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About the Victim Advocate Program (VAP)

If you are ever the victim of a crime or other tragedy

  • Ask the responding deputy for a victim advocate. 
  • An on-call VAP volunteer will respond quickly to offer much-needed support in the incident's immediate aftermath.
Photograph of a Victim Services Representative holding hand of a client

Victims of crime and other trauma 

It is known that early intervention offered by an Advocate can significantly impact victims of crime and other trauma.

While family and friends can be the long-term support system for a victim, they often do not have immediate access to community resources.

An Advocate can provide guidance regarding the following:

  • The criminal justice process.
  • Housing for the safety of a victim, when necessary.
  • Explanations for confusing law enforcement procedures.
  • Applications for medical or counseling expenses.

The compassion and services offered by an Advocate can help guide someone from victim to survivor.

 

 

Photograph of a Victim Services Representative speaking to clients

Resources

VINE Link System

VINE Link is the nation's leading victim notification network. This service allows survivors, victims of crimes, and other concerned citizens to access timely and reliable information about offenders or criminal cases in U.S. jails and prisons.

​​​​Sign up for custody status changes and criminal case information alerts by calling 888-263-8463 or visiting the VINE Link website.

VINElink

Learn more about your rights as a victim

Victim Services - Rights of Victims Brochure

Information on the U Visa certification process

Victim Services - U Visa Certification Process and Application

 

Are you in immediate danger?

Call 911 or the 24-Hour Crisis Line at 970-241-6704.

 

Hilltop Latimer House

The Hilltop Latimer House provides intimate partner violence and sexual assault services for anyone in Western Colorado, including Mesa, Montrose, Delta, and Ouray Counties. They offer emergency safe houses, advocacy, and 24-hour crisis lines.

Location:
1129 Colorado Ave
Grand Junction, CO 81501

Call: 877-543-9520

Hilltop Latimer House

 

Western Colorado 211

Dial 211 to be connected to a friendly Information and Referral Specialist. You can also search the Western Colorado 211 database online to find Community Resources.

Available:
Monday - Friday
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Call now: 211

Visit the website:

2-1-1

 

Other Mesa County Resources

Mesa County District Attorney’s Office

Mesa County Coroner's Office

Contact Us

Tracy Baker, Victim Services Coordinator

Office Phone: 970-244-3275

Email: Tracy.Baker@mesacounty.us