Teton County Victim Services
- Teton County Victim Services
- 145 East Simpson Avenue, PO Box 1687, Jackson, WY 83001
- (307) 732-8482
- jacksonwy.gov/Victim-Services
- Crisis Intervention and Follow Up Contact: We provide support and reassurance to assist with the emotional trauma of a crime.
- Emergency Assistance: We meet a victim’s immediate needs by providing food, clothing, and shelter.
- Security Repairs: We replace locks, windows, and other necessities to prevent immediate reburglarization of a victim’s home.
- Criminal Justice System Information and Support: We explain the criminal justice system, provide case information, explain victim rights, and accompany victims to court.
- Impact Statements: We ensure that the Court receives input as to the impact the crime has had upon the victim.
- Restitution: We assist in obtaining court ordered restitution from convicted offenders.
- Referral Counseling: We guide victims to other appropriate community resources for assistance.
- Advocacy: We act on the victim’s behalf to secure their rights in the Criminal Justice System.
- Crime Victim Compensation: We assist with application forms to receive compensation from Wyoming Crime Victim Compensation Commission.
- Other Forms of Compensation: We assist in securing insurance benefits, witness fees, etc.
- Other Assistance and Services as Needed: We provide child-care, transportation, employer intervention, creditor intervention, etc.
- Wyoming Crime Victim Bill of Rights
The Teton County Victim Services Program is funded by contributions from the Town of Jackson, Teton County, Victims of Crime Act administered by the Department of Justice Office for Victims of Crime, and surcharge funds collected through the Wyoming Attorney General’s Office Division of Victim Services. Local contributions or donations are used to provide emergency assistance to victims of violent crime.
- See also:
- Legal Aid of Wyoming
- Crisis Intervention Services – Hot Springs County
- Fremont County Alliance Against Domestic Violence & Sexual Assault
- C.A.R.E.S. Crisis and Referral Emergency Service – Big Horn County
- Crisis Intervention Services (CIS) Park County
- Crisis Prevention & Response Washakie County
- Sublette County Sexual Assault Family Violence
- Sexual Assault & Family Violence Task Force – SAFV – Uinta County