talk to someone on a toll-free hotline, find online resources, and connect with local programs for counseling, therapy, and more. Learn about your rights and the support available to you.
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Easing the Financial Burden of Crime Apply for Victims Compensation The Victims’ Compensation Assistance Program helps victims and their families after a crime by compensating for certain costs or bills, making it easier to recover emotionally and physically.
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Guides & Supporters on Your Journey Advocacy Victim advocates are trained professionals who care about helping people affected by crime. They work in Victim Service Programs to support victims in many ways.
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Keeping You & Your Family Safe Request a Protection Order A protection order may help keep you and your family safe from being hurt or contacted by someone who has mentally or physically harmed you.
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Getting Back What You Lost Restitution Restitution is a monetary award that is determined by the Court. It is designed to help restore any financial losses suffered because of the crime.
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Stay Updated on Offender Status Offender Release Notifications Victims have the right to be updated on their offender's prison status. Victims can sign up for PA SAVIN to get updates on an offender’s prison status. You’ll be notified by phone, text, email, or mobile app if the offender is released, moved, or escapes.
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Protect Your Private Address Address Confidentiality The Address Confidentiality Program (ACP) gives victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, human trafficking, or child abduction a safe mailing address to help keep their real address out of public records.
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Receiving an Offender’s Apology Inmate Apology Bank The Inmate Apology Bank allows victims and survivors to receive an apology letter from the offender in their case, if they choose.
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Safe Conversations to Heal Harm Victim Offender Dialogue The Victim Offender Dialogue program gives victims the option to talk with the offender in their case in a safe setting with a trained mediator. This conversation can help address and repair the harm caused.
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Sharing Strength, Hope, & Stories Resilient Voices Survivor Speakers Resilient Voices is a program where survivors can share their stories, strength, and hope in a way that fits their personal goals.