Bastrop County Sheriff's Office
Cause Area
- Advocacy & Human Rights
- Community
- Crisis Support
- Education & Literacy
- Justice & Legal
Location
200 Jackson StreetBastrop, TX 78602 United StatesOrganization Information
Mission Statement
Bastrop County Sheriff's Office VAT is dedicated to providing assistance, information and support to victims and family survivors of violent crime; with compassion and respect.
Description
The Bastrop County Sheriff's Office, Victim Assistant Team (VAT) provides information and support services to victims of crime and their families. Our advocates provide on- scene crisis intervention services, victim rights' information and referral services to those affected by violent crime. Advocates are also available for Crime Victims Compensation assistance and VINE (Victim Information & Notification Everyday)registration assistance. Our division is a liaison between the victim (or victim's family) and law enforcement.
Public Awareness Presentations are availabe to area community groups. Topics include; victim assistance, trauma support, Crime Victims Compensation and VINE information.