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VWSSP assists victims of crime in South Philadelphia and advocates on their behalf.

All services are free of charge.


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What we do

Victim/Witness Services of South Philadelphia (VWSSP) offers direct assistance and support to crime victims, witnesses and their families in the three Police Districts of South Philadelphia (1st, 3rd, and 17th Districts).


As a free service, VWSSP provides the following:

  • Information and support services throughout the criminal legal system, including answering questions about court and police procedures
  • The District Attorney’s Office, Probation and Parole Department, and other related agencies;
  • Accompaniment of victims and witnesses to trials at the Criminal Justice Center (upon request) and tracking the progress of the case;
  • Assistance with harassment and intimidation;
  • Referrals to other social service agencies for emergency food, shelter, and other needs;
  • Information on and assistance filing Victim’s Compensation Assistance Program (VCAP) claims;
  • Short-term crisis counseling and referrals to counseling services for additional support;
  • Speakers for community, groups.

Contact Us

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Telephone: 215-551-3360

Fax: 215-551-3301

Email: info@vwssp.org

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office location

1800 Jackson Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19145, United States

Hours

Open today

09:00 am – 05:00 pm

COVID-19 RESPONSE

In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, our office is open Tuesday through Thursday by appointment, and Monday and Friday via phone.

Staff can be reached by phone at 215-551-3360 or email at info@vwssp.org. Please reach out and we will get back to you as quickly as possible. We are checking our voicemails and emails regularly during normal business hours (Monday to Friday, 9:00AM to 5:00 PM). 

Staff are continuing to provide crisis and supportive counselling, assistance with Victims Compensation and referrals to social services during this time and remain committed to providing services for individuals affected by violence.

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