Effingham County Victim-Witness Assistance Program

“To provide advocacy assistance to victims and witnesses of violent crimes.”

“To provide advocacy assistance to victims and witnesses of violent crimes.”

The mission of EVWAP is to assist victims/witnesses of violent crimes and to empower them to live healthy and functional lifestyles.

The mission of EVWAP is to assist victims/witnesses of violent crimes and to empower them to live healthy and functional lifestyles.

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FEATURES

COMPREHENSIVE PRACTICE

Direct services and referrals to collaborative agencies.

EMOTIONAL SUPPORT

Crisis counseling, emotional support, and information about the dynamics of victimization.

CRIMINAL JUSTICE SUPPORT

Explanation of judicial processes, referrals to attorneys, and court accompaniment.

“Refuse to inherit dysfunction. Learn new ways if living instead of repeating what you lived.”

“Refuse to inherit dysfunction. Learn new ways if living instead of repeating what you lived.”

– Thema Davis

SERVICES

Crisis Services

Crisis Services

Emergency Response

Temporary Protective Orders

Assistance/Transportation to Safe Shelter

Referrals to Needed Resources

Community Services

Community Services

Information on Criminal Justice Process

Community Outreach against Bullying, Teen Dating Violence, and Domestic Violence

Community Collaboration for Maximum Impact

Victim and Witness Services

Victim and Witness Services

Safety Planning

Court Companions with Victim Advocate or Victim Services Coordinator

Referrals for Professional Counseling

“No one can make you feel inferior without your consent.”

“No one can make you feel inferior without your consent.”

Eleanor Roosevelt

PARTNERSHIPS