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Victim Assistance
Crime Victims in Texas Have a Right to:
- Be protected from further harm or threats for cooperating with prosecution efforts
- Have the victim's safety considered in the setting of bail
- Information about relevant court proceedings
- Information about a defendant's right to bail and the procedures in a criminal investigation and in the criminal justice system
- Provide pertinent information on the impact of the offense to be considered at the time of sentencing and parole
- Information about the Crime Victims' Compensation Program
- Information about parole procedures and to be notified upon the release of the defendant
- Be provided with a separate and secure waiting area for witnesses at a trial
- Prompt return of property held as evidence when it is no longer required
- Have employer notified if testimony requires absence from work
- Have counseling regarding acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS/HIV) if the offense creates the need
- Be present at all court proceedings related to the offense, subject to judge's approval
- Information and an explanation of these rights
Victims Assistance Information Links
Victim Information and Notification Everyday
(Denton County)
Victim's Compensation Information
(State of Texas)
The National Center For Victims Of Crime
US Dept of Justice Violence Against Women Page
National Organization of Victim Assistance
Other Useful Resources / Contacts
| National Domestic Violence Hotline 800-799-SAFE | Protective Orders (Denton County DA) 940-349-2600 | Family Violence Shelter & Services (Friends of the Family) 800-572-4031 |
| Community Resources & Information Helpline (United Way) 940-566-2688 | AFDC, Food Stamps (TDHS) 940-383-2371 | Child or Elder Abuse Hotline (TDPRS) 800-252-5400 |
| Mental Health/Mental Retardation Hotline (Denton County) 800-762-0157 | Denton County Jail Family Violence Notification 940-898-5709 | Crime Victim's Compensation 800-983-9933 |
| Victim Notification (Texas Board of Pardons & Parole) 800-848-4284 | 24 Hr. Victim Notification Line (TDCJ) 888-778-2867 | Denton County Parole 940-566-1116 |
| Denton County Probation 940-898-5810 | Denton Regional Medical Center 940-566-4000 | Trinity Medical Center 972-492-1010 |
| Family Violence Legal Advice Line 800-374-HOPE | Legal Hotline 800-777-FAIR | Child Advocacy Center of Denton County 972-317-2818 |
| CASA (County Appointed Special Advocate) 940-243-2272 | Victim Assistance Program (Denton DA) 940-349-2600 | Denton County VINE 877-894-8463 |
| Legal Aid of Northwest Texas 888-529-5277 |
Feel free to call us, email us or stop by and visit to let us know how we can be of service.
972-317-6551 or HVPD@highlandvillage.org
Highland Village Police Department
1000 Highland Village Road
Highland Village, Texas 75077