Victims Resource Center
Carbon County - Victims Compensation Assistance Program
Offers assistance in applying for the Victims Compensation Assistance Program. The Victims Compensation Assistance Program helps victims and their families through the emotional and physical aftermath of a crime by easing the financial impact placed upon them by the crime.
Eligibility: To be eligible:
A) The crime must have occurred in Pennsylvania
B) The crime must be reported promptly to proper authorities or a Protection from Abuse Order (PFA), Sexual Violence Protection Order (SVPO), or Protection from Intimidation Order (PFI)Opens In A New Window filed;
C) The victim must cooperate with the police, courts, and the Victims Compensation Assistance Program;
D) The victim must file the claim within five years of the crime
E) The victim must have a minimum loss of at least $50 because of the crime (if you are less than 60 years old).

View Eligibility Website >
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:30am to 4:30pm
Phone/FAX Numbers
  • (610) 379-0151
  • (570) 823-0766
  • (570) 823-0765 - Hotline/Toll-Free
Email Address: infovrc@vrcnepa.org
Fee Amounts: Services free of charge.
Intake Procedure: Please call for assistance with application.

View Intake Website >
Intake Requirements: Depends on the crime.
Geographical Area: Serves Carbon, Luzerne, and Wyoming Counties
If you represent this agency, update your listing here.
* The community resource directory information is up to date to the best of our knowledge. However, you should always call the provider to confirm this information and make an appointment. Be sure to confirm payment information with the provider, if payment is required. Pennsylvania 211 does not rate, recommend or endorse any agency. We simply provide information as a public service.
Victims Resource Center
Carbon County - Victims Compensation Assistance Program
Exit IconPanic Button
Click here or hit the 'esc' key on your keyboard to leave this site fast.