The unit was the first 24 hour on-call crisis intervention unit within a law enforcement agency in the country. The unit is guided by two primary goals. First, members of the Victim Assistance Unit strive to provide assistance to any person who has suffered, directly or indirectly, a physical, emotional, or personal loss as a result of a criminal act. This includes families of victims and victims of crimes not necessarily prosecuted. How You Can Help The Indianapolis Police Department's Victim Assistance Unit is always in search of volunteers to assist the staff in contacting victims of crime.
Volunteers provide emotional support and information regarding available resources.
Although contact is made primarily via telephone, volunteers are sometimes asked to accompany victims to court or to assist the office staff with walk-ins. Please contact the Victim Assistance Unit if you are interested in this unique and rewarding volunteer opportunity. For more information call 327-3331. Student Intern Program Students from colleges and universities have the opportunity to participate in an internship with the Victim Assistance Unit. Interested students should seek information through their faculty advisors or by calling the Victim Assistance Unit at 327-3331.