A School District has the obligation to protect a child and provide a safe environment for learning

If I or My Child is/has been a Victim of Crime, Where Can I Go?

For Referral and information:

Philadelphia Safe Schools Advocate and Information Referral Service 1-877-730-6315 



To Report a Crime:

Philadelphia Police at 311
Philadelphia District Attorney’s Office, Criminal Complaint Unit (215) 686-9863
Complaint must be filed in person at:           

34 South 11th Street
6th Floor                        
 



To Receive Counseling:

 
Community Behavioral Health Non Emergency Services 888-545-2600
(residents with Medical Assistance)
Victims of Crime Counseling Referral (if perpetrator has been arrested) (215) 854-7081
Women Organized Against Rape (215) 985-3315
            Hotline for WOAR: (215) 985-3333
           
Website for WOAR: woar.org



To Receive Free Legal Advice:


Education Law Center (215) 238-6970 You must call and leave a voicemail. 
An attorney or intake representative will return your call.    



Other Important Organizations that should be contacted:

 
School District of Philadelphia Office of School Safety (215) 400-4710
Afterhours:  (215) 400-SAFE
 
School District of Philadelphia Attendance and Truancy Office (transfer requests) (215) 400-4220