Victim Resources The Barnstable County Barnstable County Sheriff's Office Massachusetts Sex Offender Our Mission Sheriff’s Office Registry Board Victim Services Unit To improve the quality of 978.740.6441 life on Cape Cod by: Barnstable County Correctional Facility Barnstable County Probate and Protecting the public from Family Court criminal offenders by operating a safe, 508.362.2511 secure, and rehabilitative correctional Sheriff Domestic Relations ext. 6721 facility. James M. Cummings Paternity ext. 6714 Family Service ext. 6736 Assisting local agencies and promoting public safety through our Cape and Islands District Attorney’s associated specialized services. Office, Victim Witness Program 508.362.8103 Enforcing the Laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and Falmouth District Court the Constitution of the United States 508.495.1500 of America. Victim Witness Advocate 508.457.1834 We hold ourselves accountable to the public and the principles Barnstable District Court of Integrity, Professionalism, 508.375.6600 Compassion and Teamwork. Victim Witness Advocate 508.362.8103 Orleans District Court 508.255.4700 Victim Witness Advocate 508.255.3782 Sheriff James M. Cummings 6000 Sheriff’s Place Nantucket District Court Bourne, MA 02532 Victim 508.228.0460 Victim Services Unit Telephone: 508.563.4429 Fax: 508.563.4573 Services Email: [email protected] This service is supported by the Massachusetts Office of Victim Assistance through a Victims of Crime Act grant from the United States Office for Victims of Crime, Office of Justice Programs and the Department of Justice All VOCA funded services provided are free A message from Victim Services Sheriff James M. Victim Resources Cummings Upon Incarceration of an Offender Crime victimization may cause or complicate many issues in people’s A victim will receive notification as lives. There are other victim related soon as possible when an inmate: resources which may be helpful Anyone can become a victim of a crime. u Escapes, dies or is granted an emergency u escorted furlough or other temporary release. during this time: A crime victim’s rights do not end when an u Is transferred to a state or another county offender is convicted and incarcerated. u facility Independence House Services for domestic violence and sexual assalt u Returns to court and is granted a survivors Being a victim of crime can be a frightening u modification and reduction of sentence 800.439.6507 and confusing experience. The Barnstable uu (known as “revise and revoke”) County Sheriff’s Office is committed to helping A victim will receive notification A Safe Place you receive education about your rights and 14 days in advance when an inmate: Services for domestic violence and sexual assalt survivors information about the resources and services that u Receives his final release date 508.228.2111 (Nantucket) are available to assist you during this process. u Is transferred to a less secure facility The Victim Services Unit will also provide Massachusetts Department of Revenue, Our Victim Services Unit (VSU) will provide information and assistance with: Child Support Enforcement Division 800.332.2733 answers to your questions or concerns regarding u The process to become certified by the u Criminal History Systems Board victim rights within the correctional system. Our Department of Transitional Assistance VSU will also provide: notification of inmate u (This certification is required to Fuel assistance, Food stamps, Monthly cash benefits u receive any information regarding an status, specific information about your case, and 508.862.6610 or 508.495.1400 u incarcerated offender.) confidential referrals to other agencies for u Crisis intervention and, when necessary, assist Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) additional help and support. with the development of a safety plan prior to Nutritional supplement service the inmate’s release.u 800.942.2445 Please contact our Victim Services u Referrals to counseling and service agencies u Questions about the criminal justice system Crime Victim Compensation Division, Coordinator at 508.563.4429 Massachusetts Attorney General’s Office u Questions related to the sentencing and for more information. 617.727.2200 u incarceration process u Factors which effect an inmate’s release date, Sincerely, Criminal History Systems Board u e.g. earned time credit, parole eligibility, Victim Services Unit u disciplinary reports 617.666.4690 u The enforcement of active restraining orders u on offenders within the facility Massachusetts Office for Victim Assistance u Crime Victim Compensation (offered and (MOVA) James M. Cummings u administered by the Attorney General’s Office) 617.727.5200 Sheriff Barnstable County u Pre-trial bail notification u Other victim related services Massachusetts Parole Board Confidentiality of personal information is Victim Services Unit 508.242.8001 maintained .