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Victim Advocacy Program

Anderson Police Department Victim Advocacy Program Victimization by crime can be a difficult time for most people. The Anderson Police Deparmtent's victim advocates assist crime victims in recovering from the physical, emotional and financial impact of the crime. Assistance is also provided to victims during their involvement with criminal justice system by maiking the system more accessible, easier to understand, and more responsive to their needs.

Who is a victim?

A victim is any person who has directly suffered an emotional, physical, or personal loss as a result of a criminal act.

Services Provided

  • Crisis Intervention - Response to crisis situations involving violent attack, death, sexual assault, and/or emotional trauma twenty-four (24) hours per day.
  • Emotional Support - Understanding of trauma reactions experienced by victims and guidance toward emotional stability and recovery.
  • Criminal Justice Information - Information about the criminal justice system, laws, policies and procedures.
  • Case Status Information - Information regarding the progress of his/her case through investigation.
  • Advocacy - Efforts are focused on ensuring the most appropriate action by the police department and cooperating with other criminal justice agencies to obtain justice.
  • Referrals - Referrals to other criminal justice and social service agencies.
  • Assistance - Provide transportation to the police department, shelter, court hearings.
  • Accompany victims during physical exams at hospitals, formal statements at the police department, protective order hearings in court.
  • Assist victims in filling out State Violent Crime Compensation Forms.

Public Speaking and Community Education

The victim Advocacy Coordinator is available to present educational programs free of charge. Presentations can be scheduled through the Victim Advocate's Office.

Leesa Johnson - Coordinator
Phone: (765) 648-6773 E-mail: ljohnson@cityofanderson.com

Christy Jones - Victims Advocate Office Phone: (765) 648-6804 E-mail: cljones@cityofanderson.com