Chautauqua County Courthouse
1 North Erie Street Mayville, NY 14757
chqgov.com/district-attorney/victim-assistance-program
Victim Assistance Center
716-753-4390
District Attorney's Office
716-753-4241
NYS Office of Victim Services
800-247-8035
Primary Services
Crime Victim Support
Description
* Due to COVID-19 restrictions, VAC is not currently accepting walk-ins. *
Works directly with Chautauqua County’s prosecuting attorneys to ensure a victim’s voice is heard in the courtroom. Provides direct services to crime victims, including but not limited to court accompaniment/advocacy, assistance with NYS Office of Victim Services compensation applications, assistance with writing impact statements and opposition letters, victim notification and information on criminal prosecution, as well as community referrals and education throughout the criminal justice process.
Works directly with Chautauqua County’s prosecuting attorneys to ensure a victim’s voice is heard in the courtroom. Provides direct services to crime victims, including but not limited to court accompaniment/advocacy, assistance with NYS Office of Victim Services compensation applications, assistance with writing impact statements and opposition letters, victim notification and information on criminal prosecution, as well as community referrals and education throughout the criminal justice process.
Hours
Monday-Friday, 8:30am-4:30pm.
Eligibility
Victims, witnesses, and survivors of crime in Chautauqua County.
Intake Process
Call to schedule an appointment. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, VAC is not currently accepting walk-ins.
Program Fees
Free.
Languages
English and Spanish.
Handicap Accessible?
Yes
Date of Official Change
Sep 28, 2020
Contacts
Shannon Frentz (Primary)
Center Director
FrentzS@co.chautauqua.ny.us
716-753-4642
Crystal Duffy
Victim Service Provider
DuffyC@co.chautauqua.ny.us
716-753-4630
Pamela Goldych
Victim Service Provider
goldychp@co.chautauqua.ny.us
716-753-4634