The Harris County Precinct 2 Victims Assistance Division is committed to restoring the respect and dignity of the crime victims through crisis intervention, counseling, advocacy, education, information and referral. As a victim of a crime, you may be experiencing psychological and emotional trauma. Below is a list of services that may be available for victims of crime:
- Crisis intervention and advocacy throughout the criminal investigation and judicial process
- Information regarding case status
- Referrals for counseling, legal aid, financial assistance, emergency housing, food and clothing
- Assistance in filing Crime Victims’ compensation claims
- Community education and awareness
- Assistance in filing charges and obtaining Emergency Protective Orders
- Helping citizens who request assistance of a non-criminal nature
Types of crimes, victims can get assistance:
- Aggravated Assault
- Child Abuse
- Domestic Violence
- DWI Accidents with injury
- Hit and Run accidents with injury
- Homicide
- Robbery
- Sexual Assault
- Suicide
- Other Offenses (if merited)
The Texas Crime Victims’ Compensation Fund assists victims of crime. Money in the fund comes from court costs paid by criminals.
Constable Gary L. Freeman will do everything possible to assist victims of crime in Precinct 2.
For additional information contact 713-477-2766.