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Provides crisis intervention and court accompaniment throughout the prosecution process; 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.

The Petersburg V/WAP provides comprehensive information and direct services (to include courtroom accompaniment, crisis intervention and assistance in filing for criminal Injuries compensation) to crime victims and witnesses in accordance with the Crime Victim and Witness Rights Act.

Helps insure that crime victims and witnesses receive fair and compassionate treatment while participating in the Criminal Justice System. Provides information on the specific rights of a crime victim and witness per the Virginia's Crime Victim and Witness Rights Act; make referrals to community service agencies for counseling or other assistance to victims; assist in preparing a victim compensation form; explain court procedures and/or a tour of the courtroom before a person has to testify; explain how to obtain protection and protective orders; provide a separate waiting area during court proceedings; determine the amount of restitution; and other services as needed.

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.

Assists all victims of crime with court advocacy, referrals for services relating to counseling, financial aid, crisis counseling, assistance with obtaining protection orders, and legal advocacy.

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.

Designed to view the court case through the victim's eyes and see that their concerns are represented to the courts. Services include: restitution, compensation through the state of Virginia, court notification and referral services. A coordinator from this office also works with the Women's Resource Center.

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 crisis intervention, court accompaniment and referrals throughout the prosecution process for city victims of crime; will provide 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); will address safety concerns of the victim and will work with employer or school to advocate for the victim; will assist with victim compensation. Victim(s) or witness(es) need to contact this office if telephone or address changes.

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

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

Provides crisis intervention and court accompaniment throughout the prosecution process; will provide an update on the status of the pending criminal case; will be 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.

Provides crisis intervention and court accompaniment throughout the prosecution process. 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.

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

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.

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.

The program assists victims throughout the criminal justice process to include providing courtroom explanations, courtroom escorts, assist with safety issues and needs, referrals to counselors and other area resources, petitioning for protective orders, assistance in payment of medical bills for crime related injuries, placement in a shelter or safe house, and more.

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

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 crisis counseling and advocacy for crime victims and witnesses.

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 direct services to victims and witnesses of crime. Services include: Monitoring restitution payments to ensure that they are being made in a timely fashion; assist in filing for Criminal Injuries Compensation Fund; intervention and follow-up counseling; notification of prisoner status; provide employer intercession; Assist in writing Impact Statements; assist in return of property being held for evidence; updates on case status; accompany victims to court; referals to other resources; assist in obtaining protection; providde advance notice of judicial proceedings.

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.

Helps victims of crimes 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.