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VICTIMS'
ASSISTANCE CENTER - Jefferson County is continuously confronted
by the challenges encountered by residents of the community who
are victimized by violent crime, specifically those who are victimized
by domestic violence. Due to this problem, the fundamental mission
of the Jefferson County Victims' Assistance Center (VAC) is to ensure
quality services are provided to these victims of crime who ultimately
suffer from varied aspects of trauma and burden. VAC serves as a
resource center for active advocacy and personal assistance and
will provide a wide array of services to victims by phone, in person,
and mail. These services include providing clients with information
and assistance with Texas Crime Victims' Rights, Crime Victims'
Compensation, the criminal justice system, victim impact statements,
case status information, courtroom familiarization and accompaniment
for criminal court and Protective Order proceedings, and post conviction
services. Services to increase the level of safety for crime victims
will include ongoing individualized safety planning, Project Safe
Cell - an emergency cell phone lending program, assistance obtaining
Protective Orders, and security arrangements to and from court.
VAC also offers both in-person and telephone crisis counseling,
individual and group therapy, and assistance preparing and participating
on victim impact panels. Also, information will be given and referrals
made to other appropriate local and statewide resources when deemed
appropriate.
Jefferson
County Victims’ Assistance Center |