Resources for Homicide Cases
The Office of Victim/Witness Assistance (OVWA) aims to meet the emotional, mental and physical needs of the family members of homicide victims (co–victims) and witnesses involved in criminal cases prosecuted by the Attorney General's Office.
The Role of the Office in Homicide Cases
In New Hampshire, all homicides, excluding negligent homicides, are prosecuted out of the Homicide Bureau of the Attorney General's Office, enabling a centralized victim services unit to be involved from the onset of the investigation.
When a homicide occurs anywhere in the state, a Victim/Witness Specialist responds to the scene and is responsible for notifying the victim's family of the death of their loved one and for providing immediate crisis intervention and support to both family members and witnesses to the crime. From arranging for the cleanup of the homicide scene, to informing the family on the results of the autopsy, each family requires extensive support and services at this difficult and extremely painful time.
Attorney General's Office Victim/Witness Services for Homicide Victims Include:
- Crisis intervention and support
- Death notification
- Orientation into the criminal justice system
- Case status and disposition
- Court advocacy services
- Employer, school, landlord and creditor intervention
- Referrals
- Property return assistance
- Assistance with Victim Impact Statements
- Parole notification
Here are some resources available to you:
- New Hampshire Victim's Bill of Rights
- Homicide Survivor Guide
- A Teen's Guide to the Criminal Justice System
- A Child's Guide to the Court System
- NH VINE Criminal Offender Custody Status and Case Notification System
- Victim Impact Statement Brochure
Programs:
Sometimes there can be a history of other crimes in regards to homicide cases, if you feel that you have been impacted by more than homicide, and need resources, please click on the Victim portal to learn more about resources regarding other crimes.