The Cottonwood Police Department's Victim Assistance unit strives to provide support, information and referrals to any person who is a victim of a crime.
The Victim Assistance Unit offers a number of services to victims of crime, including:
Case status updates
Information on crime victim’s rights
Referrals to crisis counseling
On-site crisis intervention and follow-up
Advocacy within the criminal justice system and the court processes
Assistance with filing petitions for Orders of Protection and Victim Compensation
Court accompaniment and support
Assistance with emergency needs, such as food, clothing, shelter and transportation