Organization
Office Units
Victim/Witness Advocacy Unit
Crime Victim's Bill of Rights
Services/Assistance Available to You as the Victim of a Crime
Our Team of Advocates
Contact Information
Additional Resources
Crime Victim's Bill of Rights - Your Rights as the Victim of a Crime
N.J.S.A. 52:4B-36
- To be treated with dignity and compassion by the criminal justice system;
- To be informed about the criminal justice process;
- To be free from intimidation;
- To have inconveniences associated with participation in the criminal justice process minimized to the fullest extent possible;
- To make at least one telephone call provided the call is reasonable in both length and location called;
- To medical assistance if, in the judgment of the law enforcement agency, medical assistance appears necessary;
- To be notified if presence in court is not needed;
- To be informed about available remedies, financial assistance, and social services;
- To be compensated for their loss whenever possible;
- To be provided with a secure waiting area during court proceedings;
- To be advised of case progress and final disposition;
- To the prompt return of property when no longer needed as evidence;
- To submit a written impact statement prior to a decision being made concerning whether formal criminal charges will be filed;
- To make an in-person impact statement directly to the court at time of sentencing
Services Offered by the Victim/Witness Advocacy Unit
- Information about the criminal justice system;
- Referrals to social services agencies;
- Crisis intervention to victims during initial investigation;
- Information on case status and disposition;
- Timely notification of court appearances;
- Court accompaniment;
- A private and secure waiting area;
- Assistance with Victim Impact statements;
- Case-coordinated approach for victims of sexual assault, child abuse, and domestic violence;
- Assistance with applying for compensation with the Victims of Crime Compensation Board;
- Employer intervention;
- Assistance with property return;
- Defendant release notification through the VINE program (Victim Information and Notification Everyday);
- Deirdre's House is a facility where investigation, prosecution, child protective services, and mental health services can be offered in a victim-friendly environment;
- Coordination of Multi-Disciplinary case review
Our Team of Advocates Includes:
- Patricia Stewart - Victim/Witness Coordinator
- Donna Pasquariello - Supervising Advocate, Victim/Witness Program
- Amanda Frey - Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT) Coordinator Function
- Keyla Dent - General Investigations Unit (fluent in Spanish)
- Jenifer Morris
- Julie Cannon
- Linda Ward
Morris County Victim/Witness Advocacy Unit (973) 285-6200
| Audrey Hepburn Children's House | (201) 996-2271 |
| Center for the Protection of Children (St. Clare's) | (973) 299-5400 |
| Deirdre's House | (973) 631-5000 |
| Division on Civil Rights | (609) 292-4605 |
| Division of Youth and Family Services (DYFS) | (800) 392-9518 |
| Division on Women, Office on the Prevention of Violence Against Women | (609) 292-8840 |
| Domestic Violence Hotline | (800) 572-SAFE |
| Family Enrichment Program | (973) 971-4700 |
| Family Intervention Services | (973) 285-0366 |
| Jersey Battered Women's Service Hotline (Morris County) | (973) 267-4763 |
| Morris County Sexual Assault Center | (973) 829-0587 |
| Morris County Sexual Assault Response Team | (973) 285-6200 |
| New Jersey Coalition Against Sexual Assault | (609) 631-4450 |
| New Jersey Coalition for Battered Women | (609) 584-8107 |
| New Jersey Office of Victim-Witness Advocacy | (609) 896-8855 |
| Statewide Women's Referral Hotline | (800) 322-8092 |
| Victims of Crime Compensation Board | (800) 242-0804 |