Post-Conviction Agencies

Post-conviction agencies in Massachusetts can provide services to victims of crime. If it is an emergency call 911.

Below are the post-conviction agencies in Massachusetts. Unless indicated otherwise, the agencies listed receive funding through MOVA.

Post-Conviction Agencies - printable document

General Resources

• If you, a family member, or a loved one has been the victim of a violent crime, you can fill out an application with the Victim Compensation and Assistance Division of the Massachusetts Attorney General's Office. They are able to provide financial assistance to eligible victims of violent crime for uninsured medical and dental care, mental health counseling, funeral and burial costs, and income lost due to the inability to work.
  • www.mass.gov/massachusetts-victims-of-violent-crime-compensation
  • 617-727-2200 x2160

 

• If you are a Deaf or Hard of Hearing victim of crime, help is available.
  • The Massachusetts Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (MCDHH) provides services for Deaf and Hard of Hearing victims of crime.
    • 617-740-1600
    • TTY 617-740-1700
    • VP 617-326-7546
    • Contact MCDHH online
  • The National Deaf Hotline has advocates available 24/7 for crisis intervention, education, and referrals for Deaf survivors.
    • 855-812-1001
    • [e-mail]
    • Chat online

 

• Victim Bill of Rights Brochures

Barnstable County Sheriff’s Office

Victim Services Unit

The Barnstable County Sheriff's Office's Victim Services Unit is listed because it receives funding through MOVA.

Main phone number	508-563-4300
General website	www.bsheriff.net

 

Department of Criminal Justice Information Services

The DCJIS maintains the Victim Notification Registry (VNR).

Main phone number	617-660-4690
General website	www.mass.gov/information-for-victims

 

Department of Youth Services

Victim Services Unit

The DYS Victim Services Unit provides information, support and notification to victims of crime in accordance with the Victim Rights Law M.G.L.c.258B.

Main phone number	617-960-3290
General website	www.mass.gov/dys

 

Massachusetts Department of Correction

Main phone number	508-422-1939
General website	www.mass.gov/doc

 

Massachusetts Executive Office of the Trial Court

Massachusetts Probation Service Victim Services Unit

Main phone number	617-727-5300
General website	www.mass.gov/orgs/massachusetts-probation-service

 

Massachusetts Parole Board

Victim Service Unit

Main phone number	508-650-4543
General website	www.mass.gov/orgs/massachusetts-parole-board

 

Norfolk County Sheriff’s Office

Victim Services Unit

The Norfolk County Sheriff's Office's Victim Services Unit is listed because it receives funding through MOVA.

Main phone number	781-751-3390
General website	www.norfolksheriff.com

 

Sex Offender Registry Board

This agency does not receive funding through MOVA.

Main phone number	978-740-6440
General website	www.mass.gov/sorb