Victim Assistance Services247 Columbus Avenue, Suite 319Sandusky, OH 44870Phone 419-627-7699Fax 419-627-7567 |
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Victim Assistance Div. of Erie County
Victims of Domestic Violence: 419-624-6875
Victims of Felony Crime: 419-627-7699
Victims of Juvenile Crime: 419-624-6885
Victims of Misdemeanor Crime: 419-624-6880
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The Director chairs the Erie County Domestic Violence Task Force and the Tri-County SANE/SART Program. Staff are also active in the Child Abuse Task Force.
Services provided by the Victim Assistance Division will include:
Orientation to Criminal Justice System Providing information and literature to a victim or witness of a crime on the criminal justice system.
Crisis Intervention Short-term counseling to provide emotional support for victims as well as arranging for long-term counseling, when necessary. Information and referral to other community services and coordination with those to assist the victim and/or family.
Case Status Assisting victims concerning the status and/or progress of their case.
Assisting crime victims or their families in determining if they qualify for compensation under the Ohio Victims of Crime Program. Providing appropriate legal referral for filing.
Assisting victims of crime in preparing a Victim Impact Statement which is given to the sentencing Judge to make the victim's feelings known.
Assisting victims in responding to the Adult Parole Authority concerning commutation, pardon, or parole action for the offender.
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