Victims Resources Still Available During Quarantine: Prosecutor

CAMDEN COUNTY, NJ — The theme for this year’s National Crime Victim’s Rights Week is “Seek Justice, Ensure Victim’s Rights, and Inspire Hope.”

The week began Sunday, and despite the quarantine due to new coronavirus, the Camden County Prosecutor’s Office said there are still resources available for anyone who needs them.

“Much has been done since this week was established in 1981, and there is still work to do to ensure victims have all the resources they need to move forward,” Acting Camden County Prosecutor Jill S. Mayer said. “When someone becomes a victim, they can feel isolated, lost, and unsure of how to move on. With the right steps in place, we can help victims to heal at their own pace, in their own healthy way, and feel safe, which is the ultimate goal.”

The Camden County Office of Victim Witness Advocacy serves as a resource for victims to answer any questions, provide a safe, non-judgmental space, validate a victim’s feelings or response, provide support, prepare them for their encounter with the criminal justice system and make appropriate referrals for other needs.

Victim Witness Advocates and Staff are available to assist victims with:

• Case status information
• Referrals to services
• Court accompaniment
• Victims of Crime Compensation Office
• Restitution
• Post-Conviction Notifications
• U and T Visas

The Victim Witness Unit always has a staff member on call ready to answer questions whenever needed. Anyone who has been a victim of a crime and is interested in services that may be available should contact the Victim Witness Unit at 856-225-8440.