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    Victims of Crime

    At the University of North Georgia Department of Public Safety, a campus victim advocate is available to provide assistance to students, employees, and members of the University community. This advocate helps individuals navigate University resources and systems, as well as identify available resources and options for reporting crimes, seeking medical attention, or obtaining additional support services.

    The Campus Victim Advocate is dedicated to serving your best interests and aims to empower you to make informed decisions during difficult times.

    Disclaimer: By contacting the victim advocate, your request can remain anonymous from police; however, the information you share may be used if it is pertinent to an ongoing case.

    Need Help?

    Courtney Hause
    Campus Victim Advocate
    706-867-3193
    victimsadvocate@ung.edu

    In the case of an emergency, contact:

    UNG Public Safety Dispatch
    706-864-1500

    Our Campus Victim Advocate Is Here To Help You

    • Receive emotional support.
    • Understand your rights.
    • Find counseling services, on or off campus.
    • Connect with community advocacy services that best serve you and your area.
    • Get the medical resources you need (such as a Sexual Assault Exam).
    • Get assistance filing a police report.
    • Get connected with appropriate campus services (e.g., food pantry, advising, financial aid, Dean of Students etc.).
    • Take the necessary steps to seek approval for excused absences or hardship withdrawal as it relates to your event.
    • Get oriented in a courtroom setting.
    • Be more comfortable with courtroom proceedings by attending with you, keeping you informed on the process, and talking with the prosecuting attorney about your feelings on the case.
    • Facilitate a safety plan (including class changes or residence hall changes, etc).

    Know Your Rights

    • Victim's Bill of Rights

      In accordance with O.C.G.A. Title 17, the Georgia Crime Victim's Bill of Rights, the University of North Georgia Police provides specific rights to individuals who are victims of certain crimes.

      If you are a victim, or a family member of a victim, of one or more of the following types of crimes:

      • Serious Injury by Vehicle
      • Sexual Battery / Rape / Sexual Assault
      • Reckless Conduct
      • Burglary
      • Feticide by Vehicle
      • Homicide
      • Homicide by Vehicle
      • Theft
      • Assault / Battery
      • Feticide
      • False Imprisonment
      • Armed Robbery
      • Sexual Exploitation of a Child
      • Kidnapping
      • Cruelty to Children
      • Arson

      You are entitled to know the following:

      1. It is possible that the accused may be released from custody prior to trial;
      2. That you, as a victim, have certain rights during the various stages of the criminal justice process;
      3. Additional information about your rights can be obtained by contacting the Criminal Justice Coordinating Council at (404) 559-4949;
      4. You may be eligible for monetary compensation for certain out-of-pocket expenses (from the State's Crime Victim's Emergency Fund) incurred as a result of your victimization;
      5. You may contact the local District Attorney's Office or the Governor's Victim Assistance Help Line at 1-800-338-6745 for assistance or clarification of your rights.
      6. You must be notified, by the investigating law enforcement agency, of the accused's arrest; and you must provide the investigating law enforcement agency with your current address and phone number if you wish to be contacted. Pagers or cellular phone numbers are not sufficient.
    • Domestic Violence & Relationship Abuse

      Studies demonstrate police can decrease the incidents and severity of family violence by making an arrest when probable cause exists. Therefore, the officer that responds will arrest when the officer can legally do so. The decision to arrest does not lie with the victim of domestic violence, but is the decision of the officer based on state law and our policy.

      After an arrest is made, the officer will assist you in making arrangements for your safety. The officer will stand by while you gather personal items, such as clothing for yourself and your children. The officer will also transport you to a house of a friend or family or will make arrangements with a representative of a domestic violence shelter to provide you with a place to stay. The officer will also provide the above services if no arrest is made if the suspect has left the scene or if there is a lack of probable cause to arrest.

    • Georgia State Victim's Compensation Act

      This program assists innocent violent crime victims with out-of-pocket medical or counseling bills, funeral costs and lost wages directly related to their victimization. Eligibility for funds is based on criteria designed by the State of Georgia.

      You may be eligible if you are:

      • A victim of a violent crime
      • A dependent spouse or child or such a victim
      • A reasonably acting "Good Samaritan"
      • A family violence victim
      • A DUI crash victim
      • A parent/guardian of an eligible minor
      • Any person who is not a direct service provider and who assumes the cost of an eligible expense of a victim, regardless of such person's relationship to the victim or whether such person is a dependent of the victim.

      You are not eligible if you are:

      • A victim who was incarcerated or was currently serving an existing sentence for a felony involving criminally injurious conduct
      • A victim that does not cooperate with law enforcement, prosecution, or the Council
      • A victim that contributed to their victimization
      • A victim whose sole loss was property

      Other requirements include:

      • The crime must be reported to law enforcement within 72 hours, unless good cause is shown; and
      • A completed application must be filled out and submitted within 180 days of the incident, unless good cause is shown.
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