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VICTIM ASSISTANCE
The Takoma Park Police Department is committed to the fair compassionate and sensitive treatment of victims of crime. We will ensure that victims are afforded reasonable protection and the information to assist them with coping and recovering from the effects of crime.
If you are the victim of a crime, the Police Department’s Victim Assistant can provide you with information related to your case and the criminal justice system as well as provide support such as court accompaniment and referral to appropriate sources of help such as agencies that offer counseling and compensation and to agencies within the criminal justice system.
There are many agencies and services available to help in recovering from the effects of crime, including referrals for counseling, advocacy, court accompaniment, support groups, financial compensation and if a suspect is arrested, preparation for court and help with writing a victim impact statement.
Your physical, emotion and financial well being is important. The services listed below are available to assist you.
VICTIM INFORMATION AND SERVICES
- Crisis Emergency Services & Hotlines
- General Victim Advocacy and Support
- Social Services
- Legal Services
- Cultural Awareness & Services For Those Who Are Foreign Born
- Hate Violence Services
- Criminal Justice Terminology
- Domestic Violence Services
- Protective Orders & Peace Orders
- Domestic Violence Safety
- Cellular Telephone Program
- Sexual Assault Services
- HIV Exposure
- Senior Citizen Services
- Child Abuse & Neglect
- Youth and Family Services
- Runaways & Missing Children
- Parent Support
- Substance Abuse Services
- Bereavement Services
- Juvenile Justice
- Juvenile Justice Terminology
- How to file charges
- How to obtain a copy of a police report
- V.I.N.E.
- State's Attorney's Office
- Sheriff's Office
- Criminal Injuries Compensation
- Corrections
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