What the org has to say: “Northeast Victim Service (NEVS) is a non-profit community organization and the principal crime victim advocate for Northeast Philadelphia. NEVS works to empower victims of crime through advocacy and support, and to assist the community in its efforts to reduce the effects of crime through outreach and education.”

What we found: Northeast Victim Services, located near Torresdale, helps crime victims navigate the criminal justice system, including applying for the Victims Compensation Assistance Program. NEVS works with all local hospitals, offers services in English and Spanish, and gets the majority of its clients through referrals from police.