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Provides direct services to victims and witnesses of crime. These services are defined as those efforts that respond to the emotional and physical needs of crime victims, assist victims of crime to stabilize their lives after victimization, assist victims to understand and participate in the criminal justice system, and provide victims with information and referrals for services.

The purpose of the program is to provide information and services to crime victims in accordance with Virginia's Crime Victim and Witness Rights Act.

Advocacy for victims of violence in South Hampton Roads courts. Assist in obtaining protective orders and help survivors of violence navigate the court system. A YWCA On-Call Crisis Counselor is available 24/7 to respond to victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, human trafficking, and stalking and for a family member(s)/friend(s) to provide support, information, and advocacy. Hospital, law enforcement and magistrate /courts accompaniment for protective orders are available

Provides direct services to victims and witnesses of crime. The program advocates for the victim to assure that the victim of crime is accorded fairness, dignity and respect by the officers, employees of the Commonwealth and it's political subdivisions and officers of the courts as provided by law.

Provides information regarding the rights and responsibilities of crime victims and witnesses in Virginia. Assists victims in participating effectively in the criminal justice system and provides referrals for necessary services.

Victim/Witness Assistance Program will attempt to make you familiar with steps involved in bringing your case to trial and with services that are available to assist you in this difficult time.

Provides assistance and support to victims of crime, including explaining the court process, courtroom accompaniment, referrals for emergency services and crisis needs, help in completing forms, intercession with other criminal justice agencies, and support throughout the criminal justice process.

Assists victims of crime and crime witnesses by providing information and referrals and support services during the legal process.

Provides emergency financial assistance to elderly and indigent Chesapeake crime victims. Offers limited financial assistance and referral service to victims who quality under the program's criteria.

The Victim-Witness Assistance Program helps victims and witnesses of crimes by providing information and support throughout the court process.

Provides professional trainings, education and resources to support victim assistance providers working directly with victims and survivors in communities across the country. NOVA's helpdesk is available by selecting LIVE CHAT from the main webpage and offers general victim information to include local and state resources and referrals.

Offers crisis intervention, court accompaniment, social service referrals, assistance with restitution and compensation claims, accompanies clients to meetings with law enforcement, prosecutors, and other agencies.

The Children's Advocacy Center of New River Valley (CACNRV) is a child-focused, community-based program created to ensure that children are not re-victimized by the very same system designed to protect them. The CACNRV is a single organization and facility that unites the people and services an abused child needs during the investigative process. Our goal is to reduce the emotional trauma to children during the investigation and prosecution of child abuse cases. The CACNRV offers forensic interviews of children by a trained forensic interviewer in a child-friendly environment. Working with law enforcement, CPS investigators, Commonwealth Attorneys, victim advocates, forensic nurse examiners, mental health providers, and other relevant disciplines to these cases, the CACNRV works to provide children and their families with ongoing services throughout the investigative process and beyond.

A vital program within the Office of the Commonwealth Attorney, the Victim/Witness Program enhances the attorney’s ability to prosecute crime and seek justice for victims.

Provides crisis intervention and court accompaniment and referrals throughout the prosecution process for city victims of crime. Victim(s) or witnesses(es) need to contact this office if telephone or address changes.

Victim Witness Program ensure that Loudoun County crime victims and witnesses receive fair and compassionate treatment while participating in the criminal justice system and seek to aid the victims of crime with emotional support, practical aid, and advocacy.

The primary goal is to assist crime victims and their families throughout the criminal justice process, and to ensure that they receive fair and compassionate treatment.

Liaison between prosecutors, victims, and witnesses in criminal cases. Assists victims in the filing of crime victim compensation claims, monitors the payment of restitution, keeps victims and witnesses apprised of ongoing case status, and provides referrals to available community services as appropriate.

This program assists both crime victims and witnesses of the County of Pittsylvania through the criminal justice system. It supports and helps those who are emotionally, financially, and physically injured or impacted by a crime

Offers support, accompaniment, basic information, and advocacy to victims and survivors of sexual assault. However, these services do not provide any type of legal advice. Anyone needing detailed information about the criminal justice process or advice from an attorney is offered referrals in addition to our other services.

Serves victims of crime. Our staff provides information and referrals concerning the post sentence phase of the criminal justice system and answers questions related to an inmate incarcerated in a Virginia prison. Services include: Advocacy on behalf of crime victims; Notification of changes in inmate transfers, release date, name change, escape and capture to registered people; Explanation of parole and probation supervision process; Accompaniment to parole board appointments when requested by the victim; Provide victims with ongoing support, crisis intervention, information, and referrals training, education, and public awareness initiatives on behalf of victims of crime. VINE (1-800-467-4943) is a toll-free, 24-hour, anonymous, computer-based telephone service that provides victims of crime two important features, information and notification. Victims may call VINE to check on an inmates custody status.

Provides direct services to victims and witnesses of crime. These services are defined as those efforts that respond to the emotional and physical needs of crime victims, assist victims of crime to stabilize their lives after victimization, assist victims to understand and participate in the criminal justice system, and provide victims with information and referrals for services. The program advocates for the victim to assure that the victim of crime is accorded fairness, dignity and respect by the officers, employees of the Commonwealth and it's political subdivisions and officers of the courts as provided by law. Services provided include: Monitoring restitution payments to ensure that they are being made in a timely fashion * assist in filing for Criminal Injuries Compensation Fund * provide intervention and follow-up counseling * notification of the prisoner's status, provide you with employer intercession * assist in writing Impact Statements * assist in return of property being held for evidence * updates on case status * go to court with victim or witness * provide referral to other resources * assist in obtaining protection * advance notice of judicial proceedings.

The Fund reimburses innocent victims of violent crime for out-of-pocket crime related expenses such as: medical, dental, mental health, moving, wage loss, funeral, etc. Victims must be a victim of a violent crime in Virginia, have reported the crime within 120 hours, and cooperate with law enforcement.

Provides crisis intervention and court accompaniment and referrals throughout the prosecution process for victims of crime; will provide an update on the status of the pending criminal case; are available to explain the prosecution procedure (i.e., what is expected of the victim, and what the victim may expect); will address safety concerns of the victim and will work with employer or school to advocate for the victim; assist with victim compensation. Victim(s) or witnesses(es) need to contact this office if telephone or address changes.