Pike County DA's Office Donates $5,000 to Victims Intervention Program
The donation, funded by a fee under the Pennsylvania Crime Victims Act (not taxpayer money), will support services, resources and advocacy for survivors in Pike and Wayne Counties during Domestic Violence Awareness Month.
The Pike County District Attorney’s Office donated $5,000 to the Victims Intervention Program of Pike and Wayne Counties to support services, resources and advocacy for survivors during Domestic Violence Awareness Month, District Attorney Raymond Tonkin said. The funds come from a fee under the Pennsylvania Crime Victims Act and are not taxpayer funds; the donation helps VIP continue providing confidential services for those affected by domestic violence and sexual assault. For assistance, Victims Intervention Program can be reached at 570-296-4357 or its 24-hour hotline at 570-253-4401.