Victim's Assistance
United Family Services of Charlotte
601 East Fifth Street, Suite 400
Charlotte, NC 28202
704-332-9034 for victims of felony crimes
704-336-4126 for victims of domestic violence
www.unitedfamilyservices.com
Provides free individual and support group counseling.
Helps victims and family members clarify their problems and feelings to return to normal living
Assists the criminal justice systems to support victims
Assists with filling out the necessary forms for victim compensation. Call 704-367-2735 for assistance.
Assists with locating other needed services.
N.C. Department of Crime Control and Public Safety Compensation Services
Victims Compensation Services reimburses citizens who suffer medical expenses and lost wages as a result of being an innocent victim of a crime committed in North Carolina. Victims of rape, assault, child sexual abuse, domestic violence and drunk driving. Families of homicide victims also eligible to apply for financial help.
www.nccrimecontrol.org/vjs.
VINE - Notification of arrestee's release
Mecklenburg County's hotline that provides information on inmate custody status.
800-247-9658
Mecklenburg County Sheriff's Department
700 E. 4th Street
Charlotte, North Carolina 28202
704-336-2543
www.mecksheriff.com
Maintains current information in VINE.
To access inmate information
Mecklenburg County District Attorney's Office
700 East Trade Street
Charlotte, NC 28202
704-347-7891
Determines what cases will be prosecuted in court.
Prepares cases for trial.
Contacts victims in serious offenses after an arrest has been made.
Resolves cases by a trial before a jury; by a trial before or judge; or by plea agreement.
Mecklenburg County Medical Examiner's Office
618 N. College Street
Charlotte, North Carolina 28202
704-336-2005
www.ocme.unc.edu
Conducts the autopsy on the victim.
Determines the cause of death.
Coordinates with the victim's family and the selected funeral home or cremation service.
Mothers of Murdered Offspring
A resource for families of murder victims in which they are brought together in support of one another. They promote the message of non-violence through educational programs and activities.
Contact Person: Judy Williams, Co-Founder
Telephone Number: 704-334-3249
Child Development-Community Policing
704-336-2944
www.cd-cp.org
www.nccev.org
Provides crisis intervention services to children who witness or are a victim of violence.
The Charlotte Mecklenburg Police Department makes a referral to CD-CP.