24 HOUR HOTLINE ASSISTANCE
Carbon County
1001 Mahoning Street
Lehighton, PA 18235
(610) 379-0151
Luzerne County
360 East End Centre
Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702
(570) 823-0765
Wyoming County
119 Warren Street
Tunkhannock, PA 18657
(570) 836-5544
Services
Victims Resource Center provides a comprehensive range of services to meet the special needs of crime victims, to address issues of violence on an individual and community level and to increase the understanding of the impact of crime on victims to improve their quality of care.
staffed by trained counselors 24 hours a day, seven days a week, each office has a hotline for victims of crime to call.
provide an opportunity for victims of crime to come together to share experiences and gain strength as part of their healing.
provides support, information and options to assess each victims needs and develop a plan to address them.
provides numerous crime prevention educational programs for young children, adolescents, college students and adults.
What is Identity Theft/Fraud?
Are you a victim?
“Identity theft and identity fraud are terms used to refer to types of crime in which someone wrongfully obtains and uses another individual’s personal data in a way that involves fraud or deception, typically for economic gain.” – (National Criminal Justice Reference Service)
You Can Help!
Contributions from individuals, foundations, and corporations are important in helping VRC continue its mission. Memorial, Honorary and Matching Gifts are also options for donation.
Victims Have the Right
COMPENSATION
Victims of crime have the right to be compensated financially for their out of pocket losses due to emotional and physical injuries. We assist victims with properly completing the necessary paperwork to file a claim.
What Can I Expect at VRC?
“having someone to talk to and not judge”
“Very nice and supportive …helped me to realize it’s not my fault and to feel better”
“very understanding of my feelings….helped me to know I’m not crazy”
“Counselor easy to talk to ….feel safe and secure discussing the events that happened”
“that there are non-judgmental people that care enough to help people”
“helpfulness of the staff…willing to work around my schedule”
“I learned a lot about the legal system than I knew before”
Social Media
We’re celebrating an important step forward for survivors!*HB 2474 and SB 1212 passed Pennsylvania’s legislature with unanimous support and now await the governor’s signature.*Children deserve adults who recognize harm and act to protect them. That includes responding to child sexual abuse material (CSAM), the unlawful sharing of intimate images and hazing. *Survivors waiting for their rape kits to be tested deserve to know their evidence is being taken seriously. The passage of these bills brings Pennsylvania closer to meeting those responsibilities with the urgency, care and accountability survivors deserve.*VRC would like to give special thanks to Senator Lisa Baker for helping move these important protections forward and supporting children and survivors in Luzerne and Wyoming Counties. Your work makes a difference for the people we serve.*To the survivors and advocates in our community who keep asking Pennsylvania to do better: your voices matter. We’re proud to stand alongside you, celebrate this progress and let’s keep working for a safer community.***#SupportSurvivors #ProtectChildren #EndSexualViolence
When something happens, knowing where to turn can make the first conversation feel more manageable.**VRC’s Luzerne County team supports people affected by crime, including domestic violence, and their loved ones. You can ask about support without having every next step figured out.**To ask about available services, call our Luzerne County hotline at 570-823-0765. Support is free and confidential, and the hotline is available 24/7.**#vrcnepa #luzernecounty #victimsupport
Someone can keep showing up at work, making plans, and caring for others while experiencing abuse.**This is a reminder to pay attention with care. Domestic violence can affect people of any gender, and knowing someone well does not mean we know everything happening in their life.**If someone chooses to tell you, listen without asking them to prove it. A calm response can be: “I believe you. How can I support you?”**Share information about local help when it is safe and welcome.**Wyoming County: Domestic violence, sexual assault and other serious crimes, 570-836-5544.**Luzerne County: Domestic violence, sexual assault and other serious crimes, 570-823-0765.*Hotlines are available 24/7.**#vrcnepa #bethesupport #domesticviolenceawareness
💜 We're growing our Instagram community, and we want YOU to be part of it!*At Victims Resource Center, we believe awareness creates connections, and connections help build stronger, safer communities.*We're inviting you to follow along, get to know our team, learn more about our mission, and help us spread the word about the resources available throughout northeastern Pennsylvania.*And to celebrate, we're giving away an Amazon gift card! 🎉 Here's how to enter:💜 Follow @vrcnepa💜 Like this post💜 Tag a friend in the comments💜 BONUS: Share this post to your Instagram Story and tag @vrcnepa for an additional entry!*Entries close November 4, 2026.*Because growing our community means growing awareness, and every connection counts.*This giveaway is not sponsored, endorsed, administered by, or associate#victimsresourcecenteri#vrcnepao#CommunityConnectionsC#nepai#Giveawayions #NEPA #Giveaway
Our Prevention Education Specialist, Brian Wendt, joined the trunk-or-treat hosted by Wyoming County Health in Tunkhannock, trading his usual look for a few feathers.**Community events give us a chance to connect with local families beyond the classroom. Thank you to Wyoming County Health for bringing everyone together!**Spot Brian in his penguin costume? Give him a wave in the comments!**#vrcnepa #tunkhannock #CommunityConnection
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We’re celebrating an important step forward for survivors!*HB 2474 and SB 1212 passed Pennsylvania’s legislature with unanimous support and now await the governor’s signature.*Children deserve adults who recognize harm and act to protect them. That includes responding to child sexual abuse material (CSAM), the unlawful sharing of intimate images and hazing. *Survivors waiting for their rape kits to be tested deserve to know their evidence is being taken seriously. The passage of these bills brings Pennsylvania closer to meeting those responsibilities with the urgency, care and accountability survivors deserve.*VRC would like to give special thanks to Senator Lisa Baker for helping move these important protections forward and supporting children and survivors in Luzerne and Wyoming Counties. Your work makes a difference for the people we serve.*To the survivors and advocates in our community who keep asking Pennsylvania to do better: your voices matter. We’re proud to stand alongside you, celebrate this progress and let’s keep working for a safer community.***#SupportSurvivors #ProtectChildren #EndSexualViolence
When something happens, knowing where to turn can make the first conversation feel more manageable.**VRC’s Luzerne County team supports people affected by crime, including domestic violence, and their loved ones. You can ask about support without having every next step figured out.**To ask about available services, call our Luzerne County hotline at 570-823-0765. Support is free and confidential, and the hotline is available 24/7.**#vrcnepa #luzernecounty #victimsupport
Someone can keep showing up at work, making plans, and caring for others while experiencing abuse.**This is a reminder to pay attention with care. Domestic violence can affect people of any gender, and knowing someone well does not mean we know everything happening in their life.**If someone chooses to tell you, listen without asking them to prove it. A calm response can be: “I believe you. How can I support you?”**Share information about local help when it is safe and welcome.**Wyoming County: Domestic violence, sexual assault and other serious crimes, 570-836-5544.**Luzerne County: Domestic violence, sexual assault and other serious crimes, 570-823-0765.*Hotlines are available 24/7.**#vrcnepa #bethesupport #domesticviolenceawareness
💜 We're growing our Instagram community, and we want YOU to be part of it!*At Victims Resource Center, we believe awareness creates connections, and connections help build stronger, safer communities.*We're inviting you to follow along, get to know our team, learn more about our mission, and help us spread the word about the resources available throughout northeastern Pennsylvania.*And to celebrate, we're giving away an Amazon gift card! 🎉 Here's how to enter:💜 Follow @vrcnepa💜 Like this post💜 Tag a friend in the comments💜 BONUS: Share this post to your Instagram Story and tag @vrcnepa for an additional entry!*Entries close November 4, 2026.*Because growing our community means growing awareness, and every connection counts.*This giveaway is not sponsored, endorsed, administered by, or associate#victimsresourcecenteri#vrcnepao#CommunityConnectionsC#nepai#Giveawayions #NEPA #Giveaway
Our Prevention Education Specialist, Brian Wendt, joined the trunk-or-treat hosted by Wyoming County Health in Tunkhannock, trading his usual look for a few feathers.**Community events give us a chance to connect with local families beyond the classroom. Thank you to Wyoming County Health for bringing everyone together!**Spot Brian in his penguin costume? Give him a wave in the comments!**#vrcnepa #tunkhannock #CommunityConnection
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VRC services are provided at no charge and are funded in part by grants from the Pennsylvania Coalition Against Rape, Pennsylvania Coalition Against Domestic Violence, Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency, United Way of Wyoming Valley, United Way of Greater Hazleton, United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley and United Way of Wyoming County. The organization also receives funding from individuals and corporate contributors.
VRC is a non-profit 501 c (3) organization. The official organization and financial information for VRC may be obtained from the PA Department of State by calling 1.800.732.0999 within Pennsylvania. Registration does not imply endorsement.