Purpose
The purpose of the Victim Services Unit is to provide support and encouragement to all victims of crime.
Victim & Witness Bill of Rights
If you are a victim of crime, or have witnessed a crime, you have the right to:
- Be treated with dignity and compassion
- Be protected from intimidation and harm
- Be informed (concerning the criminal justice process)
- Be compensated (if eligible) and/or receive restitution
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- Be able to preserve your property and employment
- Receive due process in criminal court proceedings
- Receive special attention by all criminal justice, medical, and social service agencies if you are handicapped or have special needs.
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Victimization
The major types of victimization include, but are not limited:
- Adult Victimization
- Child Victimization
- Domestic Violence
- Harassment
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- Homicide
- Physical Injury
- Sexual Assault
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