UPDATED: March 30, 2011
 Heather Hicks Victim-Witness Coordinator |
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 Victim-Witness Unit is (517) 543-4835 |
| The Eaton County Victim-Witness Assistance Service is a liaison between crime victims and witnesses, and the criminal justice system. |
- Crime in Eaton County touches all of us. When one person is victimized, we all --- as a community --- suffer. If you are not personally a victim of crime, then you know a relative, friend or neighbor who is. Being a victim of, or a witness to, crime can be a frightening experience. You often feel violated by the intrusion into your life and are left with feelings of anger and pain.
Victims and witnesses naturally look to the criminal justice system for vindication and justice, but all too often find a court system which appears to be dedicated to protecting the very people who have caused their anger and pain. While the criminal justice system is designed to protect, support and serve our communities, most citizens do not learn about it until after they become victims of crime --- the worst possible time to try to understand the complex roles and responsibilities of each of the "players" in the system. However, no criminal can be successfully prosecuted without the valuable assistance of victims and witnesses.
As a result of strong advocacy, crime victims have rights. The web pages linked above will help you to learn about those rights, inform you about Michigan's Victim Compensation Fund, answer many questions concerning crime victims, and advise you of local, state-wide and national crime victim resources.
Our Victim-Witness Assistance Program is designed to help victims and witnesses ... to answer questions ... to keep you informed ... to provide referrals to counseling and support groups ... and to provide personal assistance when possible.
I encourage you to contact our Victim-Witness Coordinator, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. , after reviewing our website, if you have any questions. We are here to serve you.
Jeffrey L. Sauter
Eaton County Prosecuting Attorney
How We Can Help
The Eaton County Victim-Witness Program was created to assist victims and witnesses of crime during their involvement with the criminal justice system. We provide the following services upon request:
- status information on cases
- referrals for counseling, support groups and emergency services (food, shelter and clothing)
- crime victim compensation information
- victim impact statements
- restitution information and assistance
- help with the return of personal property
- accompanying a victim to court
- employer intervention
- orientation to the courtroom setting and information on how the court works
- privacy prior to appearing in court
- informing the community about victim's rights
Our office is located on the second floor of the Eaton County Courthouse, 1045 Independence Blvd., Charlotte, MI 48813. Office hours are 8:00 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday-Friday.
As a crime victim, you may need information. We encourage you to call with any questions or concerns, and let us assist you. Call Heather Hicks, our Victim-Witness Coordinator at (517) 543-4835, or call a victim assistance agency.
Crime Victim & Crime Prevention
Program Calendar
| March 2011 | ||
| 3/21-3/25 | National Youth Violence Prevention Week | |
| APRIL 2011 | ||
| National Child Abuse Prevention Month | Prevent Child Abuse America | |
| Sexual Assault Awareness Month | National Sexual Violence Resource Center | |
| 4/10 - 4/16 | Nat'l Crime Victims' Rights Week: Reshaping The Future, Honoring the Past |
DoJ Office for Victims of Crimes National Center for Victims of Crime National Org for Victim Assistance www.CrimeVictims.gov |
| 4/13 | Crime Victims' Candlelight Vigil Michigan Capitol Rotunda |
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| MAY 2011 | ||
| 5/1 | Law Day | ABA Law Day 2010: Law in the 21st Century - Emerging Challenges and Enduring Traditions |
| 5/1-7 | National Police Week | National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund |
| 5/15 | National Peace Officers' Memorial Day | |
| 5/25 |
National Missing Children's Day |
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| JULY 2011 |
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| 7/17 - 7/23 | National Probation, Parole and Community Supervision Week | |
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AUGUST 2011 |
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| 8/2 | National Night Out | National Association of Town Watch National Night Out |
| SEPTEMBER 2011 |
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| National Campus Safety Awareness Month | ||
| 9/25 | National Day of Remembrance for Murder Victims | |
| 9/4 - 9/10 | National Suicide Prevention Week | |
| National Youth Court Month | ||
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OCTOBER 2011 |
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| Crime Prevention Month | National Crime Prevention Council | |
| 10/17 - 10/23 | America's Safe Schools Week | |
| National Domestic Violence Awareness Month | www.ncadv.org | |
| 10/2 - 10/8 | National Bullyiing Prevention Awareness Week | |
| NOVEMBER 2011 | ||
| 11/25 - 1/2 | Tie One on for Safety | www.madd.org |
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DECEMBER 2011 |
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| National Drunk & Drugged Driving Awareness Month | Mothers Against Drunk Driving National Commission Against Drunk Driving |
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