Philadelphia, PA, September 9, 2026 – State Senator Christine Tartaglione (D–2, Philadelphia) applauds the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency’s (PCCD) approval of more than $10.6 million in federal Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) funding for organizations serving victims of crime throughout Philadelphia.
The grants will support a broad network of nonprofits, healthcare providers, legal service organizations, and victim advocacy agencies that provide counseling, emergency assistance, legal representation, crisis intervention, and other critical services for survivors of violence, abuse, and crime.
“Behind every one of these grants is a person or family trying to rebuild after experiencing trauma,” said Senator Tartaglione. “These organizations provide lifesaving support to victims when they need it most, and this funding ensures they can continue that work. Whether it’s helping survivors of domestic violence, supporting children impacted by abuse, or assisting families affected by homicide, these investments will make a real difference for people across Philadelphia, including many residents of the 2nd district.”
Among the organizations receiving funding are Anti-Violence Partnership of Philadelphia, Congreso de Latinos Unidos, Concillio de Organizaciones Hispanas, Lutheran Settlement House, Northeast Philadelphia Victim/Witness Services, Philadelphia Children’s Alliance, Philadelphia Corporation for Aging, WOAR – Philadelphia Center Against Sexual Violence, Women Against Abuse, and several other organizations serving victims throughout the city.
The awards include funding for specialized services supporting immigrant victims of crime, older adults, child victims, homicide survivors, sexual assault survivors, and community-based victim advocacy programs.
Senator Tartaglione noted that while many of the funded organizations are located throughout Philadelphia, their services extend across the city and regularly assist residents of the 2nd Senatorial District.
“Every victim deserves to know they are not alone,” Tartaglione said. “I’m grateful that Pennsylvania continues to invest in organizations that provide compassion, advocacy, and hope during some of the most difficult moments in a person’s life. I look forward to continuing to support efforts that strengthen victim services and make our communities safer for everyone.”
In addition to approving these critical victim services grants, the Commission also approved the funding framework for Pennsylvania’s new Violent Incident Clearance and Technological Investigative Methods (VICTIM) Act Grant Program. Established through the 2026-27 state budget, the program will provide competitive grants to local law enforcement agencies for investigative technology, equipment, and resources designed to improve homicide and violent crime clearance rates. The initiative will also help departments strengthen crime reporting through the National Incident-Based Reporting System (NIBRS), improving the quality of crime data and supporting more effective public safety strategies across the Commonwealth.
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