Office: (504) 592-4005 • Crisis Line 24/7: (504) 866-9554 • 701 Loyola Ave, New Orleans 70113 • Email: healing@nofjc.org • https://www.nofjc.org/ • Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault; Child Sexual Abuse; Offers a variety of free groups for individuals and community coalitions; View event calendar for current group dates/times; Addresses many topics related to trauma; Both virtual via Zoom and in person events
Call for information: (855) 435-STAR [7827] • 123 N Genois St, New Orleans 70119 • Email: advocacynola@star.ngo • https://star.ngo • Provides hospital and legal accompaniment, safety planning, counseling, support groups, legal assistance for survivors of sexual violence; Refer to website for parishes in which assistance is offered; Offers counseling for children, ages 5+ and Counseling and Support Groups (Zoom) for adult survivors of sexual violence, ages 18+; Call first for intake; Free; Visit https://star.ngo/events/ for Support Group schedule
COURT CONNECT FOR KIDS STAR created this booklet which explains (with child-friendly language and pictures) why children may have to go to court, who works inside a courthouse, and rules and tips for witnesses.
SAFETY PLAN FOR SURVIVORS OF SEXUAL VIOLENCE A safety plan is a personalized, practical plan that is meant to address your unique physical, emotional, and basic needs after a sexual assault.
Orleans Justice Center–Sheriff’s Office: (504) 202-9339 • Main Office: 2800 Perdido St, New Orleans 70119 • Email: contactus@opso.us • www.opso.us
(504) 658-9000: General, Room 114 • (504) 658-9030: Bail bonds, Room 104 • 2700 Tulane Ave, Ste 114, New Orleans 70119 • https://orleanscriminalcourtclerk.com/ • Judges’ docket listed in Room 210, or at top of website
(504) 896-9237 • Morgan Rae Center for Hope, 1140 Calhoun St, New Orleans 70118 • https://www.chnola.org/services/care-medical-clinic/ • Child abuse cases, forensic medical exams for ages 17 and under, referrals
(504) 658-9100 • 2700 Tulane Ave, New Orleans 70119 • www.criminalcourt.org • Visit the website under “Closure” for status updates; Visit “Judges” and click on the particular judge for contact information and virtual courtroom access; Visit “Docket Master” at www.opso.us for individual criminal case status
Orleans Parish Sheriff’s Office Victim Assistance: (504) 827-6754 • Cpt. Stephanie Minto-Gibson: (504) 202-9229 • Crime Victims Reparations Board: (225) 342-1749 or 1 (888) 684-2846 (1-888-6-VICTIM) • Email: mintos@opso.us • LCLE website: https://lcle.la.gov/programs/cvr/ • Crime Survivors NOLA Guide to CVR: www.crimesurvivorsnola.org/cvr-guide • Call the number of your Local Claim Investigator (under “Resources” on the LCLE CVR website) to apply
(504) 822-2414 • 619 S White St, New Orleans 70119 • Email: victimwitness@orleansda.com • https://orleansda.com/
OPSO website: www.opso.us • Crime Survivors NOLA Guide to Docket Master: www.crimesurvivorsnola.org/docket-master • Click on Docket Master link at top; Input name, race, gender; Includes summary of all the court proceedings scheduled or that have occurred, made by each judge’s clerk and the Clerk of Court
(504) 658-9500 • 1100-B Milton St, New Orleans 70122 • https://nola.gov/juvenile-court/
1 (866) 528-6748 • Register via LA VINE: https://vinelink.vineapps.com/state/LA • Crime Survivors NOLA Guide to VINELink: www.crimesurvivorsnola.org/la-vine • Monitors the custody status of adult inmates in all parish jails and state prisons (release from jail, transfer to another facility, etc.)
Main Office: (225) 342-1500 • https://lcle.la.gov/ • Email personnel listed on website with any questions; Handles Crime Victims Reparations and other victim services; Meets monthly (dates on website)
Victim Witness Assistance Unit: (504) 658-6795 (at HQ)
Investigation & Support Bureau/Homicide: (504) 658-5300 (at HQ)
Special Victims (Sex Crimes): (504) 658-5523 (located at NOFJC)
Special Victims (Child Abuse): (504) 658-5276 (located at NOFJC)
Headquarters: DXC Building, 1615 Poydras St, New Orleans 70112 (former location 715 S. Broad St, New Orleans, 70119) • https://nola.gov/nopd/ • See info for all 8 districts on the website here https://nola.gov/nopd/contact-us/
Records: (504) 658-5455 • Call if you need a copy of the Police Report
(225) 287-7900 • 7919 Independence Blvd, Baton Rouge 70806 • www.ojj.la.gov • Responsible for assessing youth assigned by the court system, and coordinating services and prevention programs, either for supervision or custody in residential placement, or secure care
(504) 202-9339 • 2800 Perdido St, New Orleans 70119 • Email: contactus@opso.us • www.opso.us
Main office: (504) 680-3000 • Clerk’s office: (504) 589-7600 • 650 Poydras St, Ste 1600, New Orleans 70130 • www.justice.gov/usao-edla
(504) 658-6795 • DXC Building, 1615 Poydras St, New Orleans 70112 (former location 715 S. Broad St, New Orleans, 70119) • https://nola.gov/nopd/about-us/bureaus/investigation-and-support/criminal-investigative-division/victim-assistance-unit/
(504) 822-2414 • 619 S White St, New Orleans 70119 • Email: victimwitness@orleansda.com • https://orleansda.com/victim-witness-services/
(504) 680-3091 • 1 (866) 896-2579 • 650 Poydras St, Ste 1600, New Orleans 70130 • www.justice.gov/usao-edla/victim-witness-assistance
(504) 525-2366 • Email: cbno@childrensbureaunola.org • https://childrensbureaunola.org/ • Crisis Intervention: https://childrensbureaunola.org/services/crisis-intervention • Works specifically with partner organizations to offer trauma-informed, evidence-based counseling, using “embedded partnerships” (e.g. specific schools, job training programs, after-school, etc); Has a crisis team that offers support and stabilization services in the immediate aftermath of losing a loved one or other traumatic event; See website for more info