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Victim Assistance Program - Erie County Probation

Resource Name:Victim Assistance Program - Erie County Probation

address

One Niagara Plaza, Room 319, Buffalo, NY 14202

Eligibility

Must be an innocent victim of crime. Eligible persons include:
  • Victims of crime who were physically injured as a result of the crime.
  • Victims of crime who are under 18, 60 and over, or disabled, who were not physically injured.
  • Child victims, children who witnesses a crime, and the child victim's parent, stepparent, grandparent, stepparent, guardian, brother, sister, stepbrother, or stepsister.
  • Certain relatives and dependents including surviving spouse, child, parent, brother, sister, stepbrother, stepsister, stepparent or person primarily dependent on the victim for support.
  • Those who paid for or incurred burial costs for an innocent victim of crime.
  • Certain stalking victims, certain victims of labor trafficking or sex trafficking.
  • Certain victims of unlawful imprisonment or kidnapping.
  • Victims of terrorist acts outside of the US who are a resident of New York State.
  • Victims of frivolous lawsuits brought by a person who committed a crime against the victim.
Service Area: Erie County.

Hours

Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm.
(716) 858-8200

Voice

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Main Phone

(716) 858-2523

Voice

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Crime Victim Advocate

Application process

Victims can contact the advocate by phone to determine the best steps regarding any needed services or to set up an appointment.

Fees

None.

Service area

Erie County, NY
Provides assistance with completion of the NYS Office of Victim Services Claims Application and Victim Impact Statement. Provides referrals to shelters and other needed services. Offers safety planning as well as criminal justice support and advocacy.

Last assured

02/16/2024

Providing organization

Erie County - Probation Department