| LINCOLN COUNTY SHERIFF'S VICTIMS ASSISTANCE COORDINATOR/ ON-CALL ADVOCATE |
| Samantha Coleman |
| 101 3RD AVENUE P.O. BOX 91 HUGO, CO 80821 719-743-2889 OFFICE 719-743-2392 FAX 719-743-2426 DISPATCH |
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Victim Assistance:
Overview
The Victim Assistance Program is a unit within the Lincoln County Sheriff's Office.
Advocates from the unit provide assistance to crime victims, those in crisis, and
family survivors in cases of violent or sudden death. Victim advocates provide 24
hour, 7 day a week on-call assistance. Victim advocates are non-sworn, civilian
employees and volunteers of the Lincoln County Sheriff's Office who are available 365
days a year.
Victim Advocacy Services
Services are based upon need and delivered without discrimination of age, race,
gender, or religion. It is the victim’s right to request or refuse these services.
Victim advocates provide information and referrals to appropriate county agencies. In
addition to the Lincoln County Sheriff's Office advocates work in conjuction with:
Volunteers
The Victim Assistance Program is staffed with one civilian employee and three
trained and dedicated volunteers. Individuals interested in becoming a volunteer
advocate must:
If you are interested in becoming a volunteer victim advocate,
contact us at (719) 743-2889.
Overview
The Victim Assistance Program is a unit within the Lincoln County Sheriff's Office.
Advocates from the unit provide assistance to crime victims, those in crisis, and
family survivors in cases of violent or sudden death. Victim advocates provide 24
hour, 7 day a week on-call assistance. Victim advocates are non-sworn, civilian
employees and volunteers of the Lincoln County Sheriff's Office who are available 365
days a year.
- These advocates provide outreach and evaluate the needs of victims
- Provide information and referrals about resources in the community
- Victims’ compensation benefits
- Education and awareness of victim's rights
- Advocates work in cooperation with other community service provider agencies
Victim Advocacy Services
Services are based upon need and delivered without discrimination of age, race,
gender, or religion. It is the victim’s right to request or refuse these services.
Victim advocates provide information and referrals to appropriate county agencies. In
addition to the Lincoln County Sheriff's Office advocates work in conjuction with:
- Limon Police Department
- Hugo Marshals Office
- Colorado State Patrol
- Lincoln County Coroner
- District Attorney Victim/Witness Program (18th Judicial District)
- Other community agencies
Volunteers
The Victim Assistance Program is staffed with one civilian employee and three
trained and dedicated volunteers. Individuals interested in becoming a volunteer
advocate must:
- Be at least 18 years of age
- Submit an application to the Victim Assistance Program Coordinator
- Successfully pass a background/criminal history check
- Provide personal references
- Complete the Volunteer training course
- Commit one year to the program.
- Complete a ride-along with patrol each year
- Be willing to take call one time a month for 2-3 days(that may include nights,
weekends, and holidays)
If you are interested in becoming a volunteer victim advocate,
contact us at (719) 743-2889.