CRIME INFORMATION

The Office of Victim Intervention and Education was developed in August 2007 by the Vanderbilt Police Department in an effort to provide a civilian support person for anyone who may become a victim of crime while at Vanderbilt.


In addition, the Victim Services Coordinator is available in conjunction with police services, or as a stand-alone support service. All services are free and confidential.

What we do:

• Ensure that victims of crime receive fair treatment in accordance with the State of Tennessee’s Victim’s Bill of Rights.
• Accompany and support victims of crime throughout all medical and counseling issues and legal matters to include, court hearings, the filing of protection orders, law enforcement interviews, the composition of one’s Victim Impact Statement, line-ups, depositions, etc.
• Provide emotional support to the victim, which seeks to address the thoughts and feelings one may experience as a result of being victimized.
• Act as a liaison between the victim of a crime and any legal, medical, and/or counseling services which may be needed to address the needs of the victim.
• In addition, if a victim determines that she or he does not want to file a formal police report, she or he is still able to use the services provided by the Victim Services Coordinator.