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The Domestic Violence Program for Wise County was established in January 1999, when Sheriff R.D. Oakes applied for and was awarded a grant through the Department of Criminal Justice Services. This program provides follow-ups to the citizens of Wise County and the city of Norton who are victims of domestic violence, sexual assault and stalking. The Domestic Violence Officer and an Outreach Specialist conduct the follow-ups, which require them to re-contact the victim and provide them with information on the resources that are available to them, such as, the Hope House, counseling centers, victim/witness program and hotline numbers. They answers any questions the victim may have regarding referrals and the service we provide. The Outreach Specialist is employed by the Bristol Crisis Center in Bristol VA, but shares an office with the Domestic Violence Officer, which is located in the Sheriff’s office. NO
ONE DESERVES TO BE ABUSED. WHEN A
VIOLENT RELATIONSHIP REACHES ITS HIGHEST LEVEL IT CAN SOMETIMES END IN DEATH. The
Wise County Domestic Violence Unit and Sheriff’s Office is here to help.
If you are in a violent relationship, please contact the Sheriff’s
office at 276-328-3756, for emergencies please dial 911.
IMPORTANT
PHONE NUMBERS: Wise
County Sheriff’s Office: 276-328-3756 or 276-328-3566 Wise
County Victim/Witness Program: 276-328-4421 Magistrates
Office: 276-328-8947 Commonwealth
Attorney’s Office: 276-328-9406 H.O.P.E.
House Shelter: 1-800-572-2278 VA
Family Violence Hotline: 1-800-838-8238
(toll free) Wise
County Department of Social Services: 276-328-8056 Wise
County Health Department: 276-328-8000 The
Crisis Center Rape Hotline: 1-888-540-4662
(toll free) Wise
County Juvenile & Domestic Relations Court: 276-328-4486 Wise
County Court Service Unit: 276-328-2141 Copyright
© 2007 Wise County Sheriff's Office
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