25 Delaware Avenue
6th Floor Buffalo, NY 14202
www4.erie.gov/da/victimwitness-services-bureau
Main Phone
716-858-4640
Fax
716-858-7922
Primary Services
Crime Victim Support, Crime Victim/Witness Counseling, Crime Witness Support
Description
Trained Advocates provide the following supports to crime victims and witnesses:
- Direct comprehensive and holistic support services for all crime victims, witnesses, and their family members, including case management and advocacy
- Crisis intervention and supportive counseling
- Information and education for navigating the criminal justice process and victim rights
- Accompaniment and case updates for all court proceedings
- Information and referrals to needed community services and counseling
- Assistance with completion and filing of crime victim compensation claims through the NYS Office of Victim Services
- Submission of Victim Impact Statements for sentencing
- Follow-up with probation/parole/correctional process
- Designated assistance for families of homicide victims and special victims (victims of child abuse, sexual assault, and elder abuse)
- Specialized Domestic Violence Services (see separate listing for BE SAFE Domestic Violence Program or call 716-858-4630)
- Direct comprehensive and holistic support services for all crime victims, witnesses, and their family members, including case management and advocacy
- Crisis intervention and supportive counseling
- Information and education for navigating the criminal justice process and victim rights
- Accompaniment and case updates for all court proceedings
- Information and referrals to needed community services and counseling
- Assistance with completion and filing of crime victim compensation claims through the NYS Office of Victim Services
- Submission of Victim Impact Statements for sentencing
- Follow-up with probation/parole/correctional process
- Designated assistance for families of homicide victims and special victims (victims of child abuse, sexual assault, and elder abuse)
- Specialized Domestic Violence Services (see separate listing for BE SAFE Domestic Violence Program or call 716-858-4630)
Hours
Monday-Friday, 8:30am-5pm.
Eligibility
Victims and witnesses of crime in Erie County.
Intake Process
Call, write, or walk in.
Program Fees
Free.
Languages
Bilingual services available for Spanish speaking crime victims.
Handicap Accessible?
Yes
Accessibility
Ramps and elevators.
Date of Official Change
Apr 17, 2024
Contacts
Tina Pilkey (Primary)
Chief, Victim/Witness Services Bureau
Tina.Pilkey@erie.gov
716-858-4635
Kathleen Callan
Chief of Administration
Kathleen.Callan@erie.gov
716-858-2461