Crime Victims Assistance Unit

The Texas Legislature, recognizing the need for identification of victims of crime and citizens who suffer personal injury or death in the prevention of crime of the apprehension of criminals, established the CRIME VICTIMS COMPENSATION ACT to ease the financial and emotional burdens suffered by innocent victims.The Crime Victims Assistance Unit provides services such as Criminal Justice Support, assistance in applying for Crime Victim's compensation, legal aid and financial assistance. You can contact the Crime Victims Unit at (713) 274-9369.  Other assistance can be found using the following links:

Texas Governmental Resource Links: :

• Texas OAG-Crime Victim Forms and Applications
• HCDAO-Victim /Witness Division
• Texas Department of Family and Protective Services
• Texas OAG-Crime Victim Services
• VINELink-Texas Vine
• ICE-Victim Notification
• Department of Homeland Security -Victims of Criminal Activity

Harris County Community Resource Links: :

• AVDA –Aid to Victims of Domestic Abuse
• Bay Area Turning Point
• The Bridge
• Catholic Charities
• Family Time Crisis and Counseling Center
• Houston Area Women’s Center
• Houston Volunteer Lawyers
• Innovative Alternatives
• Katy Christian Ministries
• Lone Star Legal Aid
• The Montrose Center
• New Horizon Family Center
• Northwest Assistance Ministries
• Texas Access to Justice Foundation

Additional Resources: :

• Mothers Against Drunk Driving
• The National Domestic Violence Hotline
• Parents of Murdered Children
• Rape Abuse Incest National Network (RAINN)