The Spartanburg Public Safety Department Victim Assistance is comprised of a
Law Enforcement Victim Specialist who provides support services to all crime
victims in the City of Spartanburg. The Victim Specialist provides crisis
counseling, referrals to partnering community agencies for shelter, professional
counseling and financial assistance, court preparation, accompaniment and
transportation to and from court proceedings, information regarding current case
status, informing victims and witnesses of their legal rights and assistance
with filing Victim Compensation to help with medical expenses, lost wages,
counseling and funeral expenses.