City of Pearland, TX
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Rozlyn Jones
Crime Victim Liaison
rjones@pearlandtx.gov
281.997.4330
Nikita Bhakta
Crime Victim Liaison
nbhakta@pearlandtx.gov
281.997.4324
Crime Victims Assistance
Crime Victim Assistance Program Mission
The goal of the Crime Victim Assistance Program is to
- reduce the trauma and insensitive treatment victims / witnesses experience in the aftermath of a crime
- avoid inflicting ‘second victimization’ that has often characterized much of the predicament of the victims of crime
- implement the participation of the victim / witness in the justice system by giving full recognition
- and provide protection to the rights of these individuals.
Texas Crime Victims' Rights Article 56.02
Services Provided
- Assistance in obtaining Protective Orders
- Accompaniment through the Criminal Justice System as requested
- Serve as a liaison between victims and social service agencies
- Serve as a liaison between victims and law enforcement
- Notification and assistance in filing Crime Victims’ Compensation Claims
- Accompaniment to hospitals or other service agencies
- Emergency transportation (shelters)
- Provide emotional support and crisis Intervention (Referrals to support agencies as necessary)
- Bilingual - English/Spanish