VICTIM SERVICES MANAGEMENT

Victim services are provided at multiple levels, by both government and private organizations (typically non-profits). VS at the governmental level may either be a separate organization, such as a state Victim Advocate, or be a sub-unit within or attached to Law Enforcement agencies, prosecutorial offices, the Courts, or even corrections departments. Most often, governmental agencies typically utilize a combined Victim/Witness coordinator program. Correctional departments also have Victim/Offender Reconciliation Programs.

The article below provides an interesting insight into the process of establishing a VS unit within a municipal law enforcement agency.

Establishing Victim Services
Within a Law Enforcement
Agency: The Austin Experience

California Dept. of Corrections and Rehabilitation
Office of Victim and Survivor Services
Victim Services and Restitution Collection Request Form

Board of Parole Hearings Victim Services

National Crime Victims Week 2006

You can access extensive or more information on all Victim related issues and programs at the Victim Rights Page of Dr. Schweizer