Victim/Witness Protections

The Victim/Witness Staff is able to provide the following protections.

Safety Planning

In addition to the safety suggestions listed on the below website, please: Vary your schedule by 10-30 minutes so that you are not as accessible to the perpetrator; Make a copy of your car and house keys as you will never know when you need them; Keep your cell phone with you and charged at all times; And contact the police when and if there is a violation of any court orders or any problems that you may be experiencing.

National Center on Domestic and Sexual Violence – Safety Planning

Richmond, VA YWCA – Safety Planning

Information for Sexual Assault Victims

National Sexual Violence Resource Center

LGBTQ Partner Abuse and Sexual Assault Helpline – (866) 356 – 6998

Information for Domestic Violence Victims

National Center on Domestic and Sexual Violence

Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services information for victims of domestic violence
Virginia Department of Health – Domestic and Sexual Violence Prevention

LGBTQ Partner Abuse and Sexual Assault Helpline – (866) 356 – 6998

Referrals to Community Services

National Center for Victims of Crime

Safe Harbor

General Information for Witnesses

Dress appropriately for court. Arrive in time to find the correct courtroom. The dockets for General District Court are posted outside each courtroom. The dockets for Circuit Court are posted on the landing between the first and second floors at the main courthouse and also at the top of the stairs. The dockets for Juvenile and Domestic Court are in the lobby of the Juvenile Courthouse. Look for the defendant’s name on the docket to find the courtroom.