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Victim Services
Douglas County, Missouri

Providing:
Advocacy, Support & Education

Your Victim Advocate is located in the
Ava Courthouse,
Prosecuting Attorney's Office

You may reach us by calling
417-683-9409

Or Writing
Victim Services
P.O. Box 245
Ava, MO 65608

This Web site is designed to provide you with information about Victim Services.
National Statistics
  • A violent crime occurs every 24 seconds.
  • A murder is committed every 28 minutes.

    Missouri Statistics
  • A crime is committed every 2 minutes.
  • A violent crime, including murder, rape, robbery or aggravated assault is committed every 14 minutes.

    For more statistics on crime, visit MoVA
    I cannot do everything, but still
    I can do something
    -Helen Keller
    Victim Services is here to provide assistance, including referrals, advocacy, and support to victims of violent crimes.

    Victim Services is a not for profit organization that operates on funding from a public safety grant.

    Victim Services provides emotional support and understanding.

    Victim Services may provide transportation to court, medical facilities or a safe shelter if no other transportation for the victim is available.

    Victim Services provides assistance for victims filing for Crime Victim Compensation for those who may be eligible for this resource.

    Victim Services helps victims to understand the criminal justice system.

    Victim Services may provide information to victims regarding the status of their case.

    Victim Services may provide a court companion for those victims who are uncomfortable in the courtroom.

    Victim Services may provide assistance in preparing a Victim Impact Statement.

  • Victim's Section - Information on Victim Services
  • Services - Safe Houses and Shelters local to Douglas County
  • Important Phone Numbers - Police, Sheriff, Victim Services
  • MoVA - Missouri Victim Assistance Network

    Victim's Section

    No one intends to be a victim of violent crime. Sometimes due to circumstances beyond our control a violent crime happens that will affect our lives.

    The trauma of a violent crime is devastating to individuals, families and friends and neighbors.

    You need not be alone during this time in your search for understanding, support, answers and help.

    If you become a victim of a violent crime report it immediately to your local law officials. Please try to remain calm as you make your report so that you may accurately describe the situation.

    If you are being threatened report it immediately to your local police department or sheriff's department.

    You may ask for the services of a Victim Advocate at any point during your ordeal from the time that you first report a violent crime throughout the entire process of the court proceedings.

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    Services
    Safe Houses and Shelters Serving Douglas County, MO

  		• Victim Center/Green County 800-831-6863*
    This is a safe house in Springfield that is self contained with an elementary school grades K-5. Length of stay determined on as needed basis. Counseling services, self esteem and other classes.

  		• Women's Crisis Center/Taney Co. 417-335-3197*
    This center provides temporary shelter from 1-2 weeks. Client may have use of a kitchenette type room with community pay phone. Children welcome. Provides shelter, support and intervention and transportation for women to and from counseling services.

  		• Cristos House/West Plains 417-256-9255*
    This is a shelter for battered women and their children. They have classes in life skills and group counseling sessions, provide transportation to AA and help women to receive legal aid or a court advocate if requested.

  		• Moss House/Nevada 800-392-3738*
    This center for victims of domestic violence provides a 30 day shelter in Nevada. Children are welcome.

  		• Child Abuse/Neglect Hotline 800-392-3738*

  		• Emerald City Shelters - Website 877-462-SAFE*

    Numbers marked with a * are available 24 hours a day

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    Important Phone Numbers
    Serving Douglas County, MO

    Douglas County Sheriff683-1020*
    Ava Police Department683-2931*
    Cox Ambulance683-5555*
    Douglas County Victim Advocate683-9409
    Numbers marked with a * are available 24 hours a day.

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