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The Victims' Witness Assistance Program of King George County provides comprehensive information and direct services to crime victims and witnesses in accordance with the Virginia Crime Victim and Witness Rights Act as well as other applicable victim rights laws.

Provides crisis intervention, court accompaniment and referrals throughout the prosecution process for victims and/or witnesses of crimes.

Provides crisis counseling and advocacy for crime victims and witnesses.

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.

Trained and supervised victim advocates provide information, accompaniment and advocacy at court proceedings for victims. Victim advocacy services are available to victims or survivors of family/partner/domestic abuse or violence. Services include a linkage to language-line interpreting services for non-English speaking callers.

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.

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.

Reimburses certain expenses related to violent crime injuries, subject to meeting legal requirements for the program.

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.

To provide information and assistance to crime victims and witnesses.

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.

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 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: 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, notify you of the prisoner's status, provide you with employer intercession, Assist you in writing Impact Statements, assist in return of property being held for evidence, update you on case status, go to court with you, refer you to other resources, assist in obtaining protection, advance notice of judicial proceedings.

MADD provide support to drunk driving crash victims, and support to bereaved families in Richmond and statewide. Support includes emotional support, help through the criminal justice system and information on resources for financial support. MADD is unable to provide financial support to individuals.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

Provides direct services to victims and witnesses of crime.

The Norfolk Family Justice Center is a multi-agency center that co-locates law enforcement officers, prosecutors, civil legal assistance, victim-witness advocates, social service specialists, a Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE) clinic, Physical Evidence Recovery Kits (PERKS) can be completed, and victim services including a crisis hotline and intervention, victim advocacy, counseling support groups, wellness classes, and childcare.

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.

If you have been the victim of a crime or a witness to a crime, it may be very difficult for you to have to appear in court, or to deal with the complexities or the criminal justice system. You may need assistance in dealing with the process emotionally, financially, and in other ways. Victim/Witness Assistance Program was established to make the process easier and to assist you through the whole process.

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 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.