Newport News Victim Services Unit and Commonwealth's Attorney Office

Good Night for the Domestic Abuse Team
Heritage football team wore the purple socks provided by organization, the announcer made an announcement making the crowd aware of Domestic Abuse Awareness month. Surprisingly a lot of young people were interested in the information provided by the team, they were actually asking questions about domestic violence and healthy relationships. The DV team was extremely engaging with the young people

Applications are officially open for our Grants Of Hope program!

If you are a survivor of DV and want to learn how to budget, build credit and maintain financial independence we encourage you to apply!

10 applicants will be selected to complete a 6-week course and receive a grant for $1000 to use as they choose.

Applications close August 31st.

Click the link to apply: https://breakthesilencedv.org/programs.../grants-of-hope/

They shared intimate details of marriage and divorce online. Then their husbands killed them.

They shared intimate details of marriage and divorce online. Then their husbands killed them. Domestic violence experts say it illustrates how tricky social media is for survivors. Survivors who broadcast their stories publicly often act from a place of power. But at the same time, social media can empower abusers to strike.

Tonight at 6 pm at Downing Gross for the "Your Voice Matters" South District Town Hall Meeting.
The topic for discussion will be AFFORDABLE HOUSING.

Karen Wilds, Director of the Newport News Redevelopment and Housing Authority will be the guest speaker.

Newport News Victim Services Unit and Commonwealth's Attorney Office
Sexual Assault and Violence Education at Christopher Newport University

Allow me to re-introduce, Malik Brice The New Director, of Victim Services.

The Victim Services Unit, located in the Commonwealth's Attorney's Office, helps ensure fair and compassionate treatment to crime victims whether or not an arrest has been made.

As a victim or witness, your role is an important one but the responsibilities may be unfamiliar to you. We will attempt to make you familiar with the steps involved in bringing your case to trial and with the services that are available to assist you in this difficult time.

Please call the Newport News Victim Services Unit if:
* You have questions about your role as a witness
* You would like an explanation of court procedures
* You would like a tour of the courtroom before you testify
* You would like a separate waiting room during the proceedings
* You need a referral for housing, financial, medical or counseling assistance
* You would like to be notified of the status of your case
* You would like to be notified of the offender's status
* You want assistance in preparing your Victim Impact Statement

Crime Map for Newport News, VA

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https://www.wtkr.com/news/newport-news-leaders-using-hundreds-of-thousands-of-dollars-in-grant-money-to-address-gun-violence

Newport News leaders using hundreds of thousands of dollars in grant money to address gun violence One local city is taking action to curb gun violence as the issue has risen in Hampton Roads throughout the pandemic.

https://www.wtkr.com/news/newport-news-police-chief-to-release-citys-2021-crime-numbers

Newport News Police Chief releases city's 2021 crime numbers, aims to reduce gun violence Newport News Police Chief Steve Drew reports violent crime in the city rose 2.4 percent in 2021 compared to 2020. Homicides increased from 25 to 30.

https://news.yahoo.com/homicides-hampton-roads-rose-sharply-141500510.html

Homicides in Hampton Roads rose sharply over the past two years, following a national trend More than 200 people lost their lives to homicides in Hampton Roads last year, as the region experienced a spike in killings similar to those in other major U.S. cities. Hampton Roads’ seven largest cities recorded a total of 207 slayings in 2021, the highest in recent memory and a 20% increase ov...

Newport News Commonwealth Attorney’s Office.
Click link below
https://www.wavy.com/hr-show/domestic-violence-awareness-month/

Domestic Abuse Team/ Peace Over Violence
757-926-7443

https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/child-abuse/symptoms-causes/syc-20370864

Child abuse - Symptoms and causes Child abuse includes physical, sexual, emotional and medical abuse, as well as neglect. Learn about signs, risk factors, how to get help, and prevention.

https://www.webmd.com/mental-health/mental-domestic-abuse-signs

What Are the Signs of Domestic Abuse? The signs of domestic abuse may not be as clear as you’d think. Here’s a checklist on how to recognize the warning symptoms of psychological and physical abuse.

Newport News Victim Services Unit and Commonwealth's Attorney Office updated their business hours.

Newport News Victim Services Unit and Commonwealth's Attorney Office updated their website address.

Now it's easier to call Newport News Victim Services Unit and Commonwealth's Attorney Office.