Procurement Description
The Court-Based Services for Crime Victims program will provide a range of services for crime victims and prosecution witnesses in the Criminal and Family courts. This program aims to reduce the psychological, physical and financial hardships associated with being victimized. Program services are geared towards providing support and preventing further victimization. Through this procurement, CJC is seeking a Provider to deliver the following services citywide to crime victims and prosecution witnesses within the Criminal and Family Courts: case services, including counseling, crisis intervention, and advocacy; restitution services, advocating for its inclusion in the defendant’s/ respondent’s sentence; petition services, including counseling, document preparation, and referral services. In addition, the Provider will provide: a Reception Center, where information about the court process and referrals will be provided to victims, witnesses, and family members; a Children’s Center, where teachers will screen and identify medical and emotional problems and provide early intervention and referrals; a Complaint Room, including interviewing victims/witnesses, photographing injuries, and providing referrals; and Transportation services to the elderly, disabled, or threatened prosecution witnesses. The Court-Based Services for Crime Victims program is one component of the Services for Victims of Crime program umbrella. Additional programs will be procured separately.