Susan K. Treadaway
District Attorney
Blue Ridge Judicial Circuit
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VICTIM SERVICES
VICTIM SERVICES
The Victim Witness Assistance Program was established by the District Attorney's Office to offer crime victims and witnesses emotional support during the aftermath of a crime, as well as guidance through the criminal justice system. Services provided by victim advocates include:
- Information about the status of your court case
- Notification of any court proceedings
- Explanation and information about the criminal justice system
- Orientation to the courtroom setting
- Accompaniment to/from and moral support in the courtroom
- Advocacy and support with any problems that you may have as a result of the crime itself or court appearances
- Referral to social service agencies, counselors, and others who can assist you
- Employer intervention to explain time missed from work due to required court appearances;
- Assistance in completing your Victim Impact Statement
- Parole notification so you can know when an inmate is expected to be released from prison if applicable
CRIME VICTIMS BILL OF RIGHTS
Crime victims have rights. The Georgia Crime Victims Bill of Rights provides specific rights to individuals who are victims of certain crimes.
HELPFUL RESOURCES
Anna Crawford Children's Center
Cherokee Family Violence Center
Georgia Crime Victims Compensation Program
State Board of Pardons and Paroles - Office of Victim Services
CRISIS HOTLINE NUMBERS
Family Violence Crisis Hotline and Emergency Shelter 800-33-HAVEN (1-800-334-2836)
Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) 877-MADD-HELP
National Suicide Prevention Hotline 800-273-8255
Sexual Assault Hotline 770-427-3390
FOR MORE INFORMATION
The District Attorney’s Victim Witness Assistance Program is located on the third floor of the Cherokee County Justice Center in Canton.
To speak with an advocate, please call 770-479-1488.
