If you are a VICTIM of Crime in Pennsylvania You have RIGHTS.
Basic Victim's Rights 1. Right to be treated with respect. 2. Right to notification. 3. Right to be present. 4. Right to be heard. 5. Right to reasonable protection from intimidation and harm. 6. Right to restitution. 7. Right to information and referral. 8. Right to apply for victim compensation. (violent crimes) 9. Right to speedy proceedings. 10. Special rights and protections. https://www.ovcttac.gov/svaa/documents/nvaa_documents/Track1_PM_Module_3_final.ppt#302,6,Basic Victims’ Rights
Experts in the field of victim assistance have learned over the years that crime victims who are treated with dignity, compassion and respect will learn to cope more effectively with the pain of being a crime victim.
Pennsylvania Office of The Victim Advocate
Rights vary between Juvenile & Adult offenses.
Center for Victims of Violence
Early intervention and outreach to victims of crime and violence supports personal recovery and healing processes.
Unattended and unresolved trauma, grief and loss caused by violence negatively impacts a person's health and worldview, inhibits coping skills, and reduces personal options which increase the likelihood of that person's exposure to victimization and violence.
Violence must be viewed as a public health issue that requires further education of the public regarding intervention and prevention strategies.
Read our victims rights page.
YOT Victims Rights Survey, click here..
If you are a victim of crime, please take a moment to fill out our survey to help us better understand how to help.
