Victim/Witness Services of South Philadelphia
Program Services:
Victim/Witness Services of South Philadelphia (V/WSSP) offers direct assistance and support to crime victims, witnesses and their families in the three Police Districts of South Philadelphia (1st, 3rd, and 17th Districts).
As a free service, V/WSSP provides the following:
· Information and support services at preliminary hearings, including answering questions about court and police procedures;
· Assistance with the criminal justice system, the District Attorney’s Office, Probation and Parole Department, and other related agencies;
· Accompaniment of victims and witnesses to trials at the Criminal Justice Center (upon request) and tracking the progress of the case;
· Intervention in harassment and intimidation related to the criminal case;
· Referrals to other social service agencies for emergency food, shelter, and other needs;
· Information on and assistance filing Crime Victim’s Compensation claims;
· Short-term crisis counseling and referrals to counseling services for additional support;
· Speakers for community, church, and other groups.
Address: 1800 Jackson Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19145
Telephone: 215-551-3360
Hours: Monday-Friday 9:00am-5:00pm
Email: info@vwssp.org
Website: Open Website
Last Review and Update: Aug 02, 2021