Victims Assistance

In Ossining, NY, Victims Assistance Services is dedicated to offering compassionate and free support to individuals affected by crime and their families. Our mission focuses on providing essential services that include a 24-hour emergency hotline, crisis intervention, professional counseling, and specialized trauma therapies. We prioritize safety and healing through support and therapy groups, as well as accompanying victims to hospital emergency rooms and SANE (Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner) forensic exams. Our advocacy extends throughout the criminal justice process, from the initial police report to the Victim Impact Statement and VINE registration in the event of a successful prosecution. Additionally, we assist with obtaining protective orders, accessing shelters, and conducting home visits for vulnerable elders, while also providing valuable prevention education to empower our community. At Victims Assistance, we stand firm in our commitment to support and uplift those in need during their most challenging times.