The Farmington Police Department Victim Assistant Program consists of three full-time victim advocates. The program provides services for crime victims, trainings for law enforcement and the greater community; and participates in various multidisciplinary groups.
The victim advocates provide system-based advocacy services for victims of violent crimes, with a majority being domestic violence and sexual assault. These services include the following:
- Serving as liaisons between victims and the criminal justice system (communication)
- Informing victims of their rights and advocating for those rights
- Explaining the criminal justice process
- Informing victims of court dates
- Assisting victims with statements at sentencing
- Crisis Intervention
- Assisting victims with obtaining orders of protection
- Shelter placement/victim relocation
- Safety Planning
- Support Services
- Assisting victims with Crime Victims Reparation Commission (CVRC) application process
- Providing support during court hearings, safehouse interviews, depositions, etc.
- Arranging for transportation to court proceedings or other related appointments
If you've been the victim of a violent crime and are in need of services, please contact:
Sara Holiday, Victim Advocate
(505) 599-1004
sholiday@fmtn.org