Victim Services

The types of services that are available to victims of crime are:Hands holding eachother

Advocacy: Advocacy and support is available for victims throughout the criminal justice process.

Crime Victims Compensation: Crime victims are entitled to compensation through the Office of Victim Services. This may include lost wages, damaged property, medical costs, and counseling. The Victim Specialist will assist you in filling out and submitting the claim forms.

Information and Referrals: The Victim Specialist can provide victims of crime with information about community programs and make referrals when needed.

Emotional Support and Safety Services: The Victim Specialist is able to provide on scene crisis response, safety planning, and other crisis intervention services as well as provide referrals for free and confidential therapy services.

Criminal Justice Support and Advocacy: The Victim Specialist can provide accompaniment to court, advocate on behalf of clients with police, district attorney, family/criminal courts, parole, probation, campus security, VINE systems, and CPS.

All services are free and confidential.