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SECTION 32 VICTIM RESOURCES
Maryland Criminal Injuries
Compensation Board
Suite 206, Plaza Office Center
6776 Reisterstown Road
Baltimore, MD 21215
410.585.3010
888.679.9347
410.764.3815 | Fax
Financial assistance is provided for innocent
victims of crime. The Board may compensate
victims who suffer from physical injury by helping
with medical expenses and by providing payment
for part of their lost wages. In cases of homicide,
the Board may assist with funeral expenses
and lost support for the victim’s dependents.
Maryland Department
of Juvenile Justice
2 S. Bond Street, Suite 201
Bel Air, MD 21014
410.836.4680
410.836.4841 | Fax
The Department of Juvenile Services ensures
the safety of the community and the well-being
and safety of the youths under DJS care, holds
juvenile offenders accountable to victims and
communities, and assists youths in developing
competency and character to aid them in
becoming successful members of society.
Maryland Division of
Parole and Probation
• 2 S. Bond Street
Bel Air, MD 21014
410.836.4650
410.836.4651
410.836.4668
• ABERDEEN FIELD OFFICE
31 W. Bel Air Avenue
Aberdeen, MD 21001
410.297.2200
410.239.9532 | Fax
Direct and coordinated services are provided
to crime victims whose offenders are under
community supervision. Information and referral,
victim notification, needs and risk assessment,
restitution assistance, victim impact statements,
and case status information are also offered as
well as assistance to domestic violence victims.
The National Center for
Victims of Crime
2000 M Street NW, Suite 480
Washington, DC 20036
202.467.8700
855.4.VICTIM (855.484.2846) | Hotline
202.467.8701 | Fax
The National Center for Victims of Crime
encourages a national commitment to help
victims of crime rebuild their lives. The center
provides direct services and resources to victims,
advocates for passage of laws and public
policies that create resources and secure rights
and protections for crime victims, and delivers
training and technical assistance to victim service
organizations, counselors, attorneys, criminal
justice agencies, and allied professionals.
National Crime Victim
Bar Association
2000 M Street NW, Suite 480
Washington, DC 20036
202.467.8716
This organization provides technical support to
attorneys representing crime victims in civil suits,
refers crime victims to lawyers in their local area,
and works to increase general awareness about the
availability of civil remedies for victims of crime.
National Organization for
Victim Assistance (NOVA)
Courthouse Square
510 King Street, Suite 424
Alexandria, VA 22314
800.879.6682
703.535.NOVA (6682)
703.535.5500 | Fax
NOVA promotes rights and services for victims of
crime and crisis by providing national advocacy,
direct services to victims, assistance to professional
colleagues, and membership activities and services.
Sexual Assault / Spouse Abuse
Resource Center (SARC)
P.O. Box 1207
Bel Air, MD 21014
410.836.8430 | (24-hour helpline)
410.836.8431 | Administration
410.879.3486 | Baltimore line
410.838.9484 | Fax
SARC provides confidential domestic violence and
sexual assault services in Harford County. Services
include a safe house for victims of domestic
violence and their children, legal services, individual
and group counseling for victims and children, an
abuser intervention program, crisis intervention,
community outreach, education and professional
training, and court and hospital accompaniment.
State’s Attorney’s Office
Circuit Court, 1st Floor
20 W. Courtland Street
Bel Air, MD 21014
410.638.3500
410.838.2023 | Circuit Court Fax
410.638.3195 | District Court Fax)
This office is primarily responsible for the
investigation and prosecution of criminal cases
at the trial level and works with the police in the
development of cases, presentations to the Grand
Jury, and trial of cases in the Circuit, District or
Juvenile Court. The Family Support Division works
with the Bureau of Support Enforcement to establish
paternity, set, and collect child support. Specialized
units dealing with domestic violence, child abuse
and victims/witness concerns are available.
Victim Information and
Notification Everyday (VINE)
866.MD4VINE (866.634.8463)
VINE provides court case and custody status
information for an offender currently involved
in the criminal justice system in Maryland.
Victims may register to receive telephone
notification for certain court case and custody
status events. The Maryland VINE service is
available in both English and Spanish.
Victim Witness Assistance Unit
20 W. Courtland Street, 1st Floor
Bel Air, MD 21014
410.638.3243
410.879.3204
410.838.2023 | Fax
Once a criminal case is indicted by the Grand
Jury, the Victim Witness Assistance Unit
establishes contact with the victim by sending
a letter and brochure explaining the rights
to which the victim is entitled. Through early
contact with the victim, any specialized needs
of the victim can be addressed and the trauma
of the criminal justice process is minimized.