The Victim Assistance’s Office will be closed on December 26th, and will reopen on Monday December 29th.

Mission
Actively promote the rights and interests of crime victims by providing them with a voice and advocacy as their case moves through the criminal justice system.

Purpose
The Victim Assistance Unit provides information, referrals, assistance, and personal and criminal justice-related advocacy to victims of crime in Platte County who have suffered physical, sexual, financial, or emotional harm as a result of the commission of a violent crime.

 Services

• Criminal justice liaison
• Accompaniment to court proceedings
• Crime victim reparations assistance
• Personal advocacy
• Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) advocacy
• Protection order assistance
• Educate victims on their rights
• Community service referrals
• Emotional support
• Safety planning
• Restitution collection assistance
• Accompaniment to medical examinations relating to victimization
• Language line interpretation services
• Assistance with Nebraska Victims of Crime Alert Portal (NEVCAP)