Angela Fitterer, Executive Deputy Secretary | Pennsylvania Department Of Education
The Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency (PCCD) and the Office of Victim Advocate will collaborate with statewide victim service organizations to observe National Crime Victims' Rights Week. This initiative aims to underscore the importance of supporting crime survivors and enhancing awareness about their rights. A key focal point is Governor Shapiro's proposed $9 million allocation to the Victims Compensation Assistance Program (VCAP) as part of the 2025-26 state budget.
PCCD's efforts over the past five years have resulted in the payment of more than 67,000 VCAP claims, distributing a total of $67 million to support crime victims in all 67 Pennsylvania counties. Services covered by these funds include medical costs, counseling, relocation assistance, and more.
The event will be attended by Kathy Buckley, Director of the Office of Victims' Services at PCCD, Suzanne Estrella, Pennsylvania Victim Advocate, Rebecca Buckham, Communications Manager of the Children's Advocacy Centers of PA, Gabriella Romeo, Public Policy Director of the PA Coalition to Advance Respect, and Jenna Mehnert Baker, Policy Director of the PA Coalition Against Domestic Violence.
The event is scheduled for Thursday, April 10, 2025, at 2 PM at the PCCD Headquarters, located at 3101 North Front Street, Harrisburg, PA 17110. Press members interested in attending are required to RSVP via email to algantz@pa.gov.
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