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Provides services for victims of sexual assault and other crimes. VRC has the right to remove any inappropriate comments.

In 1974, a nationwide rape crisis movement brought awareness of victims' rights to the forefront. A grassroots organization called the Luzerne County Women Organized Against Rape opened it's doors, providing a 24-hour hotline and accompaniment to police interviews, hospital visits, and court proceedings. This was the genesis of the Victims Resource Center (VRC) that today provides assistance to victims of all types of crimes. In 1979, an office was established in Wilkes-Barre with two staff members. In 1982, the organization's name was changed to Victims Resource Center. VRC continues to broaden it's scope of services, and has opened additional offices in Jim Thorpe, Tunkhannock, and Conyngham.

71 N Franklin St. Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701
Hotline: 570.823.0765

1001 Mahoning St
Lehighton, PA 18235
Hotline: 610.379.0151

119 Warren St. Tunkhannock, PA 18657
Hotline: 570.836.5544

10/31/2026

Let’s build a safer Pennsylvania for every generation!
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Investing in prevention, supporting survivors’ healing, and advancing survivors’ rights can move our communities forward. Learn how candidates plan to support that work, then bring your vision for Pennsylvania’s future to the ballot box.
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Vote for survivor support on November 3!
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Make your plan: vote.pa.gov
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10/30/2026

Have you followed us on Instagram yet?
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We're growing our Instagram community, and we'd love your help spreading the word!
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From community outreach and prevention education to the people behind our mission, there's so much we want to share with you.
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And to celebrate our growing community, we're hosting an Instagram giveaway! 🎉
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Head over to on Instagram, follow our page, and find our giveaway post for your chance to win an Amazon gift card.
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Already following us? Thank you! Help us reach more people by sharing this post with your friends.
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Every new connection helps more people discover who we are, what we do, and how VRC supports our communities.
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💜 Find us on Instagram
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10/30/2026

Domestic Violence Awareness Month is ending. The need for understanding and support continues.
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This month’s message carries into every season: harm can be difficult to see, someone’s choices deserve respect, and asking for support should not depend on having the perfect words.
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Thank you to the people who listen, learn and help our community know where to turn.
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Keep local domestic violence resources available when it is safe to do so:
Wyoming County: 570-836-5544.
Luzerne: 570-823-0765.
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Hotlines are available 24/7.
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10/29/2026

Ready to vote for survivor support? Make your plan today!

Learn where candidates stand on funding, prevention, and survivors’ rights. Confirm your polling place, choose a time, and plan how you’ll get there.

On November 3, help choose leaders who will strengthen support for survivors across Pennsylvania.

Polls are open 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Get started: vote.pa.gov

10/29/2026

You do not have to have all the answers to respond with care.
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Believing someone, listening and asking what they need can help keep the conversation open. Questioning why they stayed or telling them what they must do can make it harder to speak again.
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Let them guide what happens next. If you need information about supporting someone experiencing domestic violence, an advocate can help.
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Keep these local support numbers somewhere appropriate for you:
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Wyoming County: 570-836-5544.
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Luzerne: 570-823-0765.
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Hotlines are available 24/7.
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10/28/2026

There are ways to support VRC’s mission beyond direct service.
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Volunteer opportunities listed by VRC include administrative support, education department assistance, fundraising and special projects. The right fit depends on current needs and your availability.
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If you would like to learn where your skills could help, we would welcome an inquiry.
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Explore volunteering on our website. --> https://bit.ly/4rY8SI0
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10/27/2026

A fresh pillow. Toiletries for the morning. A coloring book for a child in an unfamiliar place. Everyday items can offer comfort during a difficult transition.
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VRC is preparing supplies for survivors using hotel-based shelter support, including personal care essentials, children’s care kits, and new pillows and blankets they can keep when they leave.
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If you or your organization would like to contribute, email [email protected] to ask about current needs and donation arrangements before purchasing or dropping off items.
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10/26/2026

The work of prevention starts before an educator enters a classroom.
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VRC’s school programs help students learn about respect, boundaries and healthy relationships through activities suited to their age.
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A conversation that starts at school can continue at home, with a trusted adult or among friends.
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Explore VRC’s school programs through this link: https://bit.ly/4s1TV7X
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10/25/2026

Our Instagram is a place to meet the team, see prevention education in action, and get to know the community partners helping us support victims of crime and their loved ones.
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Following along helps you learn what VRC does, what support can look like, and how you can be part of that work.
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And if you haven’t entered yet, there’s still time to win a $50 Amazon gift card.
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Visit on Instagram and find the giveaway post for entry details and official rules. Entries close November 4, 2026.
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10/23/2026

We’re celebrating an important step forward for survivors!
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HB 2474 and SB 1212 passed Pennsylvania’s legislature with unanimous support and now await the governor’s signature.
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Children deserve adults who recognize harm and act to protect them. That includes responding to child sexual abuse material (CSAM), the unlawful sharing of intimate images and hazing.
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Survivors waiting for their r**e kits to be tested deserve to know their evidence is being taken seriously. The passage of these bills brings Pennsylvania closer to meeting those responsibilities with the urgency, care and accountability survivors deserve.
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VRC would like to give special thanks to Senator Lisa Baker for helping move these important protections forward and supporting children and survivors in Luzerne and Wyoming Counties. Your work makes a difference for the people we serve.
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To the survivors and advocates in our community who keep asking Pennsylvania to do better: your voices matter. We’re proud to stand alongside you, celebrate this progress and let’s keep working for a safer community.
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Address

360 East End Centre
Wilkes-Barre, PA
18702

Telephone

+15708230765

Website

http://www.vrcnepa.org/

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