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Crime Victim Advocate
July 12th, 2009 | 
Author: Crime Victim Advocate
Commonwealth’s Attorney Office
| 116 E. Stephen Foster Ave.
Bardstown, KY 40004 Phone: (502) 348-1111 Services: LaRue & Nelson County |
54 Public Square, Suite 1
P.O. Box 1146 Elizabethtown, KY 42702 Phone: (270) 766-5140 (ext.232) Services: Hardin County |
| 512 Fairway Drive
P.O. Box 249 Brandenburg, KY 40108 Phone: (270) 422-1313 Fax: (270) 422-1315 |
213 East Broadway
P.O. Box 27 Campbellsville, KY 42719 Phone: (270) 469-4100 Services: Marion & Washington Co. |
Provides fair, compassionate treatment for victims and witnesses of violent crimes to ensure they are not lost nor forgotten in the legal process. These crimes include murder, reckless homicide, manslaughter, sexual or physical abuse, spouse or child abuse, robbery, kidnapping, wanton endangerment, and residential burglary.
OFFICE HOURS: 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM EST (Monday-Friday)
SERVICES: Help victims understand their rights and keep informed of all court dates.
Accompany victims and witnesses to court. Provide emotional support, and help file forfinancial aid through the Crime Victim Compensation Board. Notify victims when criminals are released into custody. Inform victims and witnesses of all probation or parole hearings so they may have input to the process. Identify services needed by victims, witnesses, and their families and refer to appropriate agencies.
SERVICE AREA: Breckinridge, Grayson, and Meade counties.
ELIGIBILITY: Must be a victim or witness of a violent crime, or a family member or survivor of a victim or witness.
FEES: None.
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