VICTIM ASSISTANCE

Susie Amrine Victim Assistance Director Common Pleas Court Pager: (740) 376-5122 Phone: (740) 373-0043

Lori Hart Victim Assistance Director Juvenile Court Pager: (740) 376-2377 Phone: (740) 373-6626 ext. 296

E-Mail: VictimAssistance@washingtongov.org

Services:

• On Call 24 hours a day.
• We support Law Enforcement and adjudication efforts by providing emotional support, counseling, information and referral, transportation and technical assistance in excess of 1200 victims per year.
• Provide support at Crime Scenes, hospitals, police interviews, court hearings, etc.
• Provide food, clothing and shelter as needed.
• Assist victims in filing for Victims of Crime Compensation through the Attorney General's Office.
• Transport victims to court hearings, police interviews, hospital and doctors appointments when needed.
• We respond to Crisis Situations such as suicide, drowning, accidental deaths, fatal or serious injury car accidents, fires, etc. as all incidents in Washington County are investigated as crimes until evidence proves otherwise.
• Assist victims in completing Victim Impact Statements.
• Assist victims in filing for Domestic Violence Civil Protection Orders (CPO) and Stalking Civil Protection Orders (SCPO).
• Intervene with Funeral Homes, Medical Providers and other Creditors while victims' file for Victims of Crime Compensation.
• Coordinate with other Agencies to ensure that victims needs are met.
• Provide babysitting services during Court proceedings.
• Refer victims to counseling and other Human Resources as needed.
• Notify victims of Court hearings, Release from Prison/DYS, Parole Hearings, etc. Provide information about VINE (Victim Information and Notification Everyday).

Click on the links to see information about the different Civil Protection Orders:

DOMESTIC CIVIL PROTECTION ORDER

STALKING CIVIL PROTECTION ORDER

Victim Impact Statements

Victim Impact Statements serve as the victim's voice in the Courtroom. These forms let the Judges know how this crime has impacted you and your family and the effect it has had on your lives. Judges use Victim Impact Statements to determine the seriousness of the crime and they do take the victim's feelings into consideration when rendering a final decision.

For your information you may download a copy of the Victim Impact Statement and bring it to our office. We will help you complete it if necessary.

VICTIM IMPACT STATEMENT

LINK:
For state laws concerning Victim's Rights and Assistance, click here for the State of Ohio Attorney General's Office

Washington County Victim Assistance
Courthouse
205 Putnam St.
Marietta, OH 45750
(740) 373-0043

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