General Crime Program - New Horizons Crisis Center

Works with victims of general crimes, including physical assault, harassment, stalking, identity theft, attempted murder, and men who are victims of intimate partner violence, in addition to other crime victimizations. Provides support through services:

• Assists in applying for compensation assistance from the Crime Reparations Board
• Assists in filing Orders for Protection and Harassment Restraining Orders
• Assists in preparing a victim impact statement
• Assists with restitution paperwork
• Being a liaison between the victim, the police department, and the county attorney
• Provides crisis intervention for victims
• Provides help through the crisis line
• Provides referrals to community and area agencies. Grant funds (when available) are used to meet the emergency needs of crime victims
• Provides victim rights information
• Support and guidance through medical, law enforcement, and legal processes

Emergency assistance includes, but is not limited to, the following expenses:

• Cleanup of a crime scene
• Purchase and installation of necessary home security devices
• Reimbursement for reasonable travel and living expenses that the victim incurred to attend court proceedings that were held at a location other than the place where the crime occurred, due to the change in venue
• Reimbursement of towing and storage fees incurred due to impoundment of a recovered stolen vehicle
• Replacement of necessary property that was lost, damaged, or stolen as a result of a crime
• Transportation to locations related to the victim's needs as a victim such as medical facilities and facilities of the criminal justice system.
• When available, funding through the program can be used for items such as repairing a broken door, installing new locks, and replacing clothing or bedding taken as evidence.

04/10/2026