Scott M. Perrilloux
District Attorney
The District Attorney's Rape Crisis Program provides direct service to victims of sexual assault in the following ways...
Hospital Escorts
When a sexual assault is reported, a victims' advocate
is dispatched to the hospital by a law enforcement agency. An advocate is
available 24 hours a day, and 7 days a week to provide information and emotional
support throughout the sexual assault examination.
Advocacy
An advocate is assigned by the District Attorney to
each case. This advocate is the intermediary between the victim and the criminal
justice system. An advocate is always available, both inside and outside the
courtroom, to answer questions about your case, and provide information about
the court process.
Notification
An advocate will keep you notified throughout the criminal
court process. Written notification will inform you of upcoming court dates.
This is an easy, convenient way to monitor your case. Most of the criminal
court hearings do not require the presence of the victim.
Support
An advocate is available to escort you into the courtroom
and to provide emotional support throughout the court process. A waiting area
outside the courtroom may also be arranged at your request.
Education
Through our outreach program, advocates provide information
to other agencies to coordinate all services available to provide information
seminars to school, churches, civic organizations, and health care agencies.
Counseling
Our Rape Crisis Program offers weekly group counseling
at no cost to sexual assault victims. The group counseling is conducted in
a safe, non-advertised location, and is facilitated by a qualified counselor.
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