Victim Services at NCSO

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Victim Services support individuals who have been victims or witnesses of crime, following the guidelines set by Chapter 6 of the Massachusetts General Laws. The Victim Services Coordinator also acts as the Norfolk Sheriff's Office liaison to the Massachusetts Trial Courts and the Norfolk County District Attorney’s Office. This role includes monitoring offenders with Victim Certifications filed through the Criminal History Systems Board and coordinating the work of victim advocates based in local courts.  

• Up to date information about your rights as a victim
• Important inmate information including notification regarding an inmate's release from custody
• Safety planning, crisis intervention
• Securing and updating restraining orders
• Referrals to community resources including safe housing information, financial, emotional and support resources

The NCSO Victim Services Unit provides information, support, and assistance to witnesses, victims of crime, and their family members at no cost. NCSO provides these services to all Norfolk County crime victims, witnesses, and survivors without discrimination. Our Civil Rights Grievance Policy is available here.  

MGL. c.10 s.66: Victims of drunk driving fund
MGL. c.12 s.11k: Crime Victims compensation Division
MGL. c.258 B : Rights of victims and witnesses of crime
MGL. c. 258 C: Victim Compensation
MGL. c. 263 A: Witness Protection

Sex Offender Registry Link
Massachusetts Victims Services
Massachusetts Office for Victim Assistance (MOVA)

For More Information on Victim Services at NCSO,  please contact  

Victim Services Coordinator Mary Gallagher at MGallagher@norfolksheriffma.org