Crime Victim Services Program

The Texas Department of Public Safety is dedicated to providing direct, personal service to victims and their families throughout Texas.

• Criminal Justice Support
• Referral to assigned detective
• Status of case information
• Arrest notification
• Court accompaniment
• Information and referrals to local social service providers
• Notification and assistance in filing for Crime Victims' Compensation
• Assistance with evidence return
• Short-term counseling
• Personal Advocacy
• Crisis Intervention

You can contact Victim Services at:

Victim Services
Texas Department of Public Safety
P O Box 4087
Austin, Texas  78773
Phone: (512) 424-2211

To locate the Victim Services Counselor in your area
please view contact information.

This project is supported by grant #VA-97-V11-10978, awarded by the Criminal Justice Division of the Office of the Governor.  Points of view or opinions contained within this document are those of the author.  They do not necessarily represent the official position or policies of the Criminal Justice Division or the U.S. Department of Justice.