VICTIM WITNESS ASSISTANCE PROGRAM The purpose of the Victim Witness Assistance Program of the Suffolk County District Attorney's Office is to provide information, support, and assistance to crime victims, witnesses, and family members. Victim Witness Advocates are located in each of the district courts in the County and the Boston Municipal Court, in the superior court, and in specialized units. Victim Witness Advocates provide the following rights and services: Crisis intervention and emotional support Planning and assistance for safety and protection, including applying for restraining orders Referrals for medical, legal, and financial assistance and for counseling and other social services Explanation of the court process and ongoing information regarding the status of criminal cases Orientation to court facilities; provision of a separate and safe waiting area in the courthouse; and accompaniment and support during court proceedings Assistance with restitution, witness fees, and filing Victim of Violent Crime Compensation claims Assistance with property return and intervention with employers and creditors Arranging for victims to confer and provide input to prosecutors before trial, about a sentencing recommendation, before a case is dismissed, and before hearings about a victim's confidential records Assistance in offering Victim Impact Statements to the court Assistance with applying for notification of an inmate's status Assistance with arrangements for transportation to court and child care, if necessary Specialized services for victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, gang and juvenile violence, child victims and witnesses, elderly and disabled victims, and survivors of homicide and motor vehicle homicide victims SUFFOLK COUNTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY'S OFFICE VICTIM WITNESS ASSISTANCE PROGRAM RESOURCE NUMBERS Boston Municipal Court (617) 619-4050 Boston Juvenile Court (617) 619-4230 Brighton District Court (617) 782-5236 Charlestown District Court (617) 725-8720 Chelsea District Court (617) 884-2200 Dorchester District Court (617) 287-1195 East Boston District Court (617) 567-8650 Roxbury District Court (617) 445-8618 South Boston District Court (617) 269-7777 West Roxbury District Court (617) 522-4471 Suffolk County Superior Court (617) 619-4000 Child Abuse Unit (617) 619-4300 Children’s Advocacy Center (617) 619-4276 Domestic Violence Unit (617) 619-4260 Elders & Persons with Disabilities Unit (617) 619-4262 Gang Violence Unit (617) 619-4140 Homicide Unit (617) 619-4240 Juvenile Unit (617) 619-4230 Sexual Assault Unit (617) 619-4350 Chief, Victim Witness Assistance Program (617) 619-4209 For more information, phone numbers and links, click here to view the Contact page.