Victims of Crime

JFS provides vital services to clients who have been the victim of a crime.  The services are provided both to those who have been victimized in the past, such as victims of childhood physical, emotional, or sexual abuse, and to more recent victims.

Clients of the Victims of Crime program (VOCA) have experienced domestic violence, burglary, assault,  the loss of a loved one to homicide, and many other crimes.  The VOCA program  offers a wide array of services that include:

Emergency Crisis Counseling to help victims cope with the immediate aftermath of victimization;

Ongoing  individual, couples, family, or group mental health counseling to enable clients to understand and integrate the events and minimize any long-term effects; 

Case management to help clients access and effectively use community services so they can continue to function at home, at work, and in society; 

Victims Advocacy Services that include assistance with Crime Victims' Compensation applications, help to navigate the criminal justice system, court accompaniment, information, and referral.  

If you or anyone you know needs these services, call (210) 533-1112 and the receptionist will direct you to someone who can help you.