Victim Services
Below is information and forms to help victims navigate the criminal justice system, including their constitutional rights, victim impact statement forms and injury compensation applications.
Documents
Criminal Injuries Compensation
CIC is a financial resource for innocent victims of crime in Tennessee. CIC provides reimbursement of medical expenses, loss of wages, funeral expenses, and other unforeseen costs related to the crime.
TN Voices for Victims
TN Voices for Victims provides support to individuals who have lost someone to homicide.
VINE – TN SAVIN
Vine is a service provided by the TN Sheriffs’ Association that provides members of the public with updates on the status of inmates both in county jails and in TDOC custody.
Stronger Together
The TN District Attorneys General Conference provides post-case resolution services, advocacy opportunities, and legislative updates to victims who are interested.
Women Are Safe
WAS is a domestic violence program that provides emergency shelter, advocacy, and group therapy to victims of domestic violence.
TN Department of Correction – Victim Services
TDOC has a victim services department that assists victims after a defendant is convicted and sentenced to serve time in TDOC custody.
Legal Aid Society
Legal Aid Society provides legal assistance to qualifying individuals.
Statewide Resources
Criminal Injuries Compensation
If you or someone you know is an innocent victim of a violent crime committed in the State of Tennessee, the Criminal Injuries Compensation Fund may be a financial resource for you.
TN Voices for Victims
Tennessee Voices For Victims (TVFV) works on behalf of victims of crime in Tennessee. We are a central agency that enables crime victims across the state to network with one another and journey toward healing.
Offender Lookup
VINE is the nation’s leading victim notification network. It allows survivors, victims of crime, and other concerned citizens to access timely and reliable information about offenders or criminal cases in U.S. jails and prisons.
TN Domestic Violence Hotline
The Statewide Domestic Violence Helpline is a referral and counseling helpline for victims of domestic violence. Counselors are available 24/7 to offer referrals and supportive listening, and help with safety planning.
Victim Services Staff
Hannah M. Parks
Victim Witness Coordinator
Centerville Office
Meredith L. Williams
Victim Witness Coordinator
Hohenwald/Linden Office
Janna B. Harper
Assistant Victim Witness Coordinator
Hohenwald/Linden Office