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Welcome to Northwest Buffalo Community Center Inc.

Crime Victim Assistance and Advocacy Program

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, The Town and City of Tonawanda.

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
•        Emergency 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)

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
Monday through Friday 8:30am – 4:30pm.

To read Lisa Brucato's latest article regarding Crimes Victims
Assistance & Advocacy just click on the link below.

Lisa on Crime Victim Assistance & Advocacy

JUSTICE FOR VICTIMS, JUSTICE FOR ALL

National Crime Victims Rights Week, April 13-19, 2008

There will be no justice for any or us if we don't seek greater fairness for victims
of crime. It is time for our community to stand behind those victimized by crime.

Crime can strike anyone, anywhere. An estimated 23 million Americans become
victims of crime every year. These victims deserve to be heard, to be respected,
and deserve justice.

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, and
The process of rebuilding their lives.

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, and
To be made whole.

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.

For further information regarding crime victim's services and rights please contact
our office at (716) 876-8108 ext.22

****Events to be held during National Crime Victims Rights Week 2008 will be posted
on the New York State Crime Victims Board website, click on the following link to
access the website.

New York State Crime Victims Board