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Victim Assistance Program

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Unfortunately, the CHS Victim Assistance Program is currently unfunded. Please CONTACT US for victim assistance through our Community Outreach & Advocacy Program.

HOW CAN THE VICTIM ASSISTANCE PROGRAM HELP YOU?

  • Provide crisis intervention and advocacy services for people who are DDBHH and are victims of crime
  • Offer short-term counseling
  • Assist with filing a police report and working with the court system

What are examples of crimes?

Rape
Sexual Abuse
Mugging
Robbery
Break-in
Child Abuse
Hate Crime
Workplace Violence
Elder Abuse
Harassment
Scams
Fraud
Identity Theft

For Victim Support, email: CHSCOA@anixter.org. All information will be kept confidential.

YOU ARE NOT ALONE. WE CAN HELP.

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What if the crime happened years ago? Can I still get help?

Yes – CHS can help you regardless of when the crime occurred.

What about family members of the victim? Can they get help?

Yes – we also provide assistance and referrals for victims’ family members or significant others, whether or not they are Deaf, DeafBlind or Hard of Hearing.

What about Trauma-Informed Care?

We recognize the signs of trauma, and we can help with trauma-informed care referrals.