Service provides:

• services and assistance to victims of crime and trauma within the community

Includes:

• emotional support to victims of crime or tragedy, their families, and friends
• emotional support to witnesses of a crime or a tragedy
• handouts on various topics including: break and enter, home and business security, personal safety, abuse issues, Dealing With the Loss of a Loved One (includes information on funeral arrangements, financial and legal information, the role of the Medical Examiner as well as grief and loss issues)
• information on the criminal justice system
• information regarding Restraining Orders, Peace Bonds, and Emergency Protection Orders
• information and assistance with Victim Impact Statements, Requests for Restitution, and Financial Benefits Program
• assistance in developing a safety plan for women and children in domestic violence situations or for sexual assault victims
• court preparation for adults, children, and youth
• court accompaniment and support for adults, youth, and children (victims / witnesses)
• referrals to community resources based on the client’s needs
• information about probation and parole status after court disposition