Victim-Witness Assistance Program
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The FBI's Victim-Witness Assistance Program
(VWAP) was established to help assist those who have suffered, or been
threatened with, direct physical, emotional, and/or other kinds of harm as a
result of a commission of a federal crime investigated by the FBI. The Bureau
provides victims and witnesses with their first, and sometimes only, contact
with the federal criminal justice system.
As federal law enforcement professionals, the
employees of the Federal Bureau of Investigation are concerned about the
problems victims and witnesses often experience. As victims and witnesses, you
may experience anger, confusion, frustration, fear, or other reactions as a
result of a crime.
The Victim-Witness Assistance Program is
available to inform you of your rights. As a federal crime victim you are
entitled to:
- the right to be treated with fairness and
with respect for your dignity and privacy;
- the right to be reasonably protected from the
accused offender;
- the right to be notified of court
proceedings;
- the right to be present at all public court
proceedings related to the offense, unless the court determines that your
testimony would be materially affected if you heard other testimony at
trial;
- the right to confer with the attorney for the
government in the case;
- the right to restitution; and
- the right to information about the
conviction, sentencing, imprisonment, and release of the
offender.
If you are a victim or witness to a federal crime that the
Richmond FBI Office is investigating, please contact the Victim Specialist for more information. The FBI is here to serve you.
Victim Specialist
Richmond FBI
Donna Mixner
(804) 261-1044
Email:
victimservicesFBI_VA@hotmail.com
Links:
FBI's
Office of Victim Assistance
Dept.
of Justice's Office for Victims of Crime
Victim
Services Section/Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services
Virginia Crime Victims Assistance InfoLine - 1-888-887-3418
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