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Do you know the services provided in Scottsdale’s victim services department?
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By Kasia Bouise
The City of Scottsdale City Attorney’s Office has a Department of Victim Services co-located in the Prosecutor’s Office.
This department is specifically designed to help victims in the community.
Comprised of five victim advocates, the department can assist victims with orders of protection, injunctions against harassment, applying for the address confidentiality program, escorting victims to court, referrals to additional community resources, safety planning, support and education.
If you would like more information about the Department of Victim Services or if you would like to speak with an advocate, please contact our office at 480-312-4226 Monday-Friday 8 a.m.-5 p.m. or visit us at scottsdaleaz.gov/victim-services
Additional emergency services:
If this is a life-threatening emergency call 9-1-1
National Domestic Hotline 1-800-799-7233
National Suicide Hotline 1-800-273-8255
Editor’s Note: Kasia Bouise is a victim advocate for the City of Scottsdale Department of Victim Services