The City of Pearland provides a victim assistance program to all residents who are victims of violent crimes. The goal of the Victims Assistance Program is to assist victims of crime, protect and advocate their rights, provide necessary information and prevent further victimization.
Crime Victim Liaisons provide emotional support and crisis intervention. Made available to the public 24 hours a day, liaisons bridge the gap between citizens, the police department and the District Attorney’s office by giving victims an outlet to seek out information and programs available in the community. Liaisons also provide an opportunity for police officers and detectives to have more time to work on cases while knowing that the needs of victims are being met.
Liaisons provide services including support at the scene, by telephone or in person, and may even transport or accompany victims to hospitals, shelters, court appearances and other service providers. The Pearland Police Department aims to protect and serve its residents and liaisons provide further support for the community.
The Victim Assistance Program receives funding from the Office of the Governor's Criminal Justice Division 'Victims of Crime Act' (VOCA) and has been awarded the Other Victim Assistance Grant (OVAG) for the fiscal year 2015.
Last year alone, the Crime Victims Division assisted more than 600 victims in a number of cases, including: child sexual abuse, DUI-DWI crashes, domestic violence, adult sexual assault, survivors of homicide victims, robbery, assault, and other violent crimes. For more information on the division, please visit pearlandtx.gov/crimevictim.
