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The Victim Assistance Unit (VAU) provides crisis intervention, referrals to support services and information regarding victim rights, compensation and the criminal justice system to any victim, witness, family member or survivor of a violent crime who has suffered physical, psychological or economic harm as a direct result of a criminal offense.
For immediate help, dial 3-1-1 or contact a department directly. The advocates in the Victim Assistance Program treat all victims of crime with compassion and respect for their dignity and privacy as together we walk through the processes of the Criminal Justice System.
Whether you are a victim advocate, a criminal justice professional, or a victim of a crime, this booklet is designed to give you information about what services are available and where to ask about them.
Victim advocates are trained to support victims of crime. They offer emotional support, victims’ rights information, help in finding needed resources and assistance in filling out crime victim related forms.
As the first voluntary credentialing program available to crime victim advocates nationwide, NACP is uniquely positioned to create new standards and professional recognition for victim advocates.
Victim Services. The mission of our unit is to empower crime victims by providing the tools needed to overcome the trauma of victimization. We work to inform victims of their rights and advocate for those rights to be upheld.
Treating victims with respect and providing them with assistance benefits victims and helps us build better cases.
State VOCA-Funded Victim Assistance and Compensation Programs. OVC administers two Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) formula grant programs that support crime victim compensation and assistance—the cornerstone of support for victims throughout the Nation.
VINE is the nation’s leading victim notification system, empowering survivors of crime with the updated custody status and criminal case information they need to remain safe and maintain peace of mind.
Victim Advocacy. M.O.M is an advocate for victims’ rights. We provide support and accompaniment to all criminal justice proceedings. We speak in support of victims and victims’ right on the local, state and national levels.
