Help for Victims of Sexual Abuse and Assault in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Page last updated: November 11, 2015
Victim Services in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania
*Indicates an emergency hotline
|
Organization/Address |
Contact |
Services |
| Adult Probation and Parole Department, Victim Impact Unit 1401 Arch St., 1st Fl. Phila., PA 19102 |
(215) 683-1465 |
Victim/witness services |
| Anti-Violence Partnership of Philadelphia 2000 Hamilton St., #300 Phila., PA 19130 |
(215) 567-6776 |
Assistance and support to all crime victims |
| Center for Advocacy for Rights and Interests of the Elderly 1500 JFK Blvd., Suite 1500 Phila., PA 19102 |
(215) 545-5728 |
Elderly victim assistance |
| Center City Crime Victim Services 42 S. 15th St., #1103 Phila., PA 19102 |
(215) 665-9680 |
Assistance and support to all crime victims |
| Lutheran Settlement House 1340 Frankford Ave. Phila., PA 19125 |
(215) 426-8610 www.lutheransettlement.org |
Domestic violence |
| Philadelphia Coalition for Victim Advocacy 3 S. Penn Sq. Phila., PA 19107 |
www.pcvainfo.org | Assistance and support to all crime victims |
| Philadelphia Children’s Alliance 300 E. Hunting Park Ave. Phila., PA 19124 |
(215) 387-9500 |
Child sex abuse and services |
| Senior Law Center 1500 JFK Blvd., Suite 1501 Phila., PA 19102 |
(215) 988-1242 |
Elderly victim assistance |
| Support Center for Child Advocates 1900 Cherry St. Phila., PA 19103 |
(215) 561-1627 www.advokid.org |
Child abuse and services |
| Victim/Witness Services, District Attorney’s Office Three South Penn Square Corner of Juniper and South Penn Square Philadelphia, PA 19107 |
(215) 686-8000
|
Assistance and support to all crime victims |
| Victim/Witness Services of South Philadelphia 1426 S. 12th St. Phila., PA 19147 |
(215) 551-3360 |
Assistance and support to all crime victims |
| Women Against Abuse 100 South Broad St. #1341 Phila., PA 19110 |
(215) 386-1280 |
Domestic violence |
| Women in Transition 21 South 12th St. #601 Phila., PA 19107 |
(215) 564-5301 |
Domestic violence |
| Women Organized Against Rape 1617 JFK Blvd., #1100 Phila., PA 19103 |
(215) 985-3315 |
Sex abuse |
In Philadelphia, sex abuse/assault is commonly perpetrated by persons known to the victims, including:
- priests/pastors,
- family friends and relatives,
- teachers,
- coaches,
- day care workers, and
- medical professionals.
Victims of sexual assault often suffer from long-lasting emotional and psychological scars. Getting help is the first step on the road to recovery.
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. You can contact the Philadelphia Office of Children and Youth to report child sex abuse at 215-683-4DHS.
The Philadelphia District Attorney’s Office is located at:
Three South Penn Square
Corner of Juniper and South Penn Square
Philadelphia, PA 19107-3499
215-686-8000