National Crime Victims Rights Week

National Crime Victims’ Rights Week 2026 Pennsylvania School Resource Hub

Listen. Act. Advocate.

Supporting students and families impacted by crime, violence and trauma.

In recognition of National Crime Victims’ Rights Week, April 19–25, 2026, this hub provides trauma-informed tools to help schools support students and families affected by crime, violence and other challenging experiences.

These resources are specifically designed for Pennsylvania schools and align with:

  • School-based roles and responsibilities
  • Local, state and national resources

These materials are meant to guide community members to listen, act and advocate. With the right tools, you can support victims and help students feel safe and connected to care.

These resources are excellent for:

  • K–12 educators
  • School counselors, social workers and psychologists
  • School and district administrators
  • School safety and student support teams
  • Community partners working with schools

Printed copies are available for schools that need them while supplies last.

Resources

This collection includes:

  • Curated statewide and national hotlines and support organizations.
  • Information on local county-based victim service providers.
  • Materials for NCVRW awareness activities and staff education.

Each resource is designed to help you protect victims and serve your community, reflecting this year’s NCVRW theme: Listen. Act. Advocate. Support is available 24/7 through national organizations.

Request free materials!

All materials are free of charge.

  • Educator tip sheets on trauma-informed responses and victims’ rights.
  • School-friendly guidance for supporting students and families.

To receive the materials:

  • Complete the request form below. We will email the downloadable materials directly to you.
  • Printed copies are available for schools that need them, while supplies last.

You and your school can protect victims and serve your community by raising awareness of all victims’ rights and connecting students to supports.

Agency and Organizations Listings

Pennsylvania State and Local Resources

  • 1

    Pennsylvania Crime Victims (PCV)
    Learn more about victims’ rights; locate help in your county; apply for the Victim Compensation Assistance Program (VCAP).
    www.pcv.pccd.pa.gov

  • 2

    PA Crime Victims App
    Centralized platform for locating support, understanding rights, managing compensation claims and getting assistance. Available in App Store and Google Play

  • 3

    Pennsylvania ChildLine
    www.dhs.pa.gov, 800-932-0313

  • 4

    Pennsylvania Coalition Against Domestic Violence
    Find your local program at pcadv.org/find-help or call 717-545-6400

  • 5

    Pennsylvania Coalition to Advance Respect (PCAR)
    pcar.org, 888-772-7227

  • 6

    Pennsylvania Office of the Victim Advocate
    ova.pa.gov, 800-563-6399

  • 7

    Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA)
    Find your local program at pacasa.org/map

National Resources

  • 1

    Domestic Violence National Hotline
    800-799-SAFE (7233)

  • 2

    988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
    988lifeline.org, 988, call, text, online chat

  • 3

    Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline
    childhelphotline.org, 800-4-A-CHILD, call, text, online chat

  • 4

    Disaster Distress Helpline
    disasterdistress.samhsa.gov, 844-878-2274

  • 5

    Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting Survivor Support Line
    877-751-0880

  • 6

    love is respect
    Dating abuse
    loveisrespect.org, 866-331-9474 or text LOVEIS to 22522, online chat

  • 7

    Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD)
    madd.org, 877-751-0880

  • 8

    National Domestic Violence Hotline
    thehotline.org, 800-799-SAFE, text START to 88788, online chat

  • 9

    National Elder Fraud Hotline
    833-FRAUD-11

  • 10

    1in6
    For men who were sexually abused or assaulted
    1in6.org, 800-656-4673, online chat

  • 11

    National Human Trafficking Hotline
    humantraffickinghotline.org, 888-373-7888, TTY 711, text 233733, online chat

  • 12

    National Runaway Safeline
    1800runaway.org, 800-RUNAWAY, online chat

  • 13

    National Sexual Assault Hotline
    rainn.org, 800-656-HOPE, text HOPE to 64673, online chat

Information and Referrals for Victims of Crime

This project is supported by a National Crime Victims’ Rights Week Community Awareness Project subgrant awarded by the National Association of VOCA Assistance Administrators through grant number 15POVC-24-GK-01921-NONF awarded by the Office for Victims of Crime, Office of Justice Programs, U.S. Department of Justice. The opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed are those of the speaker(s) and do not necessarily represent the official position or policies of the U.S. Department of Justice.