Victims enter the legal system unwillingly and usually unprepared, having little idea of what to expect. If you have been a victim of crime or endured a traumatic event, please know you are not alone and allow us to lend a hand.

Our program started when the Victims’ Rights Movement gained momentum, and the City of Richardson and The Richardson Police Department decided to go above and beyond to help victims.

We partner with the Richardson Police Department and the Sachse Police Department to provide services to victims. If Richardson PD or Sachse PD have responded to your call for help, you may qualify for free services under our Victim Assistance Program.

VICTIM SERVICES

We provide advocacy services to all who have been impacted by a crime including:

• Crime Victims’ Compensation assistance and information

• Information on navigating the Criminal Justice System

• Case management (case updates, collaboration with detectives)

• Connection/collaboration with agencies that provide victim services

• Referrals to community resources

• Education on the impact of crime

• Safety Planning to eliminate/decrease impact of potential future violence

• Protective Order Screenings for Dallas County and information and assistance for Protective Orders

• Assistance setting up counseling

Please call 469-283-0242 for more information on how to receive victim services.

Services for Individuals Outside Richardson and Sachse

State and federal grant funding allow us to provide victim services to individuals and families in our neighboring communities. Depending on availability, victims of crime in cities such as Garland, Plano, Murphy and Dallas can also receive professional counseling for no charge.

OUR VICTIM ADVOCATES

Ashley Akers, M.A., LPC
Victims’ Assistance Program Director, Therapist
ashley@counselingplace.org
469-283-0343