Victim Services

Crime deeply affects victims, their loved ones, and the broader community. Victims and survivors must be acknowledged and supported, ensuring they receive comprehensive assistance for their psychological, emotional, and safety needs.

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The Chattanooga Police Department's Victim Services Unit aims to collaborate with law enforcement, investigators, and community partners to offer a comprehensive support network for crime victims. This involves providing direct assistance, ongoing care, advocacy, support through the criminal justice process, and connecting victims with community resources.

Our Objectives

To create a cohesive and streamlined response to the victims of crime who are being served by the Chattanooga Police Department.

Increase awareness of victims' rights and responsibilities in the criminal justice and judicial processes.

Provide victim-centered and trauma-informed advocacy services to victims and survivors of crime.

Increase awareness of local and community resources and social services for victims of crime.

Provide comprehensive and ongoing training for the Chattanooga Police Department, other local law enforcement agencies, and the public safety community at large.

Our Services

  • Follow-up Support & Advocacy
  • Safety Planning
  • Social Service Assessment & Planning
  • Criminal Justice Support & Advocacy
  • Court Accompaniment
  • Crisis Counseling & Intervention
  • Information & Referral
  • Filing Assistance for TN Criminal Injuries Compensation Program
  • Community Outreach
  • First Responder Training
  • On-Scene Response

Tennessee Crime Victims’ Bill of Rights

Crime victims in the State of Tennessee have the following rights:

  • The RIGHT to confer with the prosecutor about their case.
  • The RIGHT to be free from harassment, intimidation, and abuse throughout the criminal justice system.
  • The RIGHT to be at all proceedings where the defendant has the right to be present.
  • The RIGHT to be heard, when relevant, at all critical stages of the criminal justice process as defined by the General Assembly.
  • The RIGHT to be informed of all proceedings, and of the release, transfer or escape of the accused or convicted person.
  • The RIGHT to a speedy trial or disposition and a prompt and final conclusion of the case after the conviction or sentence.
  • The RIGHT to restitution from the offender.
  • The RIGHT to know about each of these rights established for victims.

Helpful Resources

Hamilton County District Attorney’s Office

Address: 600 Market Street, Chattanooga, TN 37402
Telephone: (423) 209-7400
 

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Hamilton County Medical Examiner’s Office

Address: 3202 Amnicola Highway, Chattanooga, TN 37406

Telephone: (423) 493-5175

Hamilton County-Chattanooga Family Justice Center

Address: 5705 Uptain Road, Chattanooga, TN 37411
Telephone: (423) 643-7600
 

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Criminal Injuries Compensation Fund – Division of Claims

Address: 502 Deaderick Street, Nashville, TN 37243-0202
Telephone: (615) 741-2734

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Office for Victims of Crime

Address: 810 Seventh Street NW, Washington, DC 20531
Telephone: (800) 363-0441

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Contact Us

Victim Services & Chaplains DirectorHannah Walling
(423) 643-5351 (423) 643-5351
Emergency
911 911

Hours of Operation

8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.