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Hotline: 1-800-894-3706, fast exit—Alt+F4 or Cmd+W
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
Domestic violence is a pattern of abusive behavior in a relationship that is used to gain power & control. The types of abuse can include emotional, verbal, financial, physical, and sexual abuse. All are serious.
SEXUAL ASSAULT
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
Sexual violence is used to violate an individuals trust, autonomy, and feeling of safety. Sexual violence occurs any time a person is forced, coerced, or manipulated into unwanted sexual activity.
OTHER CRIMES
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
OTHER CRIMES
Any type of crime should be taken seriously. If you have been the victim of a crime, please contact our agency. We can provide you information that will assist you in putting the pieces back together.
ALL SERVICES ARE FREE AND CONFIDENTIAL
24-HOUR EMERGENCY HOTLINE
24-HOUR EMERGENCY HOTLINE
24-HOUR EMERGENCY HOTLINE
An advocate from Sullivan County Victim Services is available 24-hours a day. Individuals who call the hotline during office hours will be connected with a staff member. On weekends and after business hours, an answering service will receive your call and connect you to our on-call staff member.
The hotline number is 1-800-894-3706.
ACCOMPANIMENT
24-HOUR EMERGENCY HOTLINE
24-HOUR EMERGENCY HOTLINE
Advocates at Sullivan County Victim Services offer support and information to prepare clients for a variety of appointments or legal proceedings that may be necessary to attend as a result of crime. Advocates are able to provide medical and legal accompaniment. It can be very helpful having an advocate with you to explain the medical or legal process that you are going through.
VICTIMS' RIGHTS
24-HOUR EMERGENCY HOTLINE
PROTECTION ORDERS
Crime victims in Pennsylvania have rights throughout the criminal justice process, including the right to be informed about available services, court events, and the status of the offender and their case. Advocates at Victim Services can help you understand your rights and can connect you to an attorney if you feel your rights have been violated.
PROTECTION ORDERS
EMERGENCY SHORT-TERM SHELTER
PROTECTION ORDERS
Advocates at Sullivan County Victim Services are able to assist victims of crime petition the court for the following protection orders: Protection from Abuse Orders, Sexual Violence Protection Orders, and Protection from Intimidation Orders. Specific criteria must be met to be eligible for each type of protection order.
CRIME VICTIM COMPENSATION
EMERGENCY SHORT-TERM SHELTER
EMERGENCY SHORT-TERM SHELTER
Advocates at Sullivan County Victim Services are able to assist qualifying clients apply for crime victim compensation. Victims may qualify for monetary funds to help compensate for items like lost wages, medical expenses, therapeutic counseling, crime scene clean up, and other crime related losses.
EMERGENCY SHORT-TERM SHELTER
EMERGENCY SHORT-TERM SHELTER
EMERGENCY SHORT-TERM SHELTER
Abused adults and their children fleeing a violent situation are able to seek shelter in our 24-hour short-term emergency shelter. If additional shelter is necessary, advocates will help the client find additional shelter in the county or in a shelter in a surrounding area.
SUPPORT GROUPS
SUPPORTIVE COUNSELING
PREVENTION EDUCATION
Advocates at Sullivan County Victim Services are able to facilitate support groups for individuals who have been the victims of crime. The goal of group interaction is to create an environment where clients feel safe and comfortable sharing their experiences. Participation in support groups can help empower and encourage victims to regain control of their lives. SCVS offers support groups to individuals who have experienced domestic violence or sexual violence at any age.
PREVENTION EDUCATION
SUPPORTIVE COUNSELING
PREVENTION EDUCATION
Sullivan County Victim Services is available to provide prevention and educational programs to community groups, businesses, and students. For more information on prevention education programs, please visit our community education page.
SUPPORTIVE COUNSELING
SUPPORTIVE COUNSELING
TRAUMA FOCUSED THERAPY
The counselor at Sullivan County Victim Services provides victims and significant others with supportive, non-therapeutic counseling. Supportive Counseling helps victims work through their feelings, fears, and anxieties that are the result of crime.
TRAUMA FOCUSED THERAPY
TRAUMA FOCUSED THERAPY
TRAUMA FOCUSED THERAPY
Sullivan County Victim Services contracts with a Licensed Professional Counselor who is certified in trauma-focused, cognitive behavior therapy. Therapy isvirtual and available to adults and children.
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