At any time, anyone can become the victim or witness of a crime. Victims
have no choice in becoming victims and may find themselves alone, helpless
without resources. The Victim/Witness Program was created to help with
the trauma and confusion the victim suffers as a result of the commission
of a crime. The Victim/Witness Program also assists witnesses through the
court process.
Provided are some links to Victim oriented sites on the www.
National
Crime Victims Center
National
Victim Center
Crime
Victim Books
How
to Locate Assistance in Your Community
Law
Enforcement Alliance of America
Too often victims and witnesses of crimes are never given their rights
or are unaware of what their rights are. Unfortunately, too much emphasis
is given to the defendant's rights which tends to overlook the rights of
the victim as well as the witness. I firmly believe that victims and witnesses
should most certainly be treated with more understanding and greater respect
than any and all defendants and by being kept informed, their rights will
be protected. In an effort to achieve this objective for the victim/witness,
my office has created the Fifth Judicial District Attorney's Victim/Witness
Assistance Program. Through this program every effort will be made to keep
the victim/witness informed and assist them through the criminal process.
Sincerely,
Thomas A. Rutledge
District Attorney
If you have any questions please e-mail our Victim/Witness Coordinators:
Eddy County - Suzanne Garza sgarza@da.st.nm.us
Chaves County - Dana Hernandez dhernandez@da.nm.st.us
Lea County - Jennifer Allen jallen@da.nm.st.us
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