AYUDA DISPONIBLE EN ESPANOL. Provides direct services to victims of crime in Chesterfield County, including explanation of the criminal justice process, protective order assistance, court escorts, and referrals to other local agencies for counseling and/or financial assistance.

Helps victims of crimes, witnesses, and their families recover from the trauma of their experience, get medical assistance when required, make their way through the legal system, have an opportunity to provide input to parole or clemency hearings, take appropriate steps, where relevant, to avoid becoming re-victimized, access the benefits to which they are entitled and rebuild their lives.

Helps victims and witnesses of crimes by providing information and support throughout the court process.

Provides support to victims and witnesses of felony crimes throughout the court process, with the goal of reducing their confusion and trauma by explaining the criminal process and providing information and/or services.

Located within the Office of the Commonwealth's Attorney, the Program provides services to crime victims and witnesses in Bedford City/County in accordance with the Virginia Crime Victim and Witness Rights Act. Advocates work toward reducing the confusion, fear and anxiety that crime victims and witnesses have regarding the criminal justice system. Helps ensure that victims of crimes receive fair and compassionate treatment while participating in the criminal justice program.

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.

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.

Provides victims and/or witnesses services that include protection; financial assistance (compensation for travel, property return, restitution, and victims' compensation); notification (employer intercession, status of release of defendants of prisoners, notification of prisoner appeals or habeas corpus and change in court dates); victim input (right to remain the courtroom, victim impact statement, victim input); and courtroom assistance.

Provides information concerning victims rights; court advocacy, provides resources and referrals. Explanation of court procedures and tour of courtroom. Assistance with criminal injuries compensation fund. Assistance with victim impact statements.

The Victim/Witness Assistance Program, operating within the office of the Commonwealth's Attorney, provides assistance to victims and witnesses of crime throughout the criminal justice process to ensure they are treated fairly and compassionately. This program also makes referrals to community services available to crime victims and witnesses.

Provides advocacy and support for victims of domestic violence. Call the Victim/Witness Program if: *for questions about your role as a witness; *would like an explanation of court procedures or a courtroom tour before you testify; *want assistance filing for victims' compensation; *need a referral to social services agencies that provide emergency financial assistance; *would like someone to escort you to court; *have received crime related threats or harassment; *need information regarding the status of your case; *want a referral to legal aid. If you are the victim of a crime you may be entitled to the following: *PROTECTION: separate waiting area while your case is being heard. *FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: prompt return of property being held as evidence as the conclusion of the case and information about filing for Crime Victims' Compensation. *NOTIFICATION: employer contact to ensure that you are excused from work while appearing in court as a victim or witness. Case status and disposition information about your case. Notification from a local jail or the penitentiary of the convicted assailant's release or name change. Notification from the Attorney General's Office of an appeal being granted (All upon written request which can be accomplished through the Victim/Witness Program) without cost to you. *VICTIM INPUT: submission of a victim impact statement after defendant's conviction. Ability to remain in court during your case, unless excluded as a material witness or by order of the court. *COURTROOM ASSISTANCE: confidentiality of your address, phone number and place of employment (on request). Provision of an interpreter during court proceedings. *RESTITUTION: the defendant can be ordered by the court to pay a restitution to the victim of the crime. If the victim has had medical costs, damage or loss resulting from an offense, the court may order the victim be reimbursed by the defendant.

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

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

Focuses on the provision of information and assistance to victims as their cases proceed through the criminal justice process. Provides information, support, and assistance to victims outside the formal criminal justice process. Assists victims who need to access financial assistance programs for crime victims.

Help to insure that crime victims and witnesses receive fair and compassionate treatment while participating in the criminal justice system.

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

The main purpose of this program is to assist both crime victims and witnesses.

Help to insure that crime victims and witnesses receive fair and compassionate treatment while participating in the criminal justice system.

Helps victims and witnesses of crimes by providing information and support throughout the court process.

Crisis Intervention- Counseling, reassurance, and support following the crime.Emergency Assistance- Referral for assistance to meet the immediate needs of victims for food, clothing, and shelter. Direct assistance to replace broken locks or windows to better insure safety following a crime (limited funds-1st come, 1st serve basis). Aids to overcoming obstacles to appearing in court (transportation, baby-sitting). Restitution Information- Aid victims in pursuit of court-ordered restitution. Employer/School Intercession- If conflicts arise in obtaining time away from work or school, you may request assistance from this Program. Victim Impact Statements- In felony cases, if the defendant is found guilty, the judge may withhold sentencing until a pre-sentence investigation is completed. This report provides information to the judge about the defendant's background and how the crime has impacted your life. Crime Victims Compensation- Assistance in preparing and submitting the required application in order to receive compensation from the state for designated expenses incurred as a result of crime. Victims of violent crime, or their survivors, may be eligible for financial compensation for out-of-pocket medical expenses, psychological counseling, lost wages, or funeral expenses. Expenses covered by insurance are not covered. Notification Assistance- If you would like to be notified when the defendant bonds out of jail or is otherwise released or transferred, please contact the Program office. Personal Property Held as Evidence- You may call to gain information concerning the possibility of recovering your personal property. Threats or Harassment- You may call the Program office if you receive crime-related threats or harassment. Notification of Your Rights as a Crime Victim- Contact the Program office for a complete explanation of the 1995 Virginia Victims' Bill of Rights.

Provides crisis intervention and court accompaniment and referrals throughout the prosecution process for city victims of crime. Provides an update on the status of the pending criminal case. Available to explain the prosecution procedure (i.e. what is expected of the victim, and what the victim may expect). Addresses safety concerns of the victim and will work with employer or school to advocate for the victim. Assists with victim compensation. Victim(s) or witnesses(es) need to contact this office if telephone or address changes. For emergencies, please call (540)665-6383.

Helps ensure that victims of crimes receive fair and compassionate treatment while participating in the criminal justice program.

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

The Halifax Victim/Witness Assistance Program is available to help victims or witnesses understand the court process, their rights, and their role as a victim or witness. The advocate serves as a liaison.

Administers the Victim/Witness Programs which has been established to reduce the confusion and trauma that victims and witnesses of crimes experience by explaining the criminal process, and to ensure that these people are aware of the services available to them under the law. Please call the Victim Witness program at (540) 942-6797 or (540) 942-6780 for further information.