Victim/Witness Assistance Unit
Victim/Witness Assistance Unit
The Victim/Witness Assistance Unit was established to assist victims and witnesses of crime and their immediate family members throughout the criminal justice process.
Our mission is to serve as advocates for the enforcement of fundamental rights of crime victims and promote the belief that all victims and witnesses deserve to be treated with dignity, compassion, and respect throughout the judicial process. All victims will be afforded, consistent with the law, the ability to choose their level of participation.
Services Provided
- Explanation of the Judicial System
- Case Information and notification
- Accompaniment to all court proceedings
- Preparation for court testimony
- Secure waiting room
- Assistance with written and/or oral victim impact statements
- Assistance with completion of restitution forms
- Court tours for children
- Assistance with filing compensation claims
- Enrollment in notification program
- Referrals to community agencies
- All services are provided free of charge
Victim Satisfaction Survey
Please click on the link below to learn more information about an important survey that can help provide assistance to victims of crime. The purpose of this survey is to improve victim services.
National Crime Victims' Rights Week
Upcoming Event
Our unit strives to raise awareness about crime victims’ rights and options, cope with the impact of crime, access victim compensation and other resources, develop a safety plan, and navigate the criminal justice system.
We will be hosting our 2nd Annual 5K Color Run/Walk and Vendor Fair!
Be the Voice for Change
April 21, 2024 at 9:00 a.m.
Registration opens at 7:45 a.m.
Mohnton Playground
Walnut St., Mohnton, PA 19540
Google Map: 202 E. Wyomissing Ave., Mohnton, PA 19540
To register or for more information go to www.pretzelcitysports.com
Information and Resources
The Berks County Victim/Witness Assistance Unit is dedicated to supporting victims of crime. We feel that it is extremely important for every victim to know their rights.
As a victim of a crime, you are entitled to some form of compensation for your losses or damages as a direct result of a criminal act.
This flow chart will display the process of a criminal court case.
This may answer some questions you have about serving as a witness.
This service will allow crime victims to obtain timely information about the custody status of offenders in a county jail or state prison.
Learn how the Office of Victim Advocate can help you with an alternative mailing address to keep your actual home address out of public records.