PHOENIX–To wrap up National Crime Victims’ Rights Week, Arizona Attorney Kris Mayes highlighted resources available through the Arizona Attorney General’s Office of Victim Services, as well as other resources available in Arizona to empower victims, survivors, and their families. Attorney General Mayes encourages the public to familiarize themselves with these resources to help ensure crime victims in our state are aware of their rights and protections available to them.
"I want to assure victims of crime in our state that they are not alone. There are resources and support available to assist them as they navigate the criminal justice system," stated Attorney General Mayes. "Our Office of Victim Services, in collaboration with our state government partners and local organizations, is committed to providing aid to victims, survivors, and their families."
AAGO Office of Victim Services (OVS)
OVS is a team of highly trained and dedicated advocates who assist victims of crime in the cases the AAGO is investigating, prosecuting and handling on appeal. They are the only victim advocates in the state to work on both investigations and trial cases as well as direct state, federal and capital appeals.
OVS provides advocacy and assistance to victims of crimes that are prosecuted or argued by attorneys from the Attorney General's Office. It also supports other agencies that impact the legal rights of crime victims in Arizona.
Additional Resources for Crime Victims:
Victim Services Compensation Program: The victim compensation program provides financial assistance to victims of crime and their families to help with crime-related expenses such as medical, mental health, funeral, crime scene clean up, and wage loss.
Arizona Coalition to End Sexual and Domestic Violence: Provides support to victims of sexual or domestic violence through compassionate support and options following sexual and domestic violence, information on crime victims' legal rights in the criminal justice process, how and where to file a request for a protective order or injunction against harassment, etc.
Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network: Operates the National Sexual Assault Hotline in partnership with more than 1,000 local sexual assault service providers across the country.
National Domestic Violence Hotline: Offers free, confidential, and compassionate support, crisis intervention information, education, and referral services in over 200 languages.
Arizona Adult Protective Services: Receives and investigates reports of abuse, neglect, or exploitation of vulnerable or incapacitated adults.
National Child Abuse Hotline: Provides resources for treatment and prevention of child abuse.
If you believe you or someone you know has been a victim of a crime, please contact local law enforcement. In an emergency, please call 9-1-1. For assistance from the Arizona Attorney General’s Office please call 602-542-8888 or 520-628-6504 or visit our website at www.azag.gov.