Victims Resource Center

08/31/2026

New week, new employee spotlight!! This week we have Lorie. Lorie is our Human Trafficking Advocate. She brings with her a positive attitude and a wealth of knowledge and experience into this role. She is definitely our light at the office! Lorie has helped so many victims of trafficking and her work is not done yet. Thank you Lorie for helping victims and for advocating for them. Thank you for your tremendous hard work and commitment. Thank you for making the bad days somewhat bearable. You are truly appreciated! Read below for Lorie's Q's and A's.

Q: What is the most powerful/professional advice you have received?
A: "Being abused is not your fault."

Q: What do you enjoy doing in your free time outside of work?
A: "I love to spend time with my church friends. However, I do love a good nature hike as well."

Q: As we serve three counties, where are your favorite places to go to in each? Or favorite place in general?
A: "My all time favorite place happens to be in Luzerne County, it is called Yummy Bowl and it is delicious."

08/26/2026

Today we celebrate the strength, resilience, accomplishments, and voices of women everywhere. Equality means creating a world where every woman and girl has the opportunity to be heard, respected, valued, and empowered to reach her full potential.

Here’s to the women who broke barriers, the women who continue to lead, and the girls who will change the future.❤️

08/24/2026

It's BACK TO SCHOOL season and that means it is time to schedule your free, no cost programs with VRC. Whether it be pre-k, kindergarten through 12th grade, or even college classes we got you covered. Call the office at 570.823.0766 ext 105 or email [email protected] to get more information🍎✏️📗

08/19/2026

Trauma comes in many forms. Your experience(s) are valid. If you would like to talk or are a victim reach out to our hotline 570.823.0765

08/19/2026

in 1920, the long campaign for women’s suffrage reached a historic milestone when the 19th Amendment was ratified, granting women the right to vote nationwide.

The fight for women’s voting rights began decades earlier. Historians often point to the Seneca Falls Convention of 1848 as the formal beginning of the women’s suffrage movement, where participants adopted the Declaration of Sentiments calling for women’s equality. Three decades later, the movement took its fight directly to Congress. The constitutional amendment that would become the 19th Amendment was first introduced in 1878 as the “Susan B. Anthony Amendment.” Thousands of suffragists petitioned Congress, but the amendment was "indefinitely postponed."

By the early 20th century, the campaign had become increasingly visible and forceful. In 1918, President Woodrow Wilson publicly supported women’s suffrage following years of demonstrations and protests outside the White House led by activists including Alice Paul and Lucy Burns. When the amendment was reintroduced in Congress that year, it passed the House but fell short in the Senate. Suffragists continued their campaign, and on June 4, 1919, the amendment finally passed both chambers of Congress.

Ratification then moved to the states. Although 23 of the 48 states had already granted women partial or full voting rights in state and/or national elections, 36 states were required to ratify the amendment. The final vote came down to Tennessee, where the state House was deadlocked. Representative Harry Burn cast the decisive vote in favor of ratification after receiving a note from his mother, Febb Burn, urging him to support suffrage.

Although the amendment granted all women the right to vote, many were unable to exercise their right. Discriminatory policies like poll taxes, literacy tests, and grandfather clauses barred many African American men and women from voting until the passage of the Civil Rights Act in 1965.

08/17/2026

08/14/2026

A big thank you to Saint Therese's Church for their generous donation. Their Social Concerns Committee donated $1,000 to the NEPA Task Force Against Human Trafficking. We appreciate you and your donation!

08/14/2026

Thank you to everyone who came out and stopped by our table last night at the Wyoming County Wellness Fair in Tunkhannock. We also would like to thank Wyoming County for having us! It was so wonderful seeing everyone and remember take care of yourself. If you or someone you know would like better coping skills or just need to talk, do not be afraid to call our hotline at 570.823.0765.

08/14/2026

Congratulations to PCADV on 50 incredible years of making a difference!
For five decades, PCADV has stood beside victims, providing support, hope, and resources as they move toward becoming survivors. Your dedication, compassion, and commitment have touched countless lives and strengthened communities across Pennsylvania. Here’s to celebrating 50 years of courage, advocacy, and empowerment—and to the many lives you will continue to impact for years to come.

Congratulations on this incredible milestone, PCADV!💜

08/13/2026

Come see us in Tunkhannock tonight between 4pm - 7pm! There will be free health screenings, information on safety, games, and much more. See you there😊