Source: US State of Pennsylvania
April 10, 2025 – Harrisburg, PA
ADVISORY – DAUPHIN COUNTY – Shapiro-Davis Administration andStatewide Advocates Highlight Victims’ Rights Week, Governor Shapiro’s Proposed $9 Million Investment in Victim Compensation
In honor of National Crime Victims’ Rights Week, the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency (PCCD) and Office of Victim Advocate will team up with statewide victim service organizations to highlight the importance of supporting survivors of crime, raising awareness of their rights, and Governor Shapiro’s proposed $9 million investment in the Victims Compensation Assistance Program (VCAP) in the 2025-26 state budget.
Over the past five years, PCCD has paid more than 67,000 VCAP claims totaling $67 million to financially support victims of crime across all 67 Pennsylvania counties with medical costs, counseling, relocation, and more.
WHO:
Kathy Buckley, Office of Victims’ Services Director, PCCD
Suzanne Estrella, Pennsylvania Victim Advocate
Rebecca Buckham, Communications Manager, Children’s Advocacy Centers of PA
Gabriella Romeo, Public Policy Director, PA Coalition to Advance Respect
Jenna Mehnert Baker, Policy Director, PA Coalition Against Domestic Violence
WHEN:
Thursday, April 10, 2025 at 2 PM
WHERE:
PCCD Headquarters
3101 North Front Street
Harrisburg, PA 17110
RSVP:
Press who are interested in attending must RSVP to algantz@pa.gov.