Posts tagged Gun Violence
NEW ORLEANS HEALTH DEPARTMENT - OFFICE OF VIOLENCE PREVENTION

Call for information: (504) 658-2598 • 1300 Perdido St, New Orleans 70112 • Email: healthdepartment@nola.govhttps://nola.gov/health-department/violence-prevention/ • Download th brochure HERELeads City of New Orleans violence prevention and intervention programs using an evidence-based public health approach; Programs include:

COMMUNITY VIOLENCE INTERRUPTION

UBUNTU VILLAGE PEACE AMBASSADORS • Call: (504) 658-2546 • Email: dallen@ubuntuvillagenola.org or tfedison@ubuntuvillagenola.org or rmagee@ubuntuvillagenola.orgProvide Violence Interruption, Risk Reduction, and Mentorship Services; use mediation to reduce retaliation, services are confidential and independent of law enforcement, use a public health approach to interrupt cycles of violence, and focus on community collaboration through partnerships • Download the brochure HERE.

CENTER FOR RESTORATIVE APPROACHES • Call: (504) 249-5274 • Email: thecra@thecra.netSchools can refer escalating conflicts to the Center whose trained staff acts as violence interrupters

HEALTHCARE BASED VIOLENCE INTERVENTION

SEEDS OF NOLA TRAUMA RECOVERY CENTER • Call: (504) 702-4335 • Website: https://www.lcmchealth.org/university-medical-center-new-orleans/our-services/norman-e-mcswain-jr-md-spirit-of-charity-trauma-/trauma-recovery-center/University Medical Center’s Hospital Based Violence Intervention Program (HVIP) provides immediate support to victim-survivors of violence and families, works to reduce retaliation risk and prevent future trauma; Seeds of NOLA Trauma Recovery Center provides wrap around services for victim-survivors of traumatic injury or violence and their family members; Services FREE for Orleans Parish residents; See full listing under MENTAL HEALTH; Trained in-hospital violence interrupters also provide crisis intervention and support • Download the brochure HERE.

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE & SEXUAL ASSAULT

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE & SEXUAL ASSAULT PROGRAMProvides coordination, information and resources, training and technical assistance, and advocacy for survivors, community partners, and criminal justice agencies; Coordinates various initiatives including the Advocacy Initiated Response Program, Mayor’s Domestic Violence Working Group, Sexual Violence Response Advisory Committee, Domestic Violence Prevention Committee, Domestic Abuse Fatality Review, and domestic violence and sexual assault multi-disciplinary case review teams

SILENCE IS VIOLENCE

Call first to schedule an intake with the grief counselor: (504) 282-0607 • 2000 Lakeshore Dr, UNO Trac Bldg Rm 228, New Orleans 70148 • https://silenceisviolence.org/ • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SivNola • Email: speakup@silenceisviolence.orgProvides direct victim services (mainly homicide, but also domestic violence and sexual assault), some court assistance, mental health resources, youth engagement, some financial assistance; Victim Allies Project Support Groups are every other Monday at 6:30 pm and one Saturday per month, call for dates/times; Free

SEEDS OF NOLA TRAUMA RECOVERY CENTER AT UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER

To Schedule an Appointment: (504) 702-4335 • University Medical Center, 2000 Canal St, New Orleans, Clinic Building, Floor 3, Zone C (Enter at 2101 Tulane Ave) • In Person Support Groups also at UMC: Conference Rooms A and B, New Orleans 70112 • https://www.lcmchealth.org/university-medical-center-new-orleans/our-services/norman-e-mcswain-jr-md-spirit-of-charity-trauma-/trauma-recovery-center/ • Download the SUPPORT GROUP brochure on our website crimesurvivorsnola.org/grief-support-groups and the SERVICES brochure HEREAges 13 and up; Provides services to those who have experienced traumatic injury (and their loved ones); Medicare; Medicaid; Insurance; Free for Orleans Parish crime survivors; Call clinic to set up appointment; See Grief and Support Groups listing; Free support groups (hybrid either in person or zoom); refer to brochure for meeting dates and zoom link

CLERK OF CRIMINAL COURT (New Orleans)

(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

CRIMINAL DISTRICT COURT (New Orleans)

(504) 658-9100 • 2700 Tulane Ave, New Orleans 70119 • www.criminalcourt.orgVisit 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

CRIME VICTIMS REPARATIONS (Orleans Parish)

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

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY AND CORRECTIONS (LA)

Headquarters: (225) 342-6740 • Probation & Parole: (225) 342-6609 • Crime Victim Services: 1 (800) 342-6110 • Louisiana Victim Outreach LaVO Social Services: (225) 421-7745 • 504 Mayflower St, Baton Rouge 70802 • www.doc.louisiana.gov/public-programs-resources/victim-services

DOCKET MASTER (Orleans Parish Sheriff’s Office)

OPSO website: www.opso.us • Crime Survivors NOLA Guide to Docket Master: www.crimesurvivorsnola.org/docket-masterClick 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

LOUISIANA VINE (formerly LAVNS - Louisiana automated victim notification system)

1 (866) 528-6748 • Register via LA VINE: https://vinelink.vineapps.com/state/LA • Crime Survivors NOLA Guide to VINELink: www.crimesurvivorsnola.org/la-vineMonitors the custody status of adult inmates in all parish jails and state prisons (release from jail, transfer to another facility, etc.)

LOUISIANA COMMISSION ON LAW ENFORCEMENT (LCLE)

Main Office: (225) 342-1500https://lcle.la.gov/Email personnel listed on website with any questions; Handles Crime Victims Reparations and other victim services; Meets monthly (dates on website)

NEW ORLEANS POLICE DEPARTMENT (NOPD)

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) 658-5455Call if you need a copy of the Police Report

OFFICE OF JUVENILE JUSTICE

(225) 287-7900 • 7919 Independence Blvd, Baton Rouge 70806 • www.ojj.la.govResponsible 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

VICTIM WITNESS ASSISTANCE (NOPD)

(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/