Victim's Assistance

The Victim Assistance Coordinator ensures that victims’ rights are protected throughout the criminal justice process. The Victim’s Assistance Coordinator works with the District Attorney and the Assistant District Attorneys during the entire criminal justice process to ensure victims are notified about the activity of the case and make sure the victims understand victims’ rights and have input into the process.

SOME DUTIES INCLUDE:

  • Keep victims updated on the progress of the case
  • Assist victims with referrals to social service agencies
  • Inform victims of financial assistance and assist in filing for victim compensation claims
  • Inform victims of any plea bargains and specific information pertaining to their case
  • Assist with victim impact statements
  • Assists in the transportation of victims to court
  • Provide courtroom orientation for victims and witnesses
  • Maintain a close working relationship with hospital personnel, law enforcement, and social service agencies
  • Attend Sexual Assault Response Team meetings
  • Attend child advocacy meetings
  • Attend monthly multi-disciplinary task force meetings
  • Assist in training law enforcement on updates regarding victims’ rights and social services available
  • Attend staff meetings and in-service training programs
  • Assist in speaking engagements

Victims’ Support Services

Assistance for Victims of Violent Crimes

District Attorney Office, Victim Assistance Coordinator
228.769.3045
Gulf Coast Women’s Center (Rape Crisis/ Domestic Violence)
228.875.5433
228.435.1968
MADD (Mothers Against Drunk Driving)
877.623.3435
601.982.5668
Alexa Roney
228.475.6966
Mississippi State Office
800.368.6233
Survivors of Homicide Victims
228.436.3809
800.800.1396
MS Coalition Against Sexual Assault
888.987.9011
MS Coalition Against Domestic Violence
800.898.3234
The Salvation Army
228.762.7222
Domestic Violence (Pascagoula)
228.762.8267
Attorney General Victim Services Division
601.359.4144
MS Center for Legal Services
800.498.1804

Children Services

Child Abuse Prevention Center
228.868.8686
South MS Child Advocacy Center
228.868.8686
Jackson County Youth Court
228.762.7370
228.769.3076

Child Protection

Department of Human Services
228.769.3444
228.769.3446
MS Child Abuse Hotline
800.222.8000

Compensation for Violent Crimes

Crime Victims Compensation, Attorney General Office
800.829.6766
601.359.6766

Mental Health

Singing River Services (Gautier)
228.497.0690
Lucedale Office
601.947.4274
Jackson County Chancery Court (Mental/Drug Commitment)
228.769.3030

Elderly Services

Department of Human Services
228.769.3444
Attorney General, Vulnerable Adult Division
601.359.4250
S Elderly Abuse Hotline (Statewide)
800.222.8000
South MS Area Agency on Aging (District)
800.444.8014

Emergency Food, Clothing, Shelter

Arukah House
228.762.9402
The Salvation Army
228.762.7222
228.762.8557
The United Way Resource Center
228.762.7662
Our Daily Bread
228.769.7510

Medical Care

Singing River Hospital
228.809.5000

(Revised 12/9/2021)