Wilmington Police Victim Services offers help to victims, survivors or witnesses of violent crimes. They provide:
- supportive counseling at a time of emotional distress;
- help with the criminal justice system;
- victim compensation applications;
- domestic violence information; and
- referrals to social services and community resources.
For assistance or more information on services contact:
Mona Bayard
Victim Services Coordinator
576-3622
Stephanie Hamilton
Domestic Violence Coordinator
576-3648
Para ayuda en espanol:
Trabajadora bilingüe para Víctimas de Crímenes
Carolyn Becker
576-3665
Other services available in Delaware:
VIOLENT CRIMES COMPENSATION BOARD
995-8383
The VCCB covers medical bills, lost wages or funeral costs for certain crimes. There is an application process. Contact Victim Services for more information or assistance with the application process.
VINE (Victim Information and Notification Everyday)
Most suspects have the right to be released on bail, maybe right away. You can register with VINE to be told when the suspect gets out of prison.
Register by phone or online:
- By phone:
Call 1-877-338-8463 on a touch-tone phone and follow the instructions. Make up 4-digit PIN to use.
- Online:
Visit www.vinelink.com and register online for notification.
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