Victims' Assistance
The Sugar Land Police Department's Victim Assistance Program strives to have a positive impact in providing appropriate responses to the needs of all crime victims to lessen the short and long-term trauma experienced as a direct result of victimization (Reactions to Traumatic Events). In addition, one of the many goals of the program will be to aid the victims through the criminal justice process.
The Victim Assistance Program is a part of the Criminal Investigations Division, Supervised by the Victim Assistance Coordinator: Jeannie Gage.
The following services are free-of-charge and available to innocent victims of crime through the Sugar Land Police Department Victim Assistance Program:
- Emotional support for victims and families
- Assistance with Safety Planning and Emergency Protective Orders
- Referrals for long-term counseling, legal assistance, shelters, community resources and local financial aid
- Advocacy for victims rights and services on the local and state level
- Assistance in making arrangements or appointments following a violent crime
- Assistance in filing for victims compensation through the State Attorney General's office
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Related information
Texas Council on Family Violence