The District Attorney's Office is committed to helping victims
of crime and vigorously protecting their rights. The Victim-Witness
Assistance Program's mission is to alleviate the trauma and
devastating effects of crimes on the lives of victims and their
families. Victim advocates guide victims through the court process,
help victims receive restitution and provide referrals to
counseling and community services.
How to Get
Help:
If you have been a victim of a crime and need assistance, you can
call our number, (770) 603-4110. A Victim Services
Representative will speak with you and determine how we can assist
you. Program services are provided free of charge, and there is no
legal citizenship requirement to receive assistance.
The Victim-Witness Assistance Program also
receives case referrals from law enforcement agencies, prosecutors,
the Medical Examiner's Office, mortuaries, hospitals, and social
service agencies. The victim, or the victim's family, is contacted
and an assessment of needs is conducted. To refer a victim for
services, call (770) 603-4110.
Victims Rights in
Georgia:
- Resource and Referral Assistance
- Follow-up Assistance
- Orientation to the Criminal Justice System
- Victim Impact Statement Assistance
- Court/Escort/Court Support
- Case Status/Case Disposition Information
- Notification of Family/Friends
- Employer Notification
- Victim of Crime Claims Assistance
- Restitution Assistance
- Transportation Assistance
- Court Waiting Area
- Employer Intervention
The
Victim-Witness Assistance Volunteer Program
recruits, trains and places student and community volunteers, who
work side-by-side with Victim Service Representatives. Volunteers
play an integral role in providing advocacy, clerical and court
support and resource referrals.
Volunteers must consent to and pass a background check.
Applicants will also be scheduled for an interview. Volunteers must
also be available to work during normal business hours, Monday
through Friday. For more information, call the Victim-Witness
Assistance Program Supervisor at (770) 603-4110. If you would like
to apply to volunteer, an information packet will be sent to
you.
The Clayton County District Attorney's Office Victim Witness
Assistance Program does not discriminate on the basis of race,
color, national origin, religion, sex, disability, and age in the
delivery of services. If you believe that you have been
discriminated against based on race, color, national origin,
religion, sex, disability or age, you may contact the Criminal
Justice Coordinating Council located at 104 Marietta Street NW,
Suite 440, Atlanta GA 30303-2743 or call 404-657-1956.