FAMILY
VIOLENCE UNIT - We make family violence cases a priority
and have a criminal justice grant to try and stop this endless
cycle of violence. The Family Violence Unit of the District Attorney’s
Office is a specialized unit that deals primarily with domestic
violence cases. We are able to give personalized attention to
these cases. The victim is contacted by telephone and mail to
provide referrals including the Victims Assistance Center. We
have a counselor on staff and the victim can receive free counseling
through the Victims' Assistance Center. When requested, our investigator
will escort the victim to and from the courtroom, and provide
transportation to and from the courthouse. We also work closely
with the area law enforcement agencies to create a standardized
response to domestic violence. We sometimes offer Violence Intervention
Education Program’s as a means to resolve family violence
cases if the victim so chooses. Our violence/victim assistance
unit can provide additional information.
Debbie Beavers, Investigator