U.S. Department
of Justice
Victim Witness Assistance
The United States Attorney's Office for the Northern District of New York is committed to ensuring that federal crime victims are afforded all rights to which they are entitled by law. To accomplish this goal, each office in the district has a designated individual to provide victim and witness support. Our role is to prosecute cases fairly and justly. Services provided to crime victims and witnesses by the U.S. Attorney's Office include: notice of case events; information concerning their rights; information about case proceedings and the criminal justice system in general; referrals to medical and/or social service providers; assistance with travel arrangements; and logistical information concerning transportation, parking, child care, etc.
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List of enumerated rights for victims established by Congress |
Discover national programs that assist crime victims |
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Learn more about the awarding and collection of restitution |
Crime Victims' Rights Ombudsman Receives and investigates complaints filed by crime victims against DOJ employees |
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Information for witnesses in federal criminal proceedings |
Provides information about the criminal justice process and the federal court system |
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Contact the Victim Witness Coordinator for our district |
CONTACT INFORMATION FOR THE VICTIM WITNESS UNIT
NORTHERN DISTRICT OF NEW YORK
TOLL FREE: 1 (888) 539-4535
| Ivy M. Schoff Victim Witness Coordinator |
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US Attorney’s Office |
U.S. Attorney’s Office |
| Email: USANYN.VWU@usdoj.gov | |
If you allege failure on the part of a Department of Justice Employee to provide you these rights you may file a written complaint.
