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Victim Assistance Program

What is the Victim Assistance Program?

The Rockville City Police Department recognizes that every victim needs and expects a minimum level of follow-up to bring their experience to closure. The Victim Advocate in collaboration with the Rockville City police officers in order to supplement and enhance their efforts to follow-up with the victims of crime.

What does the Victim Advocate do?

The Victim Advocate makes direct contact with crime victims to provide them with information on their specific cases such as, what will happen after a police report is written, and what will happen when a case goes to court. The program also provides information on resources available in the community such as counseling, court accompaniment, financial compensation, and crime prevention.

What are the fees for this service?

The Victim Assistance Service is free.

Who is eligible?

All Rockville City residents or victims of crimes committed in Rockville, and their family members are eligible.

For support, information, and referral to appropriate sources of help in the aftermath of crime, contact the Victim Advocate at the Rockville City Police Department at 240-314-8917.

The Montgomery County Police Department, as well as other municipal police agencies in Montgomery County, have similar victim assistance programs. See the list below for contact information:

 

Montgomery County Police Department

Montgomery County Abused Persons Program

240-777-4210

24-hour Crisis Line

301-315-4673

Montgomery County Victim Assistance and Sexual Assault Program

240-777-1355

Mental Health Association Supportive Listening Hotline

301-738-2255

 

Municipal Police Department's Victim Assistance Programs

Takoma Park

301-891-7147

Gaithersburg City

301-258-6400

Rockville City

240-314-8917



Victim/Witness Assistance Information

Click on the above link to find out information on how to obtain a police report, how to file a police report, agency contact numbers, and more.

 Related Web Sites:

National Organization for Victim Assistance
http://www.try-nova.org

Office for Victims of Crime
http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/ovc

National Center for Victims of Crime
http://www.ncvc.org

Victim Assistance and Sexual Assault Program
http://www.VASAP.org

State of Maryland Alcohol and Drug Abuse Administration
http://www.maryland-adaa.org

Al Anon or Alateen
http://www.al-anon.alateen.org

 

 

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