For Immediate
Release:
April 24, 2025
County Commissioners proclaim April 6-12
as National Crime Victims’ Rights Week
FREEHOLD, NJ – The Monmouth County Board of County
Commissioners proclaimed April 6-12 as National Crime Victims’ Rights Week
during a workshop meeting on April 15.
“Each
April, during National Crime Victims’ Rights Week, law enforcement officials
come together to educate the public about resources available to victims of
crime,” said Commissioner Director Thomas A. Arnone, liaison to the Monmouth
County Prosecutor’s Office. “In Monmouth County, the Prosecutor’s Office of
Victim-Witness Advocacy is committed to helping victims navigate the justice
system and ensuring their rights are upheld. This office is staffed by trained
advocates who work directly with victims to explain their options and connect
them to essential services.”
The
Monmouth County Office of Victim-Witness Advocacy offers a wide range of
services, including:
·
Providing
information about the criminal justice and juvenile justice systems
·
Providing
information on the status and disposition of the case to those involved
·
Assisting
with crisis intervention
·
Providing
transportation if subpoenaed to appear in court
·
Providing
a secure waiting area before and after court appearances
·
Assisting
with the return of property held in evidence, when possible
·
Assisting
with completing and providing a Victim Information and Impact Statement
·
Accompaniment
to Grand Jury, criminal proceedings, juvenile proceedings
·
Providing
childcare, if necessary, while a victim is called to testify
·
Assisting
with applications to the Victims of Crime Compensation Office (VCCO)
·
Assisting
in requesting restitution to be submitted to the court
·
Providing
employer, school and creditor letters for court attendance
·
Providing
counseling referrals for issues that are directly related to the crime or court
appearance
·
Providing
referrals to social service agencies
·
Assisting
with registration in VINE and/or Parole to receive notification when a
defendant is released from custody
·
Arranging
for interpreting services
·
Arranging
for Serological Testing
To
learn more about the Office of Victim-Witness Advocacy, go to mcponj.org. For
more information about Monmouth County, go to visitmonmouth.com.
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FREEHOLD, NJ – The Monmouth
County Board of County Commissioners proclaimed April 6-12 as National Crime
Victims’ Rights Week during a workshop meeting on April 15. Photo by Monmouth
County Government.