Assistance with completion of "Victims of Crime" compensation application.
Referral to self-help groups.
Referral for psychological counseling.
Referral to social service agencies.
Property return assistance.
Assistance with requests for restitution.
Assistance with Victim Impact Statements.
Presentation to Schools, Civic Groups, Business, Senior Citizen, PTA Groups.
Crime prevention assistance.
Employer/creditor assistance.
Accompaniment to courtroom.
Child care services during court appearance, if necessary.
Private victim or witness waiting area.

For information or assistance call: Sharon Mai Victim Witness Coordinator Hudson County Prosecutor's Office Office of Victim Witness Advocacy County Administration Building 595 Newark Avenue Jersey City, New Jersey 07306

To be treated with dignity and compassion by the criminal justice system.
To be free from intimidation.
To medical assistance if, in the judgment of the law enforcement agency assistance appears necessary.
To make at least one telephone call from the police station provided the call is reasonable in both length and location called.
To have inconveniences associated with participation in the Criminal Justice Process minimized to the fullest extent possible.
To be informed about the Criminal Justice Process.
To be informed about available remedies, financial assistance, and social services.
To submit a written statement about the impact of the crime to a representative of the County Prosecutor's Office which shall be considered prior to the prosecutor's final decision concerning format whether criminal charges will be filed.
To be advised of case progress, final disposition, bail and parole notification.
To be notified before a plea is taken and to have input.
To be provided a secure, but not necessarily separate waiting area during court proceedings.
To be notified if presence in court is not needed.
To the prompt return of property when no longer needed as evidence.
To be compensated for their loss whenever possible.
To make an in-person statement directly to the Sentencing Court concerning the impact of the crime. This statement is to be made in addition to the statement permitted for inclusion in the Probation Department's Pre-sentence Report.