VICTIM SERVICES

VWA



The Victim Witness Assistance Program offers crime victims and witnesses emotional support and services during the aftermath of a crime, as well as guidance through the criminal justice system.

CRIME VICTIMS HAVE RIGHTS

 Georgia Crime Victims Bill of Rights

 VICTIM SERVICES

  • Information about the status of your court case
  • Notification of any court proceedings
  • Explanation and information about the criminal justice system
  • Orientation to the courtroom setting
  • Accompaniment to/from and moral support in the courtroom
  • Advocacy and support with any problems that you may have as a result of the crime itself or court appearances
  • Referral to social service agencies, counselors, and others who can assist you
  • Employer intervention to explain time missed from work due to required court appearances;
  • Assistance in completing your Victim Impact Statement
  • Parole notification so you can know when an inmate is expected to be released from prison if applicable

 

HELPFUL RESOURCES

Paulding County Municipal Court Victims Assistance Unit- http://www.pauldingcountycourt.com/victims.php

Paulding County Child Advocacy Center - https://www.pauldingcac.org/

liveSAFE Resources - https://www.livesaferesources.org/

 

CRISIS HOTLINE NUMBERS

Family Violence Crisis Hotline and Emergency Shelter                               770-479-1703

MADD                                                                                                           877-MADD-HELP

National Suicide Prevention Hotline                                                             800-273-8255

Sexual Assault Hotline                                                                                 770-479-1703

 

FOR MORE INFORMATION

The District Attorney’s Victim Witness Assistance Program is located on the second floor of the Paulding County Courthouse in Dallas.

To speak with an advocate, please call (770) 443-7561