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The Community Services Unit of the Sheriff’s Office provides a comprehensive Victim Assistance Program. The program includes three experienced and professional victim counselors, all of whom have in-depth knowledge of the Criminal Justice System and the challenges of coping with trauma. They are located in each of the three zone offices in the towns of Pittsford, Henrietta, and Chili, (see map and contact information below). Our staff can provide initial crisis intervention and assessment to determine the appropriate steps for long-term assistance.

The services offered include:

Crisis support services:

  • Outreach through home, hospital and work visits
  • Information and referral to legal, financial and long-term counseling services
Short-term counseling:
  • For the victim
  • For the victim's family
Referrals
Advocacy
Case status information
Court procedure information
Reimbursement assistance:

  • Medical expenses
  • Counseling
  • Lost Property
  • Lost Wages
  • Funeral expenses

If you have received services from the Victims Assistance Program - Please take a few moments to complete this brief survey. Thank you.

 

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For Monroe County Sheriff’s Victim Assistance Resources please contact:

A-ZONE
(789 Linden Avenue, Rochester)
Lisa Gerritse
753-4389

B-ZONE
(245 Summit Point Drive, Henrietta)
Sheri Tehan
753-4403

C-ZONE
(4201 Buffalo Road, North Chili)
Linda Castricone
753-4455

Find your ZONE

Additional resources for victims of crime:

Alternatives for Battered Women
232-7353
Crisis intervention, emergency shelter for women and children, counseling, support groups, 24-hour hotline.

Domestic Violence Hotline (Statewide)
English (24 hours) 1-800-942-6906
Spanish (9 a.m.- 5 p.m.) 1-800-942-6908

Monroe County Family Court
428-5604

 

 
         
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