Victim Witness Coordinator

Mission

The mission of the Victim-Witness Assistance Program is to comply with the Crime Victims’ Bill of Rights and the Crime Victim and Witness Rights Act by supporting and aiding crime victims and witnesses as they interact with the criminal justice system. Our program is administered through the Commonwealth’s Attorney’s Office and focuses on assistance and referrals to victims, their families, and witnesses throughout the court process.

Rights & Services

As a victim of crime you may be entitled to many different rights and services. Contact your local Victim-Witness Assistance Program to see which apply to you.

  • The Right to Courtroom Assistance
  • The Right to Financial Assistance
  • The Right to Information
  • The Right to Participation
  • The Right to Reasonable Protection

Information by Type of Crime

  • Domestic Violence
    • Domestic Violence Shelters
    • Emergency Protective Orders
    • Financial Concerns
    • No Contact Order
    • Permanent Protection
    • Protection
    • Signs of Domestic Violence
    • Support
    • What is Domestic Violence
    • What to Expect in Court
  • Fraud
    • Advance-fee Scams
    • Business/Investment Fraud
    • Charity Fraud
    • Check and Credit Card Fraud
    • Emotional Impact of Fraud
    • Fraud Resources
    • Home Repair/Construction Fraud
    • Identity Theft
    • Impact of Fraud on Family
    • Internet Fraud
    • Land Schemes
    • Mailing List Addresses
    • Perpetrators of Fraud
    • Phone Fraud
    • Telemarketing Fraud
    • Tips for Businesses
    • Tips for Kids and Families
    • Tips for Prevention
    • Tips for Recovery
    • Tips for Seniors
    • Tips to Recognize Fraud
    • Victims of Fraud
  • Homicide
    • Aftermath
    • Homicide Concerns
    • Homicide Court
    • Homicide Procedures
  • Identity Theft
    • Effects of ID Theft
    • ID Theft Prevention
    • ID Theft Recovery
    • What is Identity Theft
  • Maiming and Physical Assault
    • Financial Information for Victims
    • Maiming and Notification
    • Maiming and Protection
    • What to Expect in Court
  • Property Crimes
    • Property - Getting back Evidence
    • Property Crimes and Protection
    • Property Crimes and Restitution
    • Property Crimes in Court
    • Property Crimes-Case Status
  • Robbery
    • Robbery and Financial Assistance
    • Robbery and Protection
    • Robbery Trauma
    • What to Expect in Court
  • Sexual Assault
    • Court Proceedings
    • Effects of Sexual Assault
    • Financial Assistance
    • Potential Signs of Sexual Assault
    • Reporting
    • Support
  • Stalking
    • Court Proceedings
    • Documentation
    • Log Information
    • Protection
    • Support