Crime Victims Assistance Program (CVAP)

Since 1981, the Crime Victim Assistance Program has been an advocate of victim rights and has provided a voice for crime victims in the criminal justice process.

The Crime Victim Assistance Program is dedicated to addressing the social, emotional and financial needs of crime victims and their immediate families.  We will help victims to obtain supportive services such as counseling, court ordered restitution and financial compensation through the New York State Crime Victims Board.

Our Counselors recognize that survivors of crime have urgent needs, and have been specially trained to be of assistance.  We will prepare Crime Victim Impact Statements on behalf of victims for the courts to consider at sentencing. Counselors also accompany victims to court when requested, explain the criminal justice proceedings, and prepare the victims as much as possible as to what to expect. Counselors talk with victims by phone or in person, as many times as needed, to provide information, support, referrals and, if eligible, help in applying for financial assistance through the New York State Crime Victims Board. 

Additionally, we provide services to victims of domestic violence who are seeking Orders of Protection through the Orange County Family Court. In conjunction with a petition for an Order of Protection, the counselors will also prepare petitions for related matters (i.e. custody, visitation, support, etc.).

The program has counselors in Middletown, Newburgh, and Goshen who maintain office hours Monday through Friday, 9:00am to 5:00pm. Messages left at anytime on our voice mail will be returned by a counselor.

Please contact us at:

GOSHEN: Frances Morey Crime Victims Assistance Program Orange County Probation Department 255-275 Main Street Goshen, New York 10924 Telephone #: 845-291-4780 FAX #: 845-291-4789	GOSHEN: Jayne Rosenhagen Crime Victims Assistance Program Orange County Probation Department 255-275 Main Street Goshen, New York 10924 Telephone #: 845-291-4015 FAX #: 845-291-4789
NEWBURGH: Erica Overton Crime Victims Assistance Program Orange County Probation Department 141 Broadway Newburgh, New York 12550 Telephone #: 845-568-5006 FAX #: 845-568-5030	MIDDLETOWN: Diana Kesten Crime Victims Assistance Program Orange County Probation Department Fulton Plaza, 33 Fulton Street Middletown, New York 10940 Telephone #: 845-346-1201 FAX #: 845-346-1172

Related Links:

New York State Crime Victims Website:  www.cvb.state.ny.us

New York State Crime Victims Claim Forms: www.cvb.state.ny.us/App_Forms.htm