Crime Victims Assistance Center

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CRIME VICTIMS ASSISTANCE CENTER

Victim Services Director Angela McClure

 

The Crime Victims Assistance Center provides a range of services for individuals who are a victim of a crime in California and/or witness to a crime who suffers either financial loss or emotional problems from the experience. Included in the services which may be available to victims and witnesses are the following:

Information Services - Information about the Crime Victims Assistance Center, services available, and the eligibility requirements for the services.

Counseling Services - Counseling services may include crisis counseling, counseling resource and referral services, and follow-up counseling services.

Emergency Assistance - Assistance may include temporary shelter, food, transportation, and medical care.

Claims Assistance - Assistance in completing the required financial claims forms with the State Of California Victim Compensation and Government Claims Board.

Justice System Information Assistance - Assistance in understanding the criminal justice system, assistance and support during court appearances, and assistance in retrieving property held in evidence.

Notification Assistance - Assistance in the notifications of friends, relatives, and employer (as requested).

Eligibility Information - Assistance in understanding the eligibility requirements for receiving program services, and for receiving financial compensation for out of pocket expenses resulting from the crime.

Information about the Criminal Justice System which should be of interest to victims and witnesses is available in the Web Site in the page titled Overview of the Criminal Justice System. You are encouraged to read that information in addition to the information contained in this page.

Please click here to view this Victims of Violence Video

 

The Shasta County Board of Supervisors has designated the Crime Victims Assistance Center as the "provider of major and comprehensive victim and witness services in Shasta County". The Crime Victim Assistance staff encourage crime victims to talk about their needs and listens to their wishes with compassion and a commitment to help. They work to provide crime victims with information, resources and respect as they navigate the often-turbulent waters of the criminal justice process. Should you or someone you know be victimized, it is important to understand the rights afforded to victims in our state.