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
Paws up for a purpose! 🐾💜*Our four-legged friends are getting in on the action for #WearPurpleDay, and we think they understood the assignment!*In honor of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, the VRC team recruited some of our most adorable supporters to help us spread a little love, a lot of purple, and one very important message -- No one should have to face domestic violence alone.*While these furry faces might make you smile, the reason we're wearing purple is one we take to heart every single day. Purple represents courage, survival, and solidarity with those whose lives have been impacted by domestic violence.*Today, we're wearing purple for survivors, for those still finding their voices, and for a future free from violence.*Now, we have to ask...which of our furry advocates wore it bes#WearPurpleDayr#DomesticViolenceAwarenessMonthe#vrcnepah#PurpleForAPurposeo#vrcnepae#vrcnepa
**Tomorrow, we're painting Northeastern Pennsylvania PURPLE! 💜***Thursday, October 15, is Purple Thursday, and we're inviting our entire community to join us in wearing purple to show support for survivors of domestic violence.*VRC's Michele Minor Wolf recently joined PA homepage to talk about the importance of Purple Thursday and how something as simple as wearing purple can help spark conversations, raise awareness, and remind survivors that they are not alone.*🎥 Watch Michele's interview, then get your purple ready!*💜 **And we want to see YOU!***Tomorrow, whether you're wearing purple at work, at school, at home, or alongside your friends and coworkers, snap a photo and share it with us!* Drop your photos in the comments or send us a DM for a chance to be featured on VRC's social media pages.*Let's fill our feeds with purple and show survivors throughout Luzerne, Wyoming, and Carbon Counties that their community stands with them.***Wear purple. Start conversa28/22 News (WBRE/WYOU)ivor#PurpleThursdayN#DomesticViolenceAwarenessMonthd#WearPurplec#vrcnepaA#StandWithSurvivorsPurple #VRCNEPA #StandWithSurvivors
We stand with Jane Doe. We stand with survivors everywhere. ❤️*Behind every headline about sexual violence is a human being whose dignity, privacy, and voice deserve to be respected.*As conversations surrounding the Cornell University Jane Doe case continue across the country, the team at Victims Resource Center is joining advocates and organizations in a visible show of solidarity.*Yesterday, members of our VRC team stood together to share a message that extends far beyond one case -Every survivor deserves compassion. Every survivor deserves support. Every survivor deserves to be heard.*For the advocates who dedicate their lives to supporting survivors, these aren’t simply words on signs. They represent the values that guide our work every day.*To Jane Doe, and to every person navigating the aftermath of sexual violence, know that you are not alone.*We stand with you. Today and every day. ❤️*If you or someone you know needs support, VRC offers free, confidential services. Visit vrcnepa.org to learn more.***#WeStandWithJaneDoe #SupportSurvivors #VictimsResourceCenter #VRCNEPA
A community showing support can help make a difficult subject easier to talk about.**Join us Tomorrow for Purple Thursday. Together, we can help more people recognize domestic violence and learn where support is available.**Wear purple if you would like to participate, and bring a willingness to listen without judgment.**#vrcnepa #PurpleThursday #domesticviolenceawareness
A light of hope. A symbol of solidarity. A community standing together. 💜*The Wyoming County Courthouse is shining purple in recognition of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, illuminating more than just a building. It's shining a light on an issue that affects individuals and families throughout our community.*For survivors of domestic violence, knowing that their community sees them, believes them, and supports them can make a meaningful difference. Throughout October, this purple glow serves as a reminder that domestic violence awareness doesn't end with a proclamation or a single day of recognition. It requires ongoing conversations, compassion, advocacy, and action.*We extend our heartfelt appreciation to Wyoming County for helping shine a light on this important cause. To every survivor who sees these purple lights: You are not alone. There is hope, and help is available.*💜 Let's fill the comments with purple hearts! Drop a 💜 below to stand in solidarity with survivors of domestic violence and help us show that our community is united in support, compassion, and hope.*Together, we can shine a light on domestic violence and remind survivors that they are ne#DomesticViolenceAwarenessMonthe#vrcnepas#wyomingcounty #shinealightt#SupportingSurvivorsortingSurvivors
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Paws up for a purpose! 🐾💜*Our four-legged friends are getting in on the action for #WearPurpleDay, and we think they understood the assignment!*In honor of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, the VRC team recruited some of our most adorable supporters to help us spread a little love, a lot of purple, and one very important message -- No one should have to face domestic violence alone.*While these furry faces might make you smile, the reason we're wearing purple is one we take to heart every single day. Purple represents courage, survival, and solidarity with those whose lives have been impacted by domestic violence.*Today, we're wearing purple for survivors, for those still finding their voices, and for a future free from violence.*Now, we have to ask...which of our furry advocates wore it bes#WearPurpleDayr#DomesticViolenceAwarenessMonthe#vrcnepah#PurpleForAPurposeo#vrcnepae#vrcnepa
**Tomorrow, we're painting Northeastern Pennsylvania PURPLE! 💜***Thursday, October 15, is Purple Thursday, and we're inviting our entire community to join us in wearing purple to show support for survivors of domestic violence.*VRC's Michele Minor Wolf recently joined PA homepage to talk about the importance of Purple Thursday and how something as simple as wearing purple can help spark conversations, raise awareness, and remind survivors that they are not alone.*🎥 Watch Michele's interview, then get your purple ready!*💜 **And we want to see YOU!***Tomorrow, whether you're wearing purple at work, at school, at home, or alongside your friends and coworkers, snap a photo and share it with us!* Drop your photos in the comments or send us a DM for a chance to be featured on VRC's social media pages.*Let's fill our feeds with purple and show survivors throughout Luzerne, Wyoming, and Carbon Counties that their community stands with them.***Wear purple. Start conversa28/22 News (WBRE/WYOU)ivor#PurpleThursdayN#DomesticViolenceAwarenessMonthd#WearPurplec#vrcnepaA#StandWithSurvivorsPurple #VRCNEPA #StandWithSurvivors
We stand with Jane Doe. We stand with survivors everywhere. ❤️*Behind every headline about sexual violence is a human being whose dignity, privacy, and voice deserve to be respected.*As conversations surrounding the Cornell University Jane Doe case continue across the country, the team at Victims Resource Center is joining advocates and organizations in a visible show of solidarity.*Yesterday, members of our VRC team stood together to share a message that extends far beyond one case -Every survivor deserves compassion. Every survivor deserves support. Every survivor deserves to be heard.*For the advocates who dedicate their lives to supporting survivors, these aren’t simply words on signs. They represent the values that guide our work every day.*To Jane Doe, and to every person navigating the aftermath of sexual violence, know that you are not alone.*We stand with you. Today and every day. ❤️*If you or someone you know needs support, VRC offers free, confidential services. Visit vrcnepa.org to learn more.***#WeStandWithJaneDoe #SupportSurvivors #VictimsResourceCenter #VRCNEPA
A community showing support can help make a difficult subject easier to talk about.**Join us Tomorrow for Purple Thursday. Together, we can help more people recognize domestic violence and learn where support is available.**Wear purple if you would like to participate, and bring a willingness to listen without judgment.**#vrcnepa #PurpleThursday #domesticviolenceawareness
A light of hope. A symbol of solidarity. A community standing together. 💜*The Wyoming County Courthouse is shining purple in recognition of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, illuminating more than just a building. It's shining a light on an issue that affects individuals and families throughout our community.*For survivors of domestic violence, knowing that their community sees them, believes them, and supports them can make a meaningful difference. Throughout October, this purple glow serves as a reminder that domestic violence awareness doesn't end with a proclamation or a single day of recognition. It requires ongoing conversations, compassion, advocacy, and action.*We extend our heartfelt appreciation to Wyoming County for helping shine a light on this important cause. To every survivor who sees these purple lights: You are not alone. There is hope, and help is available.*💜 Let's fill the comments with purple hearts! Drop a 💜 below to stand in solidarity with survivors of domestic violence and help us show that our community is united in support, compassion, and hope.*Together, we can shine a light on domestic violence and remind survivors that they are ne#DomesticViolenceAwarenessMonthe#vrcnepas#wyomingcounty #shinealightt#SupportingSurvivorsortingSurvivors
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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.