Police Department

Crime Victim Support

SPD offers trauma-informed support for victims and survivors of violent crimes with the help of SPD’s Crime Victim Advocate. The Crime Victim Advocate works closely with SPD detectives, providing victims with investigative/case updates, providing referrals to community-based advocates, referrals for community resources and more.

The primary goal of the SPD Crime Victim Advocate is to listen to survivors, help them identify what next step they want to take, address immediate safety concerns, and offer connections to resources in the community and within the Criminal Justice System.

Our victim advocate assists with the following crimes:

• Child Physical or Sexual Abuse
• Sexual Assault
• Homicide (supporting families)
• Felony Level Assault
• Domestic Violence
• Human Trafficking

How the Crime Victim Advocate can help

• Initial in-person or telephone contact explaining victim services
• Information on victims' rights and services
• Safety planning
• Help navigating the criminal justice/court process
• Court accompaniment as needed to civil and criminal proceedings to provide the victim with support
• Resources and referrals-emergency services, counseling, etc.
• Investigative updates
• VINElink registration/advanced notification of release
• Assistance with filing victim compensation claims
• Intervention with employers, academic institutions, creditors, service providers and landlords

We treat every survivor with dignity, respect, and without discrimination. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, creed, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, familial status, military status, age or disability.

Note: The SPD Crime Victim Advocate is part of the criminal justice system and cannot offer confidential services. If you need confidential support, contact: Lutheran Community Services Northwest (LCSNW) or the YWCA. If you're searching for ways to support someone else who may be struggling in their relationship, please refer to the Washington State Coalition Against Domestic Violence Friends and Family Guide.

SPD Crime Victim Advocate

509-242-VICT(8428)
VictimAdvocate@spokanepolice.org
Available Tuesday–Friday, 7:00a.m.–5:00p.m.

Helplines

LCSNW Sexual Assault 24-Hour Support
509.624.7273
(texting available during business hours)

LCSNW Crime Victim Support
509.747.8224

Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
988 (Call or Text)

National Sexual Assault 24/7 Hotline
800.656.4673

National Human Trafficking 24/7 Hotline
888.373.7888 (Call)
233733 (Text)

YWCA Domestic Violence Hotline (24/7)
509.326.2255 (Call)
509.220.3725 (Text)
help@ywcaspokane.org

National Domestic Violence 24/7 Hotline
1-800-799-7233 (Call)
Text "START" to 88788
Chat Live

Mental Health Crisis 24/7 Hotline
877.266.1818

Additional Support and Related Links

If you're searching for ways to support someone who may be struggling in their relationship, the Washington State Coalition Against Domestic Violence has created a helpful Friends and Family Guide - WSCADV.

Related Links

• Washington State Legislature
  Rights of victims, survivors, and witnessess
  View the RCW
• Alternative Sexual Assault Reporting Options
  Learn more about SPD's confidential reporting tool
  Visit the Seek Then Speak page