My Covenant Place advocates will provide a range of services that may include emergency assistance, crisis intervention, victim orientation and education, referrals, accompaniment, advocacy, transportation, referral information for shelter and temporary housing.
My Covenant Place advocates will provide a range of services that may include emergency assistance, crisis intervention, victim orientation and education, referrals, accompaniment, advocacy, transportation, referral information for shelter and temporary housing.
Crisis intervention services are available. Staff are available to listen, provide support and make referrals on a wide range of issues. Crisis intervention services may be available by phone and are available in person for anyone in need of immediate assistance. Services are free of charge and confidential.
My Covenant Place will advocate on your behalf throughout the entire court process to make sure you know your rights as a victim and ensure your rights are heard by others. We will act as a liaison within the system to keep you fully informed during each step of the process so you are always in the loop. We advocate for the victims wants!
We will equip you with all the necessary information to help navigate you within the system and throughout your case. We will put you in contact with services available to you through referrals to other agencies.
My Covenant Place will notify you of your case status no matter how small or insignificant you may think the developments may be including: filing of charges, dismissal of any or all charges, scheduling, scheduling changes or continuances, of any public court proceeding, to include post judgment hearings, terms of any negotiated plea agreements, sentencing or parole hearings.
My Covenant Place will provide training, information, and tools on prevention, public and personal safety as well as victim rights’ laws throughout the community to various audiences to include: schools, neighborhood organizations, senior citizen centers, churches and refugee communities.
The Crime Victims Compensation Program is monies set aside to assist victims of crime with out of pocket expenses that are a direct result of the crime. We make our clients aware of the availability of these funds and assist in completing the required forms and gather the needed documentation.
We facilitate empowerment psycho-education support group sessions where survivors of domestic violence and loved ones of murdered victims can connect, share stories, and encourage each other in new directions.
Monitor restitution awarded to the victim and ensures compensation prior to the expiration of probation/parole.
Provide notification and supportive documents to employers, creditors and others on behalf of the victim.
