Who We Serve and Accessibility

Supporting Every Survivor in Our Community

Founded in 1973 as a rape crisis center, the Crime Victims Council has evolved over the decades into a comprehensive victim support organization. While our roots remain deeply anchored in assisting survivors of sexual violence, today we provide trauma-informed, confidential, and no-cost care to victims.

No matter your story, your background, or who you are, if the crime occurred in our community, our doors are open to you.

Crimes We Support

Our team provides specialized advocacy, counseling, and support services for individuals impacted by:

Sexual Violence and Exploitation: Rape, sexual assault, sexual violence, and child sexual abuse
Interpersonal and Family Violence: Domestic violence, intimate partner violence, and elder abuse
Violent Crime and Loss: Physical assault and homicide (supporting surviving family members and loved ones)
Property and Community Crime: Burglary, vandalism, and bullying

SUPPORT THE MISSION

Geographic Service Area

Our services are dedicated to assisting individuals impacted by crime within our local region:
Location of Crime: We provide comprehensive support if the crime or victimization took place in Lehigh County or Northampton County, regardless of where you currently live.
Lehigh Valley Residents: If you are a resident of the Lehigh Valley who was victimized elsewhere, our team can help connect you with victim advocate resources in the appropriate jurisdiction while offering local support where eligible.

Our Commitment to Inclusive Care

We understand that seeking help can feel overwhelming, especially if you have faced barriers, discrimination, or fear when accessing support in the past. We are committed to maintaining a safe, welcoming, and affirming space for everyone who reaches out to us.

LGBTQIA+ Affirming Support: We serve individuals of all gender identities, gender expressions, and sexual orientations. Our team provides non-judgmental, inclusive care tailored to your unique personal experience.
Immigrant and Foreign-Born Community Support: We support all survivors regardless of immigration status, nationality, country of origin, or documentation. Seeking our services will not impact your legal or residency status, and your information remains strictly confidential.
Language Access: Services are available in Spanish and English. We provide free professional interpreter services (in-person and over the phone) and translated materials to ensure language is never a barrier to care.
Accessibility for All Abilities: Our physical spaces and programs are fully accessible to individuals with physical, sensory, cognitive, or developmental disabilities. Accommodations are readily provided upon request.

Nondiscrimination Policy

Crime Victims Council of the Lehigh Valley provides all services without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, immigration status, primary language, or socioeconomic background. Equality of access to public services and civil rights protections are strictly upheld across all our programs.

Confidentiality and Survivor Rights

Your privacy and safety are our highest priorities:

Strictly Confidential (With Limited Exceptions): What you share with our advocates stays between you and our team within the bounds of legal confidentiality. By law, confidential protections do not apply if a disclosure involves the abuse or neglect of a minor (mandated reporting) or presents an imminent risk of serious harm/endangerment to yourself or others. In those instances, our priority is taking the necessary steps to keep everyone safe.
100% Free of Charge: All victim advocacy, crisis counseling, accompaniment, and support services are provided at no cost to you.
No Mandates or Conditions: You do not need to report a crime to law enforcement or participate in the legal system to receive our support.

Get Support Today

If you or someone you know has been impacted by crime or violence in the Lehigh Valley, you are not alone.