INFORMATION FOR VICTIMS
 
U.S. Attorney's Office Victim Witness Unit
This site contains information about the Victim-Witness Assistance Program and information for contacting the coordinator of the program here in the Northern District of New York.
National Association of Crime Victim Compensation Boards
This site has a program directory which identifies and describes Crime Victim Compensation Boards in each state and provides web site addresses.
Office for Victims of Crime
This site has a directory of victim assistance and compensation programs receiving VOCA (Victims of Crime Act) funding.
National Organization for Victim Assistance
NOVA’s mission is to promote rights and services for victims of crime and crisis everywhere.
The National Center for Victims of Crime
Contact by e-mail or by calling helpline at 1-800-FYI-CALL. “The helpline offers crime victims, victim service providers, criminal justice officials, attorneys, and concerned individuals practical information on the closest, most appropriate local services for victims of crime. Through our national database, the National Center refers callers to an array of local services including crisis intervention, practical information, assistance with the criminal justice process, counseling and support groups.”
New York State Crime Victims Board
This site contains a description of the types of compensation available to victims and who may be eligible. There is a list of Victim/Witness Assistance Programs in New York State, by county. Claim forms can be downloaded.
VINE - Victim Information and Notification Everyday
This site contains crime and release data on all NYS prison inmates.
VINE - Información y Notificación Diaria para Victimas
Este sitio web contiene datos de crimen y libertad de todos los reclusos en el Estado de Nueva York.