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Hospital accompaniment services are provided to survivors seeking support while at a hospital emergency department for evidence collection or treatment relating to domestic and/or sexual violence. Advocates provide supportive counseling, crisis intervention, advocacy, and referral information for additional community resources in the hospital 24/7 in-person or via phone.

Provides victims and/or witnesses services that include protection; financial assistance (compensation for travel, property return, restitution, and victims' compensation); notification (employer intercession, status of release of defendants of prisoners, notification of prisoner appeals or habeas corpus and change in court dates); victim input (right to remain the courtroom, victim impact statement, victim input); and courtroom assistance.

AYUDA DISPONIBLE EN ESPANOL. Provides direct services to victims of crime in Chesterfield County, including explanation of the criminal justice process, protective order assistance, court escorts, and referrals to other local agencies for counseling and/or financial assistance.

Provides assistance through the criminal justice process to victims and witnesses of crime.

Provides support and advocacy for victims and witnesses of crime. The office assists witnesses required to testify in court and assists with victim compensation and victim impact statements.

he Greene County Victim Witness Assistance Program works with the Department of Criminal Justice Services and the Victims of Crime Act to provide the following services to victims and witnesses of criminal offenses in Greene County: • Assistance with Emergency, Preliminary, and Final Protective Orders • Advance Notification Assistance for Court Hearings • Case Status Updates • Separate Waiting Areas for Court • Financial Assistance (Restitution/Virginia Victim’s Fund/Travel Compensation) • Custody Status of Prisoner/Offender • Scheduling Victim/Witness Meetings with the Commonwealth Attorney’s Office • Courtroom Escort • Interpreter Assistance for English as a Second Language and the Hearing-Impaired • Victim/Witness Confidentiality • Closed Preliminary Hearing Assistance • Courtroom Tours • Victim Impact Statements • Appeals/Habeas Corpus Information • Crisis Center Referrals • Emergency Shelter Assistance/Referrals • Crime Prevention Tips • Safety Planning • Counseling/Mental Health Assistance Referrals • Scheduling Emergency Forensic Medical Appointments • Employer Intercession • Victim/Witness Evidence Retrieval Assistance

Provides the following services for witnesses and victims: Answer questions about witness roles, explain court procedures, assist in filing for compensation, aid in finding community service agencies, recover personal property being held for evidence in a timely manner, keep victims informed regarding the status of the case.

Provides crisis intervention and court accompaniment throughout the prosecution process; will provide an update on the status of the pending criminal case; are available to explain the prosecution procedure (i.e. what is expected of the victim, and what the victim may expect); will address safety concerns of the victim and will work with employer or school to advocate for the victim; assist with victim compensation. Victim(s) or witnesses(es) need to contact this office if telephone or address changes.

Provides crisis intervention and court accompaniment and referrals throughout the prosecution process for city victims of crime. Victim(s) or witnesses(es) need to contact this office if telephone or address changes.

A vital program within the Office of the Commonwealth Attorney, the Victim/Witness Program enhances the attorney’s ability to prosecute crime and seek justice for victims.

Located within the Office of the Commonwealth's Attorney, the Program provides services to crime victims and witnesses in Bedford City/County in accordance with the Virginia Crime Victim and Witness Rights Act. Advocates work toward reducing the confusion, fear and anxiety that crime victims and witnesses have regarding the criminal justice system. Helps ensure that victims of crimes receive fair and compassionate treatment while participating in the criminal justice program.

Helps victims of crimes, witnesses, and their families recover from the trauma of their experience, get medical assistance when required, make their way through the legal system, have an opportunity to provide input to parole or clemency hearings, take appropriate steps, where relevant, to avoid becoming re-victimized, access the benefits to which they are entitled and rebuild their lives.

The Halifax Victim/Witness Assistance Program is available to help victims or witnesses understand the court process, their rights, and their role as a victim or witness. The advocate serves as a liaison.

Provides crisis intervention and court accompaniment throughout the prosecution process; will provide an update on the status of the pending criminal case; are available to explain the prosecution procedure (i.e. what is expected of the victim, and what the victim may expect); will address safety concerns of the victim and will work with employer or school to advocate for the victim; assist with victim compensation. Victim(s) or witnesses(es) need to contact this office if telephone or address changes.

The Arlington Victim/Witness Program is committed to facilitating the treatment of victims with fairness, dignity and respect as specified in the Virginia Bill of Rights Needs of Crime Victims

Provides direct services to victims and witnesses of crime.

Provides direct services to victims and witnesses of crime.

Provides crisis intervention and court accompaniment and referrals throughout the prosecution process for victims of crime; will provide an update on the status of the pending criminal case; are available to explain the prosecution procedure (i.e., what is expected of the victim, and what the victim may expect); will address safety concerns of the victim and will work with employer or school to advocate for the victim; assist with victim compensation. Victim(s) or witnesses(es) need to contact this office if telephone or address changes.

The Victims' Witness Assistance Program of King George County provides comprehensive information and direct services to crime victims and witnesses in accordance with the Virginia Crime Victim and Witness Rights Act as well as other applicable victim rights laws.

Provides crisis intervention and court accompaniment and referrals throughout the prosecution process for persons who are victims of crime in Augusta County. Provides an update on the status of the pending criminal case. Available to explain the prosecution procedure (i.e., what is expected of the victim, and what the victim may expect). Addresses safety concerns of the victim and will work with employer or school to advocate for the victim. Assists with victim compensation. Victim(s) or witnesses(es) need to contact this office if telephone or address changes.

Residential shelter for survivors (Women and Men) of domestic violence, sexual assault and human trafficking and their children. Offers crisis intervention, court advocacy, lawyer referrals and assistance with obtaining restraining orders. Educational programs are available to schools, churches and area businesses. Emergency transportation only. The average stay is up to 60 days. Phone number listed is a 24-Hour hotline. LGBTQ+ friendly. Address is CONFIDENTIAL

Provides crisis intervention, court accompaniment and referrals throughout the prosecution process for Rockbridge County and the City of Lexington victims of crime. Victim(s) or witnesses(es) need to contact this office if telephone or address changes.

Provides independent, unbiased views of complaints brought to the office by police officers, sheriffs, deputies, and citizens. Issues warrants and Emergency Protective Orders for family abuse or stalking and commitments for those suffering from mental illness.

The Victim Services Section provides immediate and direct support and assistance to crime victims, their families and witnesses suffering emotionally, financially and physically.