NCJ Number
37043
Journal
CRIME PREVENTION REVIEW Volume: 3 Issue: 3 Dated: (APRIL 1976) Pages: 10-16
Date Published
1976
Length
7 pages
Annotation
FRESNO COUNTY'S (CA) VICTIM SERVICES PROJECT PROVIDES DISTRICT SERVICES TO VICTIMS AND ATTEMPTS TO MEASURE THE IMPACT OF CRIME ON VICTIMS OF VIOLENT CRIMES.
Abstract
THE PROJECT, STAFFED BY A SENIOR PROBATION OFFICER AND FOUR VICTIM ADVOCATES, PROVIDES CRISIS INTERVENTION COUNSELING, REFERRALS TO COMMUNITY AGENCIES, ASSISTANCE DURING COURT PROCEEDINGS, AND INFORMATION REGARDING THE STATE'S INDEMNIFICATION PROGRAM. CRIME IMPACT IS MEASURED WITH A QUESTIONNAIRE.