What is the Victim Assistance Program?

The Culpeper County Victim Assistance Program helps to ensure that victims of crime will receive fair and compassionate treatment throughout the judicial process. Our primary purpose is to help victims and witnesses prepare for trial through support and education.

Your role as a witness is an important one, but the responsibilities involved may be unfamiliar to you.

Services Provided by the Victim Assistance Program

Court accompaniment and advocacy.

Information about your case; including updates on the police investigation, court dates, the outcome, and parole.

Transportation assistance and/or escort to and from the court.

Explanation of court procedures, your role as a possible witness, and/or a tour of the courtroom before you testify.

Employer intercession as it relates to your case.

Crisis intervention and referral to social service agencies and counseling agencies.

Assistance in filing for compensation under the Crime Victim's Compensation Act.

Assistance in preparing your Victim Impact Statement.

Crime prevention information and assistance.

Assistance with the recovery of personal property held as evidence.

Monitoring of restitution as ordered by the courts.