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Crime Victim Assistant Program
~Mission Statement~
To seek to ensure that all victims of crime -
- Are provided with information and assistance with Office of Victim Services (OVS) compensation.
- Are supported through the criminal justice process.
- Have their voices heard
- Understand their rights
- Obtain any additional/referral services needed
- Are assisted in requesting restitution
We are committed to serving all victims of crime with respect, fairness, and confidentiality. We will not discriminate against any victim.
VICTIM'S RIGHTS:
As a victim of crime, you have a right to;
We are committed to serving all victims of crime with respect, fairness, and confidentiality. We will not discriminate against any victim.
VICTIM'S RIGHTS:
As a victim of crime, you have a right to;
As a victim of crime, you have a right to;
- To be treated with dignity and compassion
- To be informed concerning the criminal justice system
- To discuss your case with the prosecuting attorney
- To be free of threats and intimidation
- To be involved in certain stages of the criminal justice process
- To receive restitution at the Judge’s discretion
- To make a written and/or verbal statement to the court
- To be informed and provided assistance with NYS Office of Victim Services applications
SERVICES PROVIDED BY OUR OFFICE:
Services provided, free of charge include:
- New York State Crime Victims Compensation Application Assistance- Any victim of a crime who has suffered injuries, economic losses, or damages can seek compensation from the NYS Office of Victim Services.
- Case Status Information
- Court Accompaniment
- Explanation of the Court Process
- Victim Impact Statement Assistance
- Restitution Assistance
- Post Sentence Assistance
- Inmate Release Notification, additional information can also be found on Vine
- Parole Information
- Support and Crisis Referrals - These may include referral to counseling agencies, housing programs, legal aid, emergency food referrals, support groups for victims, and other community resources.
- Child Abuse and Neglect Hotline: 800-342-3720
- Domestic Violence Project: 518-793-9496
- Survivor Support Services 1-866-307-4086
- Wellspring 24-Hour Hotline: 518-584-8188
- Warren Washington C.A.R.E Center: 518-792-2731
- Washington County Mental Health: 518-792-7143
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Washington County District Attorney’s Office Crime Victim Assistance Program
518-746-2525
Robin MacNeil
Sr. Crime Victim Specialist
[email protected]
Laura Taylor
Crime Victim Specialist
[email protected]
Emily Hull
Crime Victim Specialist Assistant
[email protected]