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Provide legal assistance with any victim compensation applications; legal assistance to any victim or witness with regards to any legal action related to New York Criminal Procedure Law Chapter 245; provides information on victim’s and witness’s legal rights and protections with regards to criminal process; and assist victims to submit comments to courts and parole boards.

Victims of crime may be eligible for benefits with the NYS Crime Victims Board CVB under certain circumstances including those who were physically injured as a result of a crime, children under 18, elderly 60 or over, disabled, the surviving spouse, parent, grandparent, stepparent, stepchild, child, or person dependent upon the victim who dies as a result of a crime, or the person who paid or incurred the burial expense of an innocent victim who died as a direct result of a crime limited to burial expenses only.

A 24/7 local hotline that can offer information, emotional support and referrals. During business hours this line is answered by staff and after hours/weekends it will be answered by a trained volunteer.Please note -- text line is not available 24/7

* Ensures the provision of services of the District Attorney's office to victims of crimes.

* Keeps victims informed of the status of their cases.

* Provides advocacy for victims of crimes in the criminal justice system.

* Acts as a liaison to facilitate interaction between victims and the District Attorney's office.

* Assists victims in completing forms and paperwork regarding compensation, ancillary services and views toward sentencing.

* Provides compensation to innocent victims of crime. Funds direct services to crime victims via a network of community-based programs. Advocates for the rights and benefits of all innocent crime victims.* Offers financial relief to innocent crime victims as a last resort. Medical and funeral expenses. Loss of earnings or support. Funding for counseling for the victim and certain family members. Crime scene clean-up. Repair/Replacement of essential personal property up to $500. Court transportation expenses. Other expenses: call for information or visit website.

The Sexual Assault and Crime Victims Assistance program, provides specialized services to sexual assault survivors, their families and friends, as well as crime victims.

Offers legal advocacy, short term counseling, accompaniment and advocacy, information and referrals, and assistance applying for crime victims compensation to primary and secondary victims of crime.

CVAC staff helps crime victims apply for victim's financial compensation from New York State Office of Victim Services. Guidelines for compensation explained and could include reimbursement of out-of-pocket expenses for medical treatment not covered by insurance, loss of earnings, counseling, transportation for court appearances, and burial expenses.

The Sexual Assault and Crime Victims Assistance program, provides specialized services to sexual assault survivors, their families and friends, as well as crime victims.

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

Accepts and investigates consumer fraud reports including reports about charities and nonprofits. Also the state counsel and Medicaid fraud unit. Provides assistance to victims of crimes that happened within New York State.

Offers assistance to crime victims in obtaining information about the criminal justice process, the status of their case throughout investigative and prosecution stages, options available to them, referrals to other human service agencies, accompaniment to criminal and family court proceedings, assistance in filing for NYS Crime Victims Board compensation, short-term counseling and follow up support.

The Sexual Assault and Crime Victims Assistance program, provides specialized services to sexual assault survivors, their families and friends, as well as crime victims.

Provides technical support to attorneys representing crime victims in civil suits, refers crime victims to lawyers in their local area, and increases general awareness about availability of civil remedies for victims of crime.

Provides an online resource to help victims of crime get civil legal information and services, related to their housing, employment, and safety.

Albany Memorial Hospital provides healthcare services for patients in the community. This is a 165-bed community hospital. Albany Memorial offers acute care and ambulatory surgery and a range of services including emergency services, critical care, ambulatory surgery, diabetes management and care for congestive heart failure. Samaritan Hospital offers The Sexual Assault and Crime Victims Assistance program, provide specialized services to sexual assault survivors, their families and friends, as well as crime victims. Also offers a women's health center with mammogram services.

* Assists with restitution, compensation claims, notification of important court dates, update or status or charges, referrals for counseling.

Victim Assistance Program is often the first point of contact for victims seeking information, compensation, advocacy and emotional support related to their new and unwanted status as victims of crime. Advocates can immediately draw upon the resources of OVS for the purpose of delivering direct services, including referrals to all appropriate resources throughout New York, particularly other OVS funded victim assistance programs and the established network of crime victim service providers, compensation claims assistance (including emergency OVS compensation claims assistance), information, personal advocacy and follow-up contact through in person contact, telephone, mail, and e-mail.

* Helps people in crisis, traumatic, or victim situations by giving them information and help: Information about where to find community resources like basic needs, housing, food and other resources Domestic Violence Specialist available Talks with people to help them feel better, counseling support Provides case management helps spread info and awareness about orders to stay safe and get legal support Helps with going to court, including transportation Information and Support for victims Helps community members apply for funds for help and with paying back items stolen or damaged Helps encourage community outreach and learning Helps victims access support from the Office of Victim Services

Provides emergency services for victims of domestic violence.

* Provides free and confidential services to those affected by sexual assault, domestic violence, or other violent crimes.

• 24 Hour Hotline
• Emergency Housing Assistance for Survivors
• Crisis & Short Term Domestic Violence and Assault Survivor Counseling
• Information & Referrals
• Advocacy with Legal Proceedings
• Support Groups
• Community Education & Training
• NYC Crime Victims Assistance
• Assistance with Family Court Petitions
• Adult & Child Therapy
• SANE - Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner Program

The Sexual Assault and Crime Victims Assistance program, provides specialized services to sexual assault survivors, their families and friends, as well as crime victims.

* Provides supportive services to crime victims. Comprehensive services are available to help attain a more personal sense of justice. * Offers outreach to crime victims by victim assistants.

* Connects victims of crime with civil legal assistance (non-criminal assistance) via online resources and library.* Offers resources for attorneys, advocates, social workers, counselors, and case managers who work with victims of crime and are assisting them with their legal and non-legal needs. This hub offers a library of resources generated by members of the Advocate Gateway.

Offers legal advocacy, short term counseling, accompaniment and advocacy, information and referrals, and assistance applying for crime victims compensation to primary and secondary victims of crime.