Louisiana

The Louisiana District Attorneys Association Victim Assistance Program shall have the following goals: to constantly improve the professional standards of Louisiana Victim Assistance Coordinators (VACs) through education; to further members' knowledge of crime victims' needs and serve those needs to the best of the members' abilities; to improve the plight of victims throughout the judicial process; to assist Louisiana VACs and Prosecutors with the implementation and delivery of constitutionally guaranteed victim's rights; to serve the needs of Louisiana VACs, both personally and professionally; to promote good fellowship among Louisiana VACs; and to serve as a liaison to encourage a collaborative effort between different agencies in the areas of victims rights.

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Phone: (225) 343-0171

Crime Victim Reparations Program, which provides financial compensation to victims of certain crimes. Eligible victims may apply for financial assistance with medical, funeral, mental health, childcare, crime scene evidence expenses, lost wages, loss of support, and catastrophic property loss (as a result of arson). The Victim Services Program also includes a Violence Against Women Program and an Elderly Crime Victim Assistance Program. These programs allow the Sheriff's Office to focus its attention and efforts on these specific groups of victims, both of which have special needs and concerns.

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Phone: (337) 232-9211

The Office for Victims of Crime (OVC) of the U.S. Department of Justice’s (DOJ) Office of Justice Programs (OJP) implements the victim assistance formula grant program (Victim Assistance Program) (CFDA #15.575) authorized by the Victims of Crime Act of 1984 (VOCA), as amended. (See 34 U.S.C. § 20103.) The Crime Victim Assistance Formula Grant Program provides funding to local community-based organizations and public agencies that provide services directly to victims. Priority is given to programs providing assistance to victims of sexual assault, spousal abuse, child abuse, and underserved victims of violent crimes. Direct assistance to crime victims includes crisis counseling, telephone and onsite information and referrals, criminal justice support and advocacy, shelter, therapy, and additional assistance. Funds may also be used to develop new programs that address emerging needs, gaps in services, and training of victim service advocates.

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