VRC Has Moved!Thank you to all those that donated over the past year and a half! We made it! We have moved to our new location at 360 East End Centre Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702 We are still getting everything furnished and looking good- so watch for an invitation to an open house in the Spring!…
DetailsSummer 2019 NewsletterGovernor Wolf Honors Victims’ Rights Boost with Ceremonial Bill Signing On July 15, 2019, Governor Tom Wolf signed six bills that will expand protections and support for crime victims. He was joined by Pennsylvania Victim Advocate Jennifer Storm, legislators and advocates at the ceremonial bill signing. The bills help to give crime victims…
DetailsMarsy’s Law for All seeks to amend state constitutions that don’t offer protections to crime victims.
DetailsThe Clothesline Project is a visual display of T-Shirts with messages and illustrations that have been designed by women survivors of violence, or by friends, and/or families of survivors. The shirts displayed here were made by survivors of violence, or by friends, and/or families of victims from Wyoming, Carbon and Luzerne Counties.
DetailsApril is Sexual Assault Awareness Month. The goal of Sexual Assault Awareness Month is to raise awareness and educate communities about sexual violence and how to prevent it.
DetailsDuring April, the Victims Resource Center’s Shoe Project will be on display at locations throughout Luzerne and Carbon Counties. The Shoe Project embodies the experiences of sexual assault survivors, bringing to life the crime of sexual violence. The stories attached to the shoes are those of mothers, sisters, partners, brothers, sons, daughters, friends and neighbors.…
DetailsIn one year, 7.5 million Americans were victims of stalking—a dangerous crime that can happen to anyone.
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