Santa Cruz County Office of the District Attorney Victim Services Program
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| General Agency Information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Name: | Santa Cruz County Office of the District Attorney Victim Services Program | ||
| Alternate Name(s): | Victim Witness Center | ||
| Address: | 701 Ocean Street, Room 200 Santa Cruz, CA 95060 Driving Directions | ||
| Primary Phone: | 831-454-2010 | ||
| Fax Number: | 831-454-2612 | ||
| Email Address: | DAO@co.santa-cruz.ca.us | ||
| Website: | sccounty01.co.santa-cruz.ca.us/DAInternet/victim.asp | ||
| Days/Hours of Operation/Phone: | Monday-Friday, 8am-12 and 1-5pm | ||
| Description: | Services are offered to the victims of violent crimes and other eligible family members. These crimes include sexual assault, elder abuse, physical and sexual child abuse, domestic violence, murder, attempted murder, assault, robbery, homicide, hit-and-run accidents with injury, and driving under the influence of an alcoholic beverage or drugs that causes injury or death.
The services provided include: *Coordination with Criminal Justice Agencies *Crisis Intervention *Assistance with Claims Reimbursement *Counseling *Court Escort *Explanation of Court Procedures and Case Status Information *Liaison and Referral to Community Resources *Information Regarding Restraining Orders *Follow-up Support to Victims and Their Families *Employer Notification and Creditor Intervention *Bereavement and Injury Notification *Restitution Information *Victims' Rights *Victims' Marsy Rights - English/Spanish ELIGIBILITY: Anyone wishing information on violent crime victims' rights and resources is welcomed, especially domestic violence, sexual assault, child molestation, assault with injury, and drunk driving with injury/death. FUNDING SOURCE: Victim Compensation and Government Claims Board, California Emergency Management Agency | ||
| Mission: | The mission of the Victim/Witness Program is to inform, assist, and support victims of violent crime in their interactions with the criminal justice system, and to protect their rights in a manner no less vigorous than the protection afforded to criminal defendants.
Victims will be treated with dignity and respect to reduce the trauma and insensitive treatment that can be experienced in the aftermath of a crime. We will also work to improve the system's understanding of the needs of crime victims and their families. | ||
| Languages other than English: | Spanish | ||
| Accommodations for Disabled: | Parking & Wheelchair Access | ||
| Public Transportation: | Available Within Two Blocks | ||
| Eligibility: | See Description Notes | ||
| Fees: | None | ||
| Areas Served: | Santa Cruz County | ||
| Physical Location: | Santa Cruz | ||
| Funding Source: | See Description Notes | ||
| Related Agencies | |||
| Parent Agency: | Santa Cruz County Office of the District Attorney | ||
| Subject Headings | |||
| Bereavement Counseling Crime Victim Compensation Crime Victim Support Crime Victim Support Groups Crime Victim/Witness Counseling Crime Witness Support Crisis Intervention Government Agencies Information and Referral | |||
| This record last modified November 23, 2012 | |||
