Who we are ...

We are a social service agency, funded by a federal grant through the Indiana Criminal Justice Institute, designed to assist and support victims of crime. We work to insure that crime victims are treated with dignity and respect throughout the criminal justice process, and that the rights of victims are protected.

Gibson County's Victim Assistance Advocate is Laura Goedde.

What we do ...

Victim Assistance works with a victim from the time a crime occurs until prosecution and sentencing of the defendant. We can:

Tell you which detective has been assigned to your case. Keep you informed of the status of your case. Assist you in getting your property back when it is no longer  needed as evidence. Assist you in applying for Violent Crime Compensation if you  are a victim of a violent crime. Assist you in getting a Protective Order against your abuser. Inform you of which court your case will be sent to and who the prosecutor is. Notify you of all hearings for which you may be present. Inform you of your rights as a victim of crime.

IF YOU MUST TESTIFY IN COURT AS A VICTIM OR AS A WITNESS, YOU MAY HAVE SUCH QUESTIONS AS:

• When do I go to court?
• Which court do I go to?
• Will the prosecutor talk to me first?
• What should I wear?
• Do I have to sit near the defendant?

We can answer these questions for you.

Gibson County Domestic Violence Task Force

The Gibson County Domestic Violence Task Force, Inc, in conjunction with the Victim Assistance Program, works closely with law enforcement and area agencies to provide help and support to victims of domestic violence.  There is a support group held once a week with babysitting services available.  To find out the location and time of these meetings, interested persons should contact Craig Duke at (812) 385-2910.  The Task Force is also able to provide local emergency shelter, if needed.

For additional information about
Victim Assistance Services, call us at (812) 385-5270.

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