Services to all victims of crime including sexual assault and domestic violence. These services include crime victim board claims, court accompaniment, counseling and referral, crisis response to police, hospitals and support groups. Also provides community education to schools, law enforcement and civic groups. Staff or volunteers provide crisis response to hotline calls 24 hours per day, seven days a week.

Provides advocacy in criminal and family court for sexually victimized adults and children and their non-offending family members. Also offers a Court-School Program to familiarize children and their non-offending family members of the courtroom experience. Call for more information.

Advocates provide victims with crisis intervention counseling, help petition for orders of protection and accompany victims to court. Advocates act as a liaison between the victim and the criminal justice system and help individuals understand basic legal proceedings. Referrals are made to appropriate agencies for additional needs.

Provides assistance to crime victims through support and guidance through the court process, including accompaniment to court if needed, also assists with paperwork and other court-related materials.

Provides crisis intervention and support services to victims of violent crime. Links victims of crime to reimbursement for medical and essential property loss expenses. Offers individual and group counseling, legal and medical information, criminal justice advocacy including medical and courtroom accompaniment and post sentencing support. Also provides educational advocacy for minors, victims impact statement and VINE registration. Provides support and services to all innocent victims of crime, including but not limited to victims of sexual assault, domestic violence, human trafficking, assault, menacing, robbery, burglary, kidnapping and other victims of violent crime, including survivors of homicide. and gang violence. National online connection to help from sexual assault https://hotline.rainn.org/online

Services to all victims of crime including sexual assault and domestic violence. These services include crime victim board claims, court accompaniment, counseling and referral, crisis response to police, hospitals and support groups. Also provides community education to schools, law enforcement and civic groups. Staff or volunteers provide crisis response to hotline calls 24 hours per day, seven days a week.

Provides a 24-hour crisis intervention hotline, 24-hour advocacy, group counseling, transportation, court accompaniment and preparation, and compensation claim form assistance through NYS Office of Victim Services.

Provides assistance and information to crime victims and witnesses in Nassau County. The Nassau County District Attorney’s Office (NCDA) recognizes that crime victims and their families, and witnesses to crimes, need support and information at every stage of a criminal proceeding. VSU is staffed by Crime Victim Advocates and Legal Interpreters, who are assigned to various Bureaus throughout the office. VSU assists victims, witnesses and their families, in navigating the criminal justice system and the process of a criminal case being prosecuted by the NCDA. All services offered by VSU are free of charge and available in multiple languages. Call for detailed information.

**THIS AGENCY HAS DISCONTINUED SERVICES AS OF MARCH 14, 2025** Provides information, assistance, accompaniment to Family Court and Domestic Violence Court, and assists with filing an Order of Protection. Free and Confidential.

**THIS AGENCY HAS DISCONTINUED SERVICES AS OF MARCH 14, 2025** Provides crisis intervention, advocacy services, case management, and information and referrals to adult victims of domestic violence and rape/sexual assault. Assists in filing for crime victims compensation, accompanies clients to court, police interviews, and court hearings.

Provides support services for anyone who has been a victim of a crime. Services include advocacy and accompaniment to court, social service agencies, police department and health care services, counseling, transportation, translation, assistance with applications and information notification and more.

Services to all victims of crime including sexual assault and domestic violence. These services include crime victim board claims, court accompaniment, counseling and referral, crisis response to police, hospitals and support groups. Also provides community education to schools, law enforcement and civic groups. Staff or volunteers provide crisis response to hotline calls 24 hours per day, seven days a week.

Provides services to crime victims and witnesses involved in the criminal justice process. Services Include: Assistance with applying to New York State Crime Victims Board for compensation; Information on your role in the criminal justice process and the significant stages of the process; Assistance with security measures to help protect your safety; Court information and case information. This includes explaining each step of the proceeding in order to help alleviate confusion and the resulting anxiety. Additionally court dates, times and places can be confirmed along with information on what to expect when you get there; Court accompaniment. If desired, a staff member of the Victim Services Unit will accompany the victim or witness to hearings and trial in order to provide support; Assistance with Property Return; Intervention with creditors and employers; Referrals to any social services you may need and Assistance with post-conviction proceedings, including the preparation of a Victim Impact Statement if a pre-sentence report is prepared in the case; speaking at the time of sentencing for felony offenses; and notifications regarding the defendant's parole or release from a correctional facility. The Suffolk County District Attorney's Office Victim Services Unit is here to help you through the criminal justice process with support and services. We want to help you recover physically and emotionally from a difficult and painful experience. Call for detailed information regarding services offered.

Offers accompaniment services to court for rape victims in Mount Vernon and Yonkers, and to rape victims and homicide witnesses at county court in White Plains. Will also meet rape victims at area police department and emergency rooms.

Crime Victim Assistance Program assists victims of crime with a variety of services and the filing of compensation claims with the New York State Office of Victims Services.

The mission of the Dutchess County Office of Probation and Community Corrections is to protect the community through intervention in the lives of those under supervision by facilitating compliance with court orders and serving as a catalyst for positive change. Operates in collaboration with criminal justice partners and the community. Provides services to courts, helps strengthen families and give victims a voice in the justice system.

Provides legal advocacy including information, referrals or accompaniment to: Family Court, Criminal Court, Domestic Violence Court, Sex Offense Court, Integrated Domestic Violence Court, police, probation department and District Attorney's office. Petitions and accompaniment for orders of protection. Also provides assistance to victims and family members who are entitled to compensation through the New York State Crime Victims Board. Provides referral, application process and support.

Provides trained legal advocates to accompany victims of domestic violence and sexual assault to court, to explain legal processes and to assist in obtaining orders of protection, visitation, custody and child support. Services available at the Riverhead, East Hampton and Southampton offices. Appointment required.

Offers accompaniment services to court for rape victims in Mount Vernon and Yonkers, and to rape victims and homicide witnesses at county court in White Plains. Will also meet rape victims at area police department and emergency rooms.

Services to all victims of crime including sexual assault and domestic violence. These services include crime victim board claims, court accompaniment, counseling and referral, crisis response to police, hospitals and support groups. Also provides community education to schools, law enforcement and civic groups. Staff or volunteers provide crisis response to hotline calls 24 hours per day, seven days a week.

Offers accompaniment services to court for rape victims in Mount Vernon and Yonkers, and to rape victims and homicide witnesses at county court in White Plains. Will also meet rape victims at area police department and emergency rooms.

Offer accompaniment and support for individuals who have been victims of domestic violence when they have to go to court and testify.

Counselors offer individual counseling, facilitate survivor support groups, accompany victims to court, advocate for client needs and work with families to prepare for the transition to a violence-free home. Safety planning is conducted throughout the counseling process.

**THIS AGENCY HAS DISCONTINUED SERVICES AS OF MARCH 14, 2025** Provides support and case management for alleged sex abuse and physical abuse victim in Nassau County. The program provides crisis intervention, accompaniment to criminal and family court, police, District Attorney's office, forensic rape exam. Serves as a liaison to the Nassau County Multi Disciplinary Team and service providers. Assists in completing Crime Victim's Compensation.

Provides Niagara County domestic violence victims access to services and entry into the criminal justice system through early intervention to provide the safety and support. Every Domestic Incident Report filed with law enforcement agencies is acted upon shortly after an incident occurs. The Victim Services Coordinator and Crime Victim Advocates provide support and advocacy which includes: - Safety planning - Danger Assessment - Referrals to appropriate services - Court accompaniment - Meetings with District Attorney staff - Assistance in obtaining Orders of Protection