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THE VICTIM CENTER


819 N Boonville
 Springfield MO 65802
Phone: (417) 863`-7273
Fax: (417) 863-9048
TTY: (417) 863-1074
Toll Free: 800-743-5265
E-mail:
victimctr@atlascomm.net
Internet: www.thevictimcenter.com
Contact: Nancy Berlin
Paula Tindell
Shana Harp
or Rita Boyer


Mission
:
The Victim Center provides services to Springfield, Greene County and Southwest

  • Prevention education services to help community members avoid victimization;
  • 24-hour crisis intervention to assist victims immediately following trauma;
  • Counseling for those who have been victimized;
  • Support to victims and advocacy with the police, criminal justice system, and medical personnel.

Summary of Services:

The Victim Center offers the following services for children, adolescents, and adults impacted by violent or sexual crime:

24-hour crisis hotline
Crisis intervention
Individual, couple, and family counseling
Therapy and support groups
Victim advocacy services (court, law enforcement, and hospital accompaniment)
Play therapy for children ages 2-12
Support for employees impacted by workplace violence
Prevention education programs for schools, businesses, and community groups
Assistance in applying for Crime Victims' Compensation
Information and referral services

The Victim Center offers services to:

Female and male victims of sexual assault
Child and adolescent victims of sexual assault or sexual abuse
Adult survivors of child sexual abuse
Victims of armed robbery, aggravated assault, and stalking
Secondary victims of violent or sexual crime


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