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Assists victims and their families by providing: crisis intervention, short-term counseling, safety planning, criminal court procedure information, compensation and referrals.

Offers opportunities for child and adolescent witnesses/victims to explore, under the guidance of a Master's level counselor, issues related to the violence they have experienced or witnessed. Services are available to children and adolescents, ages 4-18, free of charge. Counseling services are offered at various locations throughout Western Suffolk County. Service providers are encouraged to call on behalf of their clients or clients may call directly for further information.Call for schedule an appointment.

Provides short term counseling, sexual assault support groups, therapy, accompaniment and advocacy, legal advocacy, counseling, information and referrals, and assistance applying for crime victims compensation.

Offers victims crisis counseling, social service referral, information and support, transportation to court proceedings, and help in navigating the Crime Victims Compensation Program for reimbursement of medical expenses, loss of income, or a disability as a result of the crime.

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. Office is at a secure location, which is shared with clients at the time of intake.

Helps families dealing with homicide through individual and group counseling, assistance in dealing with the media, court process information and advocacy, help in accessing NYS Crime Victims Compensation, including burial benefits.

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.

Provides individual and group therapies for survivors of sexual assault or other crimes. Offers criminal justice interventions and assistance with all entitlements.

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 individual and/or group counseling to Spanish-speaking victims of domestic violence. Counseling focuses on safety planning, empowerment and addressing the emotional consequences of experiencing domestic violence. Call to schedule an appointment.

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.

Helps families dealing with homicide through individual and group counseling, assistance in dealing with the media, court process information and advocacy, help in accessing NYS Crime Victims Compensation, including burial benefits.

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. Office is at a secure location, which is shared with clients at the time of intake.

Offers home visits, special needs assessment, case management, safety planning, counseling, home security surveys and lock installations, and linkages to caregiver services for older adults who have been a victim of robbery or have witnessed a crime.

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 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.

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.

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.

Provides comprehensive supportive services to crime victims, witnesses and their families. Advocates help victims understand the criminal justice process and their rights, assess their needs, and offer assistance with a trauma-informed, holistic approach. Services may include, but are not limited to:

• Case management through updates and advocacy
• Supportive counseling, crisis intervention and safety planning
• Emotional support and accompaniment to court proceedings and prosecutor meetings
• Assistance with New York State Office of Victim Services compensation claim applications
• Assistance with victim impact statement submissions
• Post-conviction support and education on probation, correctional and parole processes
• Information and referrals to outside agencies
• Specialized training to assist families of homicide victims, child victims, domestic/intimate partner violence victims, elderly victims and special needs victims

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.