Provides services to crime victims and witnesses involved in the criminal justice process. Services Include: Assistance with applying to New York State Crime Victims Board for compensation; Information on your role in the criminal justice process and the significant stages of the process; Assistance with security measures to help protect your safety; Court information and case information. This includes explaining each step of the proceeding in order to help alleviate confusion and the resulting anxiety. Additionally court dates, times and places can be confirmed along with information on what to expect when you get there; Court accompaniment. If desired, a staff member of the Victim Services Unit will accompany the victim or witness to hearings and trial in order to provide support; Assistance with Property Return; Intervention with creditors and employers; Referrals to any social services you may need and Assistance with post-conviction proceedings, including the preparation of a Victim Impact Statement if a pre-sentence report is prepared in the case; speaking at the time of sentencing for felony offenses; and notifications regarding the defendant's parole or release from a correctional facility. The Suffolk County District Attorney's Office Victim Services Unit is here to help you through the criminal justice process with support and services. We want to help you recover physically and emotionally from a difficult and painful experience. Call for detailed information regarding services offered.

Offers assistance to crime victims in obtaining information about the criminal justice process, the status of their case throughout investigative and prosecution stages, options available to them, referrals to other human service agencies, accompaniment to criminal and family court proceedings, assistance in filing for NYS Crime Victims Board compensation, short-term counseling and follow up support.

Offers assistance to crime victims in obtaining information about the criminal justice process, the status of their case throughout investigative and prosecution stages, options available to them, referrals to other human service agencies, accompaniment to criminal and family court proceedings, assistance in filing for NYS Crime Victims Board compensation, short-term counseling and follow up support.

**THIS AGENCY HAS DISCONTINUED SERVICES AS OF MARCH 14, 2025** Provides support and case management for alleged sex abuse and physical abuse victim in Nassau County. The program provides crisis intervention, accompaniment to criminal and family court, police, District Attorney's office, forensic rape exam. Serves as a liaison to the Nassau County Multi Disciplinary Team and service providers. Assists in completing Crime Victim's Compensation.

Accepts and investigates consumer fraud reports including reports about charities and nonprofits. Also the state counsel and Medicaid fraud unit. Provides assistance to victims of crimes that happened within New York State.

Offers legal advocacy, short term counseling, accompaniment and advocacy, information and referrals, and assistance applying for crime victims compensation to primary and secondary victims of crime.

Provides victims with information, advocacy and community referrals.

* Provides crisis counseling for individuals dealing with rape, sexual assault/abuse, child sexual abuse, domestic violence, sexual harassment, and human trafficking.* Offers advocacy with other agencies and individuals.* Offers accompaniment to family and criminal court proceedings for people who are involved in domestic violence hearings.* Offers accompaniment to and advocacy with hospitals, the department of social services, law enforcement, and other agencies as needed.* Offers case management services related to housing, mental health, and educational needs. *Offers support groups and referral to long-term therapy for people who have been sexually assaulted.* Raises awareness and works towards the prevention of rape, sexual assault, child sexual abuse, sexual harassment, incest, human trafficking, and domestic violence.* Offers education and presentations to schools, professional agencies, and the community on all topics related to agency services.

* Offers crisis counseling for all victims of domestic violence. Hotlines for victims, concerned family, friends, and the general community in domestic violence situations or know someone who is. * Offers a shelter for victims of domestic violence and their children. No maximum number of children that may be brought into the shelter; if number exceeds beds available, other arrangements will be made. If no beds available, other arrangements can be made. Can provide services for male victims of domestic violence and their children. Collect calls accepted. * Provides advocacy for out-of-county emergency shelter support. * Offers support groups for victims of domestic violence. * Offers Court Advocacy: Court accompaniment with on-site advocate at family court. Help with securing orders of protection. Legal representation. * Personal advocacy to obtain needed services. * Emotional and Transitional Support Services. Information and counseling and support services. * Offers the Domestic Violence Prevention Education Program. For preschool, elementary, middle school, high school, and college students, community youth programs, parents, and businesses. * Provides transportation by police or some other form may be provided as appropriate. * Provides a hotline for Jewish women in domestic violence situations (Sara Line).

Offers legal advocacy, short term counseling, accompaniment and advocacy, information and referrals, and assistance applying for crime victims compensation to primary and secondary victims of crime.

Victim Advocate accompanies and assists victims of violent crime, rape, abuse, and domestic violence through criminal justice process, including meeting with officials, and at appearances at family or criminal court.

Offers legal advocacy, short term counseling, accompaniment and advocacy, information and referrals, and assistance applying for crime victims compensation to primary and secondary victims of crime.

Provides immediate emotional support as well as guidance through the criminal justice system and a wide range of free literature to victims and their families.

* Assists victims of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, stalking, and their children to attain a life free of violence. Safe, temporary shelter, advocacy, safety planning assistance, supportive counseling, survivors support group, children's group, and educational presentations. Assistance applying for financial assistance to help with medical bills, lost wages, and counseling expenses related to the crime through the Victim Compensation Claims Assistance. Helps victims navigate the legal system through Court Advocacy/Victim Assistance.

Provides a number of support services for anyone who is a victim of domestic violence and sexual assault. Services include 24/7 hotline, confidential emergency shelter, crisis intervention, counseling, advocacy, court assistance and accompaniment, safety for pets left behind, transportation, translation and referrals to other services or resources that will be needed. Also provides multilingual and culturally focused services for lesbians, gays, Latinos, African-American, Asian, Haitian, and Jewish Orthodox.

Provides a 24-hour crisis intervention hotline, 24-hour advocacy, group counseling, transportation, court accompaniment and preparation, and compensation claim form assistance through NYS Office of Victim Services.

Provides immediate emotional support as well as guidance through the criminal justice system and a wide range of free literature to victims and their families.

* Provides crisis counseling for individuals dealing with rape, sexual assault/abuse, child sexual abuse, domestic violence, sexual harassment, and human trafficking.* Offers advocacy with other agencies and individuals.* Offers accompaniment to family and criminal court proceedings for people who are involved in domestic violence hearings.* Offers accompaniment to and advocacy with hospitals, the department of social services, law enforcement, and other agencies as needed.* Offers case management services related to housing, mental health, and educational needs. *Offers support groups and referral to long-term therapy for people who have been sexually assaulted.* Raises awareness and works towards the prevention of rape, sexual assault, child sexual abuse, sexual harassment, incest, human trafficking, and domestic violence.* Offers education and presentations to schools, professional agencies, and the community on all topics related to agency services.

Advocates provide victims with crisis intervention counseling, help petition for orders of protection and accompany victims to court. Advocates act as a liaison between the victim and the criminal justice system and help individuals understand basic legal proceedings. Referrals are made to appropriate agencies for additional needs.

Offers accompaniment services to court for rape victims in Mount Vernon and Yonkers, and to rape victims and homicide witnesses at county court in White Plains. Will also meet rape victims at area police department and emergency rooms.

Provides support services for anyone who has been a victim of a crime. Services include advocacy and accompaniment to court, social service agencies, police department and health care services, counseling, transportation, translation, assistance with applications and information notification and more.

A 24/7 local hotline that can offer information, emotional support and referrals. During business hours this line is answered by staff and after hours/weekends it will be answered by a trained volunteer.Please note -- text line is not available 24/7

Assists all victims regardless of gender, age, ethnicity, or sexual orientation. Provides court and service accompaniment, support, and advocacy for victims of domestic violence. Offers crisis intervention, case management, individual and group counseling.

Offers comprehensive crisis intervention for domestic violence, rape, sexual abuse, and other crime. Services include: safe confidential dwelling for domestic violence victims, short-term counseling, and 24-hr toll-free confidential hotline. Medical, legal advocacy and accompaniment as well as information and referrals.

* Provides support to victims of sexual assault and their loved ones.* Offers 24/7 hotlines service with trained counselors and advocates. * Offers Short-term counseling, accompaniment, and advocacy.* Provides training workshops for both students and professionals. Affiliation with SAFE Center/Sexual Assault Forensic Exam Center at Strong Memorial Hospital