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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.

Provides crisis counseling and advocacy for crime victims and witnesses.

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.

Offers help to families who are in need of community resources. Families do not need to be living in the Samaritan House shelter to use this service. Other services that victim advocates offer are: Crisis counseling and intervention; accompanying victims to court, encourage the victim to attend the Survivor Support Groups; perform a "Safety and Lethality" assessment to help them figure out the danger they are facing; help clients develop a safety plan for each family member.

Provides direct services to victims and witnesses of crime.

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

The Arlington Victim/Witness Program is committed to facilitating the treatment of victims with fairness, dignity and respect as specified in the Virginia Bill of Rights Needs of Crime Victims

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

The witness/victim assistance program helps victims and witnesses of crimes by providing information and support throughout the court process. Victims and witnesses play an important role in the prosecuting of cases, which may be frightening and frustrating. The witness/victim assistance program is here to make the experience easier for you. The services of the witness/victim assistance program are free.

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 primary goal is to reduce the trauma a child may endure during the investigation and prosecution of child abuse and to increase positive emotional closing for children and their families, so that they may go on and lead a positive, healthy life. The CAC is an associate member of the National Children's Alliance, and the state chapter of CACs, Children's Advocacy Centers of Virginia.

The Victim Assistance Helpline helps crime victims understand their rights and options, connect with resources, access referrals and identify next steps.

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.

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.

To provide information and assistance to crime victims and witnesses.

LAWS Sexual Assault Services provides comprehensive services to adults whose lives have been affected by sexual violence (rape, sexual abuse, sexual assault). All services are free and confidential.

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.

Provides direct services to victims and witnesses of crime.

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

Provides direct services to victims and witnesses of crime.

The Victim Services Section provides immediate and direct support and assistance to crime victims, their families and witnesses suffering emotionally, financially and physically.

Provides crisis intervention and supportive services to protective order petitioners in Henrico County Juvenile & Domestic Relations Court.

This online Referral Directory is made up of anti-trafficking organizations and programs that offer emergency, transitional, or long-term services to victims and survivors of human trafficking as well as those that provide resources and opportunities in the anti-trafficking field. Text "BEFREE" or "HELP" to 233733

Provides support and assistance to individual and families experiencing intimate partner violence including 24/7 hour hotline shelter, support groups, crisis intervention, and legal advocacy. First Step's Advocates can go with clients to offer moral support and help to create a safe space around them as they go through the process from getting a Protective Order through the court process.