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Victim Assistance
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| Donna Duncan | | | | | Location | 2125 East A Street | | Mailing | 2125 East A Street | | | Torrington, WY 82240 | | Phone | (307) 532-4428 | | Fax | (307) 532-2239 |
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The Goshen County Victim Assistance Program was established to help crime victims cope with the trauma of victimization. Victims of crime have a variety of experiences depending on the severity and the nature of the crime. Studies find that mental or emotional suffering is the most frequent problem expressed by victims, while involved in the court process find time and income losses pose the greatest difficulties.
Services offered by Victim Assistance:
- Emotional support and community service referrals
- Crisis intervention services
- Assist with Crime Victims Compensation filing
- Provide information about victims' case and court procedures
- Escort and/or present victims and witnesses in court
- Notification of scheduling changes
- Assistance with court orcered restitution
- Act as advocates to secure victims' rights within the criminal justice system
The innocent victims of crime have frequently been over-looked by our criminal justice system. Too often their pleas have gone unheeded and their wounds - personal, emotional and financial - have gone unattended. They are entitled to better treatment, and it is time to do something about it.
- President’s Task Force on Victims of Crime
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