Center for Victims

04/22/2026

Due to the NFL draft, PFA court will have modified procedures on 04/23/2026 and 04/24/2026. Anyone looking to file a PFA on those days can go to their local magistrate during business hours or to Pittsburgh Municipal Court at anytime. All emergency PFA's granted during this time will be in effect until the end of business day on Monday 04/27/2026. If you have questions about filing a PFA or need other assistance during this time please call our 24/7 hotline number: 1-866-644-2882 (100% free and confidential)

04/10/2026

Thank you to everyone who came out to celebrate 50 years of Center for Victims!

The organization works as an advocate for victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, and child abuse.

04/08/2026

TOMORROW: Join us for an evening to remember as we celebrate 50 Years of dedication and service. Doors open at 5pm at the Historic Frick Building Downtown--we'll see you there!

www.centerforvictims.org

04/06/2026

Join us this Thursday as we mark 50 years of service with an evening filled with amazing company, delicious food, and legendary music in the historic Frick Building downtown. Featuring Emcees Michael Bartley and Tonia Caruso.

Tickets Still Available:
www.centerforvictims.org

04/06/2026

50 Years of Impact. One Unforgettable Night.
On April 9, 2026 Center for Victims will celebrate
50 years of Lighting Candles in the Darkness,
serving more than 1,000,000 victims
of crime and senseless violence.
www.centerforvictims.org/

04/05/2026

4 Days Away! Join Center for Victims as we mark 50 years of service at the historic Frick Building Downtown.

Entertainment for the evening will be provided by the legendary Jessica Lee Jazz & Blues - it will be an evening to remember!

Tickets are still available: www.centerforvictims.org

04/03/2026

One Week Away! 50 Years of Impact. One Unforgettable Night.

On April 9, 2026 Center for Victims will celebrate
50 years of Lighting Candles in the Darkness,
serving more than 1,000,000 victims
of crime and senseless violence.

www.centerforvictims.org/

02/26/2026

The Sacramento Parole Board released a child molester. Convicted in 1999, he was serving 3 life sentences plus for sexually assaulting multiple children between the ages of 3 and 7. He was released on ‘Elder Parole’. He is 62.

He acknowledged before the Parole Board that he “ruined the lives” of his young victims and described pedophilic disorder as a “lifelong condition” he is managing through an “urge control plan.”
Let’s be clear: Pedophilic Disorder is a serious psychiatric disorder — not a temporary condition that can simply be practiced away.

The public deserves transparency and assurance regarding comprehensive psychiatric evaluation, treatment compliance, and the presence of any potential comorbidities.

“Practicing” urge control is not a guarantee of safety. The children he harmed are living with lifelong trauma. Their innocence was stolen. Their healing will take years — possibly a lifetime.

Community safety must come first. Survivors deserve justice, accountability, and a system that prioritizes protection over risk.

Outrage over parole being granted to a convicted serial child molester who lured children with candy has renewed calls to reform California's elder parole program.

01/27/2026

Congratulations to Calvin Murphy, Center for Victims' Director of Community Violence, Prevention and Community Culture, who was awarded Allegheny County Violence Reduction Initiative's (CVRI) 2025 Behind-the-Scenes MVP Award!

This honor recognizes the teammate whose quiet dedication, reliability, and attention to detail make CVRI's success possible.

CV's Community Outreach, Intervention and Prevention efforts are at the heart of our mission to support those affected by violence. This team steps in immediately after incidents of violence, offering crisis counseling and intervention services to individuals, families, and entire communities coping with trauma.

Whether it's facilitating family conversations or connecting people to essential resources like legal advocacy and therapy, this dedicated group works tirelessly to help process the aftermath of violent events. By providing large-scale support through group meetings and community assemblies as well as one-on-one mentoring and case management, they address a wide range of needs: building resilience in youth while fostering healing for families. Their work is crucial in breaking cycles of violence by empowering young people with skills and knowledge that can lead to positive change within their neighborhoods.

12/30/2025