Few events in one's life are as traumatic as being a victim of crime. When this tragedy occurs, it is crucial that the perpetrator(s) be brought to justice, but it is just as important that victims and their families gain assistance in putting their lives back together. The process of bringing criminals to justice often requires the assistance of civilian witnesses, whose lives can also be seriously disrupted. In order to help victims gain the necessary assistance resources and help both victims and witnesses during their participation in the criminal justice process, the Essex County Prosecutor's Office offers the services of its Office of Victim-Witness Advocacy. The Essex County Office of Victim Witness Advocacy was established in 1982 to provide social service assistance, case information and advocacy to victims and witnesses of crime. The unit has a trained victim counseling staff available to aid with problems created by victimization. Please select from the list below for more information.

• Domestic Violence, Restraining Orders
• Witness Testimony
• The Criminal Justice Process
• The Victim's Response to Crime
• V.I.N.E. Telephone Service

Essex County Office of Victim-Witness Advocacy
New Court House, 3rd Floor
50 West Market Street
Newark, NJ 07102                          (973) 621-4707

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