Cayuga County Sheriff's Office Victim Specialist Program
The Fair Treatment Standards for Crime Victims is contained within Article 23 of the Executive Law. The purpose of that act is to ensure that the State’s criminal justice system has appropriate standards forthe treatment of innocent victims of crime. As a crime victim in NY State you have many rights, some of which are highlighted below. The County Sheriff's Office's Victim Specialist can assist you with learning about and exercising your rights as a crime victim.
More information can be found at: https://ovs.ny.gov/help-crime-victims
Auburn Police Department Victim Specialist Program
The Fair Treatment Standards for Crime Victims is contained within Article 23 of the Executive Law. The purpose of that act is to ensure that the State’s criminal justice system has appropriate standards forthe treatment of innocent victims of crime. As a crime victim in NY State you have many rights, some of which are highlighted below. The County Sheriff's Office's Victim Specialist can assist you with learning about and exercising your rights as a crime victim.
More information can be found at: https://ovs.ny.gov/help-crime-victims
Services Available
Advocacy
Advocacy and support is available for victims throughout the criminal justice process.
Crime Victims Compensation
Crime victims are entitled to compensation through the Office of Victim Services. This may include lost wages, damaged property, medical costs, and counseling. The Victim Specialist will assist you in filing out and submitting the claim forms.
Information and Referrals
The Victim Specialist can provide victims of crime with information about community programs and make referrals when needed.
Emotional Support and Safety Services
​The Victim Specialist is able to provide on scene crisis response, safety planning and other crisis intervention services as well as provide referrals for free and confidential therapy services.
Criminal Justice Support and Advocacy
The Victim Specialist can provide accompaniment to court, advocate on behalf of clients with police, district attorney, family/criminal courts, parole probation, campus security, VINE systems and CPS.
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Contact Us
Address
Cayuga County Sheriff's Office:
7445 County House Road
Auburn, NY 13021
Auburn Police Department
46 North Street
Auburn, NY 13021