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Victim Advocacy
A crime can have multiple impacts on an individual and their family - not only physically - but also emotionally, financially and legally.
Allen Police Department (APD) is dedicated to providing trauma-informed and compassionate services to support crime victims, family members and witnesses in the aftermath of a violent crime.
Our goal is to reduce the short-term and long-term effects related to the traumatic experience of victimization.
Allen Police Department (APD) is dedicated to providing trauma-informed and compassionate services to support crime victims, family members and witnesses in the aftermath of a violent crime.
Our goal is to reduce the short-term and long-term effects related to the traumatic experience of victimization.
The purpose of APD's Victim Advocate is to assist victims of crime through the criminal justice system. Our victim advocacy program provides services to victims of crimes such as assault, family violence, sexual assault, robbery, harassment and others.
The Victim Advocate works closely with victims and their families to provide the following services:
The Victim Advocate works closely with victims and their families to provide the following services:
- Assistance in applying for and filing Crime Victims’ Compensation (CVC) claims
- Assistance obtaining Emergency and Permanent Protective Orders
- Court accompaniment
- Criminal justice support and advocacy
- Crisis intervention, crisis counseling, and counseling referrals
- Information regarding crime victim rights
- Referral to appropriate social service agencies
- Referral for medical services
- Safety planning, including referrals to family violence shelters
Local Resources
- Hope’s Door New Beginning Center (Domestic violence service provider)
https://hdnbc.org/find-help-now/
- Family Place (Domestic violence service provider)
https://www.familyplace.org/resource/how-we-can-help
- The Turning Point (Sexual assault service provider)
https://www.theturningpoint.org/
- The Samaritan Inn (Homeless shelter)
https://saminn.org/
- Crime Victims' Compensation Program
https://www.texasattorneygeneral.gov/crime-victims/crime-victims-compensation-program
- Texas VINE (Victim Information and Notification Everyday)
https://www.vinelink.com/classic/#/home/site/44900
- Darkness to Light (Child sexual abuse prevention)
https://www.d2l.org/
More resources
- Children's Advocacy Center of Collin County
https://www.caccollincounty.org/
- Collin County Cares - Service Provider Directory
https://collincares.org/agency1_list.php
- Collin County District Attorney’s Office - Victim Assistance
972-548-3653
- Collin County District Attorney’s Office
972-548-4323
- Collin County District Clerk’s Office
972-548-4320
- Collin County Jail
972-547-5200
- Adult and Child Abuse Hotline
1.800.252.5400