Office of the Centre County
Victim Witness Office
Services Provided to Crime Victims
- Support and Advocacy throughout the Criminal Justice Process
- Accompaniment to court proceedings, interviews, preliminary hearings, trials etc.
- Explanation of the Criminal Justice System
- Crisis Intervention
- Case information and notifications
- Preparation for Court testimony
- Separate Victim/Witness Waiting room
- Referrals to other community agencies for assistance with non-court related issues
- Assistance with preparation and submission of oral or written victim impact statements
- Assistance with property returns
- Assistance with seeking restitution for financial losses
- Employer/Creditor Intervention
- Assistance with intimidation/harassment
- Assistance in filing claims with the Victims Compensation Assistance Program
- Assistance with transportation and childcare
- County release notification program: Pa SAVIN
- Assistance in enrollment into the State Release Notification program
- Others
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