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Call the Victim Services Unit (VSU) at (718) 250-3820

The Kings County District Attorney’s Office recognizes that being a victim of, or witness to, a crime can be a traumatic and confusing experience, and we will do everything we can to help you. We are committed to getting you the information and assistance you need.

 OUR SERVICES INCLUDE:
√ crisis counseling
√ safety planning
√ court escort
√ advocacy with other agencies
√ physical and mental health referrals

√ assistance to eligible applicants in filing for financial and
   medical bill reimbursement through the  
   New York State Crime Victims Board

   To Learn About The Rights of Crime Victims in
   New York State, click here.
 

Click to view DA Hynes' LETTER TO CRIME VICTIMS
 in English or Español
Trained counselors and advocates are available to meet with you and your family in a warm, safe environment located conveniently inside the District Attorney’s Office at 350 Jay Street in downtown Brooklyn. 
The Victim Services Unit provides safety, support, advocacy and information to all individuals who have been criminally victimized in Brooklyn.

Hours of Operation: Monday through Friday from
9 AM to 5 PM.
Telephone for assistance and information:
(718) 250-3820.

Para asistencia e información llame a:
(718) 250-3820.

If you have a problem, such as fraud, harassment, bad checks, drug markets, or a landlord/tenant problem,
call the DA’s ACTION CENTER at (718) 250-2340. 
You can also visit a Neighborhood Office. We will help determine how best to resolve your problem.
For example, we might refer your complaint to the police or another government agency for an investigation, or advocate on your behalf for an immediate resolution to the problem.

SOME HELPFUL LINKS:

www.cvb.state.ny.us : New York State Crime Victims Board
www.ncvc.org : The National Center for Victims of Crime
www.trynova.org :  National Organization for Victim Assistance

 The Victim Services Unit also operates several specialized 
 programs that ensure all victims receive support and services
 appropriate to their needs.  These programs include:

CENTRAL BROOKLYN DOMESTIC VIOLENCE PROGRAM
For domestic violence victims from the Arab-American, Caribbean, Chinese,
South Asian, and Latina communities.   

PROJECT EDEN
For domestic violence victims from the Orthodox Jewish community .  

PROJECT NYET
For domestic violence victims from the Russian community.   

BARRIER FREE JUSTICE
For victims with a psychiatric, physical, or cognitive disability.  

PROJECT SHIELD
For victims of sexual assault who have mental retardation/ developmental
disabilities. 

TEEN DATING VIOLENCE PROGRAM
Services for young people ages 13 to 20. 

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