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 The emotional and physical trauma of any crime can leave
you with permanent scars. Let us assist you: counseling,
referrals, assistance with
legal
paperwork, medical attention, and emergency shelter. Contact
the
Victim Advocate to coordinate the assistance and support that
you
need, telephone 910-672-1578.
The purpose of the Victim Assistance Program is to provide
victims of crime with assistance in recovering physically,
emotionally and financially from criminal acts against them.
Our goal is to improve the consideration and treatment of the
victim, by providing direct service to them or making referrals to
the appropriate community agency.
As a victim of crime, you are likely to experience feelings of
shock, fear, anger, helplessness, and confusion. These
reactions are a normal response to crime, whether it is a personal
injury or a property crime. At the time, when your emotions
are most intense, you may find yourself having to deal with an
overwhelming number of people and procedures. Without any
previous experience or exposure to these types of situations, and
the agencies involved in handling your case, you may find it all too
confusing, frightening, or even frustrating. The victim
Advocate can answer questions for you and provide the appropriate
referrals. You should experience continuous support and
guidance as you do your part to cooperate with the criminal justice
system.
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The The criminal justice
system has often ignored the special needs of the victims, and
focused more on protecting the rights of the offender. This image is
slowly, but consistently changing.
Victims of crime have the
right to be treated fairly, with compassion and respect; to be
informed of the progress and outcome of their case, and that the
damages done to them be considered by the court as their case is
decided upon.
Other rights that victims
have:
To be given information
about the criminal justice system
To be given information
about the crime
To confer with an attorney
To be notified of all
hearings related to the case, prior to negotiations, trial,
conviction, dismissal, etc.,
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The following services are offered to victims of
crime:
On scene response, when appropriate
Assistance with crime victim compensation
application
Medical attention
Information on police procedures
Information on support groups for victimization
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Crime Prevention
Emergency Shelter
Short or Long-term Counseling
Social or Other Community Services
Medical Assistance
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The State of North Carolina
has a program to offer financial assistance to innocent victims of
crime who suffer medical expenses and lost wages as a result of
being a victim of crime. If the victim dies as a result of the
crime, Victim's Compensation will also pay some funeral expenses.
To be eligible for benefits
under the North Carolina Victim Compensation Program:
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The claim must be filed within one year
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The claimant must not have contributed to the crime or be in
violation of criminal law at the time
of the incident
* The
claimant must fully cooperate with law enforcement, the court
system, and the Crime Victims
Compensation Commission
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Compensation does not pay for loss of personal property, except for
rape victims who are compensated for
their clothing used as evidence
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Compensation is not awarded for injury or losses that resulted
in violation of motor vehicle laws
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To apply, contact the Victim Advocate at (910) 672-1578 or (800)
826-6200
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The Victim Assistance Program offers support to
victims of sexual assault, robbery, kidnapping, domestic violence,
and aggravated assault. Family members who have suffered a loss will
be offered emotional support and assistance. In order to be eligible
for program services, the crime must have been reported to
Fayetteville State University Police Department and must have
occurred within the City Limits of Fayetteville. If you are a victim
of crime, but do not meet the above criteria, the Victim Advocate
will provide you with appropriate referrals.
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The victim Assistance Program has panic buttons for
victims of domestic violence.
Also, cell phones programmed for 9-1-1 only, for
eligible victims, without a phone in the home.
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