Help for Victims of Sexual Abuse and Assault in Delaware County, Pennsylvania
Page last updated: June 9, 2016
People who commit sex abuse and assault choose victims carefully and are usually known to victims. Church leaders such as priests/pastors, educators such as teachers and even medical professionals commit sexual abuse. Many victims of sex abuse suffer significant emotional and psychological trauma. Getting help is the first step on the road to recovery. Below are resources for victims of sexual abuse and assault in the Delaware County, PA area.
If you or a loved one was the victim of sexual abuse or sexual assault, you should contact law enforcement to report the crime. Doing so can help prevent further acts of abuse.
The Delaware County District Attorney’s Office is located at:
201 West Front Street
Media, Pennsylvania 19063
610-891-4161
Sex Abuse Victim Services in Delaware County, Pennsylvania
*Indicates an emergency hotline
|
Organization/Address |
Contact |
Services |
| Children and Youth Services Sexual Abuse Center 100 West 6th St. Media, PA 19063 |
(610) 891-5258 (610) 892-8400 * |
Child sex abuse |
| Delaware County Women Against Rape P.O. Box 211 Media, PA 19063 |
(610) 566-7954 (610) 566-5866 (610) 566-4342 * www.delcowar.org |
Sexual abuse |
| Domestic Abuse Project of Delaware County 14 West Second St. Media, PA 19063 |
(610) 565-6272 (610) 565-4590 * www.dapdc.org |
Domestic violence |
| Family Support Line 100 West Sixth St. Media, PA 19063 |
(610) 268-9145 www.familysupportline.org |
Child abuse |
| Senior Victim Services 20 South Olive St., #303 Media, PA 19063 |
(610) 627-2292 | Elderly victim services |
| Victim/Witness Assistance Program Delaware County Courthouse 201 West Front St. Media, PA 19063 |
(610) 891-4227 | Victim/witness support |