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Our organization is funded by the New York State Crime Victims Board and is designed to work in conjunction with local police
agencies to identify and assist crime victims in Northwest Buffalo,
Kenmore and the Town and City of Tonawanda.
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ALL OF OUR SERVICES ARE FREE, CONFIDENTIAL AND INCLUDE:
• Compensation for out of pocket medical expenses,prescriptions and co-pays
• Compensation for lost wages
• Compensation for counseling services
• Compensation for funeral and burial expenses
• Referrals (food, shelter, counseling, crisis)
• Home/hospital visits for seniors and disabled
• Assistance in completing victim impact statements
• Court accompaniment/advocacy
• Linkage to Police and District Attorney information
• Compensation for personal property (necessary for health, welfare and safety)
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We would like to ensure that all crime victims
receive proper treatment, respect and support
which they are entitled to by the criminal justice
system.
In an effort to determine what services or benefits
you may be entitled to, please call our office at:
(716) 876-8108, ext. 24 (Monday through
Friday 8:30am – 4:30pm)
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What a crime victim wants:
To be made to feel safe again in their community
For the offender to be held accountable
To take part in the criminal justice process
For their community to stand behind them
To rebuild their lives, to be made whole
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What hurdles a crime victim faces:
Being treated disrespectfully by prosecutors, judges
and defense attorneys
Not being notified of court dates
Not being aware of victim compensation programs
The process of rebuilding their lives
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What a crime victim needs:
Help in understanding their rights
Help in negotiating the criminal justice system
Access to crime victim services and advocacy
To be believed and supported
To be made whole
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