As a victim of crime in Pennsylvania, you have certain rights provided by law.  One of these rights is to receive basic information concerning the services available to you.  The following agencies are available to assist you and to provide information on your rights as a victim of crime.  Telephone numbers marked HOTLINE are staffed 24 hours a day.  All other numbers are available during regular business hours.  If you have any questions regarding these agencies you should contact Victim/Witness Coordinator (District Attorney's Office) 215-348-6292.

Domestic Violence

Legal advocacy, counseling, shelter and other assistance.

Agency:   A Woman's Place, PO Box 229, Doylestown, Pa. 18901

HOTLINE: 1-800-220-8116, Business: 215-348-9780

Sexual Assault

Counseling, advocacy and services for adult and child sexual assault victims.

Agency:   16 North Franklin Street, Suite 105 Doylestown, Pa. 18901

HOTLINE: 1-800-675-6900, Business: 215-348-5664

Child Abuse

Counseling, information and referral services for abused and neglected children.

Agency:   Bucks County Children and Youth Services Agency

HOTLINE: 1-800-932-0313, Business: 215-348-6950

Victim/Witness Assistance

Information on victims rights and services in the criminal justice system and community.

Agency:    District Attorney's Office (Victim/Witness Coordinator)

Business: 215-348-6292

Crime Victim's Compensation

Compensation for out-of-pocket Medical bills, lost wages/support, counseling, funeral expenses or cash loss of benefits as a result of a crime if eligible.

Agency:   Pennsylvania's Crime Victim's Compensation Board

Business: 1-800-233-2339

Elder Abuse

Counseling, shelter and protective services for victims age 60 and over.

Agency:   Bucks County Area on Aging

Business: 215-348-0510

Drunk Driving

Counseling, advocacy and services for victims of drunk driving.

 (Mothers Against Drunk Drivers)  Business: 215-741-1667

Other Victims of Violence

Counseling, services and advocacy for the surviving family of homicide victims and for victims of robbery, burglary and aggravated assault.

Agency:   N.O.V.A. (Network of Victim Assistance), 16 North Franklin Street, Suite 105, Doylestown, Pa. 18901.

HOTLINE: 1-800-675-6900, Business: 215-348-5664