Help for Victims of Crime and Abuse
PAVE (Providing Advocacy for Victimized Elders) is a victim assistance program through CARIE LINE that services older adults over 60 in Philadelphia. PAVE works closely with other CARIE programs to ensure all of the victim’s needs are met. The PAVE staff assists the victim with whatever needs exist; those related to the crime and any other identified needs.
A free service, the PAVE program provides:
- Court accompaniment to the Criminal Justice Center (CJC)
- Facilitation of transportation to court
- Assistance with filing Crime Victims’ Compensation (CVC)
- Information about the Criminal justice system
- Assistance with connection to benefits and services
- Community education and presentations
- Assistance with preparing Victim Impact Statements (VIS)
- Restitution assistance
If you need help regarding any of the above services please contact the program at 215-545-5728.
The Safe in Philly Mobile Resource Map
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