Victims Of Crime

What Is the Restitution Law in Pennsylvania?

In addition to things like incarceration, fines paid to the government, probation, and community service, criminal courts in Pennsylvania can… Read More

Wednesday, April 10, 2024

What Is the Crime Victim Right of Access in Pennsylvania?

If you have been physically hurt or suffered financial harm due to a criminal act, you likely have grounds to… Read More

Thursday, April 4, 2024

Spanier Stands Trial Alone As Two Former Penn State Officials Plea-Bargain For Lesser Sentences

Philly.com reports the most recent developments in the Penn State case that has been impacting the school and the entire state… Read More

Tuesday, March 14, 2017

More On PA Sex Abuse Bill And The Man Behind It

We recently wrote about the strong passage of House Bill 1947 in the Pennsylvania House. If passed in the Senate… Read More

Friday, April 22, 2016

Seeking Restitution For Victims Of Violent Crime: Part II

In our previous post, we began a discussion about the long and difficult aftermath often experienced by victims of violent… Read More

Saturday, January 16, 2016

Seeking Restitution For Victims Of Violent Crime: Part I

No matter what your views on gun control may be, it is difficult to ignore the fact that no other… Read More

Friday, January 15, 2016

Jehovah’s Witness Imposes Hardships on Victims of Child Sexual Abuse

Evidence has been uncovered exposing the lengths to which the leadership of Jehovah's Witness has gone to cover-up allegations of… Read More

Thursday, August 13, 2015

Pennsylvania police improve crime victim notification system

When a person becomes a sex/violent crime victim, the emotional and psychological trauma they face doesn't end when the crime… Read More

Thursday, July 30, 2015

Use of therapy dogs can help crime victims through testimony

For many victims of sexual abuse, facing the perpetrator in court can be a scary prospect. And because sexual abuse… Read More

Tuesday, June 16, 2015

Too many crime victims have lawsuits weakened by social media

Imagine being the victim of a crime and having the bravery to testify against the perpetrator in court. When you… Read More

Thursday, April 30, 2015
Powered By