Victim's Advocacy Program
P.A.V.E. (Providing Advocacy for Victimized Elderly) is a victim assistance program through CARIE LINE that services older adults 60 years old and over in Philadelphia. P.A.V.E. works closely with other CARIE programs to make sure that all of the victim’s needs are met. The P.A.V.E. staff will assist the victim with whatever needs exist; those that are related to the crime as well as any other identified needs.
As a free service the PA.V.E. program provides:
- Court accompaniment to the Criminal Justice Center (CJC)
- Facilitation of transportation to court
- Assistance with filing Crime Victims’ Compensation (CVC)
- Criminal justice and aging information
- Community education and presentations
- Assistance with preparing Victim Impact Statements (VIS)
- Restitution assistance
If you need help regarding any of the above services please contact the program at 215-545-5728.