Rockbridge/Lexington Victim Witness Assistance Program

29/04/2022

This morning we dropped off breakfast for the Washington and Lee Department of Public Safety staff in honor of National Crime Victims’ Rights Week.

We thank them for keeping the students safe and having a presence around the campus.

Pictured: Heather Wood, Assistant Director of Safety Chuck Hubbard, and Sharon Dudley.

28/04/2022

Today the Rockbridge/Lexington Victim Witness Assistance Program stopped by the VMI Police Department to thank them for keeping the campus community safe. We appreciate everything you do!

Pictured: Heather Wood, First Sergeant Seth Clark, First Sergeant Tyler Falls, Chief Mike Marshall, and Sharon Dudley.

27/04/2022

The Rockbridge/Lexington Victim Witness Assistance Program visited the State Police Area Office today in honor of National Crime Victims’ Rights Week.

We appreciate the work our troopers do and thank them for keeping our roads safe.

Pictured: Heather Wood, First Sergeant Black, and Sharon Dudley.

26/04/2022

This week is National Crime Victims’ Rights Week. The Rockbridge/Lexington Victim Witness Assistance Program is showing appreciation to our law enforcement partners for their work with crime victims.

“We value Lexington Police Department for their hard work and dedication to crime victims and working closely with our program on a daily basis,” Heather Wood stated.

Thank you Lexington Police Department for all you do!

Pictured below: Heather Wood, Officer Lombardi, Detective Kesterson, and Sharon Dudley.

25/04/2022

Crime victim compensation can help reimburse victims for medical services and other costs incurred because of a crime.

The Virginia Victim Assistance Network is a statewide nonprofit organization with the mission to be a voice for crime victims and a resource for the providers who assist them.

25/04/2022

National Crime Victims’ Rights Week recognizes the crime victim advocates, allied professionals, and selfless volunteers who continuously work to protect victims’ rights and provide critical services.

15/04/2022

A snapshot of the cases the Rockbridge/Lexington Victim Witness Assistance Program assisted with for the third quarter of 2022 budget year.

*This graph does not represent all of the cases the Commonwealth Attorney’s Office prosecutes (ex: drug and traffic offenses are not represented in this graph).

08/04/2022

07/04/2022

April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month.

“Remember, you are not a victim for sharing your story. You are a survivor setting the world on fire with your truth. And you never know who needs your light, your warmth, and raging courage.” -Alex Elle

23/03/2022

The Rockbridge/Lexington Victim Witness Assistance Program would like to give a special shout out to Ellen Wheeler and Marie Averill from Project Horizon. Every Monday, they assist us—as well as the Commonwealth Attorney’s Office—in working with victims and witnesses of crimes. Whether it’s offering services or being there for support, they are a tremendous asset to what we do for the community.

If you are interested in learning more about their services, please contact Project Horizon at 540-463-2594.

15/02/2022

A snapshot of the cases the Rockbridge/Lexington Victim Witness Assistance Program assisted with for the second quarter of 2022 budget year.

*This graph does not represent all of the cases the Commonwealth Attorney’s Office prosecutes (ex: drug and traffic offenses are not represented in this graph).

03/01/2022

Due to inclement weather, the Rockbridge County Court House will be closed today, January 3, 2022.