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Using state and federal funds, Mr. Hill and his 62 volunteers help victims in a variety of ways.
“We facilitate on the behalf of the victim,” he said, explaining he or his volunteers help victims learn courtroom procedures, mediate with court and law officals and assist with correctional understanding.
“We help those who have been victimized,” he said, adding his degree in psychology can aid in preliminary counseling while funds assist with paying for indepth counseling if needed.
‘We help with crime prevention and we act as an escort when clients are threatened before court appearances,” he said. While his office assists with getting people through the crisis, it also works with other social and private offices that may be affected by the crime.
“If it was a case of domestic violence, someone may be injured, so we contact the hospital; someone may need a home, so we call SAFE; and the children’s work in school may be affected, so we contact the schools. Food can be obtained through Food Stamps at Social Service or clothing through another source,” he said.
“Besides helping the victim, we assist those [to avoid] becoming a victim,” he said, adding his office provides crime prevention meetings. He explained it can cost a community over $200 for one policeman to come into a business or home for teaching crime prevention.
“Besides that, he is off the street,” Mr. Hill said, adding his office can help with crime prevention.
“Quite often, its just replacement of mirrors or moving the cash register or changing the locks,” he said.
“We want to get out there and remind people there are victims and we recognize them,” he said.
“But, we also want to remind
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