Victim Services

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The victim assistance center shall work closely with appropriate law enforcement agencies, our prosecuting attorneys, the Board of Pardons and Paroles, and the judiciary in carrying out that duty.</div> <bR> <div> Crime victimization leaves victims, families, and friends-even the community around them-in a state of turmoil.  There is often significant financial loss and physical injury connected with victimization.  But the most devastating part for most victims is the </div> <div> emotional pain caused by crime and the aftermath.</div> <bR> <div> The psychological trauma of victimization can be separated into two phases; the initial crisis reaction to violation, and the long-term stress reactions it sometimes causes, with the second of these often exacerbated by additional “assaults” by society and its institutions.</div> <bR> <div> It is the sincere hope that the Victim Assistance Division of the District Attorney's Office can assist in alleviating as much of the stress and trauma as possible for the victim's journey through the judicial system.</div> <bR> <div> We offer assistance with Crime Victim Compensation Applications, information on the status of the case, notification of hearings, courtroom support and a friendly hand during the final disposition of the case whether it be a plea or a jury trial.  We remain at the side of the victim and their family until the case is disposed at the District court level.</div> </tD> </tR> </TABLE></div> <bR> </td> </tr></table></body>