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Newberry
County
Sheriff's
Office
Victim
Advocate
Click
here to Read Victims Rights
Victims
of violent crimes come from every ethnic, educational, social,
religious and economic group. Because of the nature of the
victimization process, victims of violent crimes are reluctant to
seek help. Silence
is the criminals best friend. We have to end the silence and
change our attitudes toward violence.
Violence
effects us all, especially our children and families. Many
victims are not aware of their rights or how the legal system can
work to protect them. Many are reluctant to use the system that
was originally designed to protect them. It is our intent tp
provide assistance to victims of violent crimes as soon as possible
after the crime occurs.
Our hopes
are to help reduce the psychological consequences associated with
violent crimes and help restore the victim's faith in the criminal
justice system.
Focus
of Victim's Advocate Program
-
Immediate
Crisis Intervention
-
Assistance
with Protective Orders & Criminal Complaints
-
Assistance
in Filing for Victim Compensation Benefits
-
Court-Related
Services
-
Referrals
to Supportive Community Services
-
Domestic
Violence Cell Phone Program
-
Safety
Planning
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Have
a Question?
Please
Email the Victim's Advocate
dankingston@newberry.net
or
Call
( 803 ) 321-2211
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UseFul Links
South
Carolina Victim Assistance Network
Office
of the Attorney General Victims Page |
