Help for Victims of Sexual Abuse and Assault in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Page last updated: February 12, 2016
Victim Services in Allegheny County (Pittsburgh)
*Indicates an emergency hotline
|
Organization/Address |
Contact |
Services |
| Alle-Kiski Hope Center 415 East 6th Ave. Tarentum, PA 15084 |
(724) 224-1100 (888) 299-4673 * www.akhopecenter.org |
Domestic violence; sexual assault |
| Center for Victims of Violence and Crime 5916 Penn Ave. Pittsburgh, PA 15206 |
(412) 482-3240 (866) 644-2882 * www.centerforvictims.org |
Assistance and support to all crime victims |
| Domestic Abuse Counseling Center 116 5th Ave. McKeesport, PA 15132 |
(412) 678-1055 www.dacc.net |
Domestic violence |
| Pittsburgh Action Against Rape 81 S. 19th St. Pittsburgh, PA 15203 |
(412) 431-5665 (866) 363-7273 * www.paar.net |
Sex abuse |
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/mental health 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. To report child sex abuse, please call the Allegheny Office of Children, Youth and Families at 412-473-2000.
The Allegheny County (Pittsburgh) District Attorney’s Office is located at:
436 Grant St., Room #303
Pittsburgh, PA 15219
412-350-4450
The Allegheny County DA’s office has devoted a special unit to victims of sex abuse. The SARTAC (Sex Abuse Response Team of Allegheny County) provides resources and aid to victims of sex abuse.