Crime Victims

Crime Victims Council of the Lehigh Valley has announced support groups are forming for adult men and women survivors of sexual assault.

Each group has a maximum capacity of 10 participants and is led by a trained sexual assault counselor.

All sessions will meet at 801 Hamilton St., Allentown, on the third floor.

The group for adult male survivors started Feb. 1. Sessions meet 5:30 p.m. and continue Mondays for eight to 10 weeks.

To join this group, contact Connor Moriarty at 610-437-6610 ext. 18 or cmoriarty@cvclv.org

A group for adult female survivors starts March 1. Sessions meet 5:30 p.m. and continue Tuesdays for eight to 10 weeks.

To join this group, contact Freda Rafes at 610-437-6610 ext. 19 or frafes@cvclv.org

Crime Victims Council of the Lehigh Valley is a non-profit, comprehensive victim service and rape crisis center serving Lehigh and Northampton counties.

Confidential services are available to all victims of crime at no cost, including private counseling for people of all ages, a 24/7 hotline (610-437-6611), crisis intervention, victim rights advocacy and accompaniment to police stations, hospitals, and court. Call 610-437-6610 or visit cvclv.org.