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

Provides crisis counseling and advocacy for crime victims and witnesses.

Provides support and advocacy for victims and witnesses of crime. The office assists witnesses required to testify in court and assists with victim compensation and victim impact statements.

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

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 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.

Assists Crime victims and witnesses through the criminal justice system.

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.

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.

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. 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.

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.

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 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.

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.

Provides direct services to victims and witnesses of crime.

Responds to the needs of victims and witnesses of crime. The program's goal is to ensure that such persons are made aware of their rights and the services available to them. If you are the victim of a crime or subpoenaed to appear as a witness to a crime, please contact the Victim/Witness Program so that we may make you aware of our many resources and helpful information.

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. Coordinator is 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.

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

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.

To provide information and assistance to crime victims and witnesses.

Provides crisis intervention and 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; 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.

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.

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.

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.