Victim's Assistance Program - Fort Worth Police Department - Deleted

• The Fort Worth Police Department’s Victim Assistance Section exists to provide assistance and support services directly to victims of crime.
• • Owner
    Jillian Elliott
  • Created On
    08-06-2020
  • Updated On
    08-07-2020
  • Update Reminder
    N/A

• How To Contact

  • Name
    Shelby Hopson
  • Phone
    (817) 392-4390
  • Fax
    N/A
  • Email
    laura.hopson@fortworthtexas.gov
  • Address
    1100 Hemphill Street
  • City
    Fort Worth
  • State
    TX

• More Information

  • Start Date
    N/A
  • Expiration Date
    N/A
  • Eligibility
    free
  • Fee
    N/A
  • Organization
    Fort Worth Police Department
  • Zip Code
    76104

• Helpful Links

  • Main Program URL
    https://police.fortworthtexas.gov/Crime-Information/victim-assistance

• Detailed Information

  • The Victim Assistance Unit works with victims of personal crimes from assault by threat to homicide cases. 

    Services Include:

    ·       Contact victims of crime by letter or telephone call to advise of their rights

    ·       Educate victims on the court system and how the case will be handled

    ·       Refer victims to outside agencies

    ·       On-site crisis response with victims and witnesses to assist them with resources

    ·       Educate on victim’s rights and the Crimes Victim’s Compensation Fund

    ·       Assist with application for Crimes Victim’s Compensation

    ·       Provide translation and interpretation

    ·       Working with parents of children of child crimes and the Crimes Against Children’s Unit to ensure that the family receives the resources they need

    ·       Death notification as needed with an officer

    ·       Provide an alliance between CPS and APS

    There is no time limitation as to when resources can be requested.  If a crime was committed in another county, VAU can still assist them with referrals and assistance with the Crimes Victim’s Compensation application.
    

• Eligibility Information

  • States
  • Counties
  • Cities
    • Fort Worth, TX
  • Zipcodes
  • School Districts
  • Age Groups
  • Languages Served
  • Family Incomes
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