Community/Legal Response Project

In 2004, 2,905 clients were assisted by the Community Response Project- Victim Advocates who are located in some of the police departments and courts through out Wayne County. In several communities, Victim Advocates work with a designated domestic violence prosecutor and detective to respond to the crimes of domestic and sexual violence. Victim Advocates contact the victims of these crimes just after the report is filed. They focus on assessing lethality, making safety plans, explaining the criminal justice process and the dynamics of domestic and sexual violence for the adults and children involved through out the prosecution process. Referrals are also made to the other First Step programs, as well as pertinent outside resources. In addition, specially trained attorneys held 23 Legal Clinics, assisting 66 clients with free legal services.

• Shelter Services
• 24 Hour Help Line
• Information and Referrals
• Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Advocacy Programs
• Children's Advocacy and Prevention Programs
• Volunteer/Intern Program
• Assault Response
• Community/Legal Response Project
• Community Education