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Domestic Violence
The Advocate Program Coordinator, Katrina Hancock, is a court advocate, she assist victims and families of domestic/personal violence. The Coordinator is directed by the Franklin County Family Resource Center. View their website at HERE
- Attends court hearings and provides court advocacy for victims of domestic violence
- Works collaboratively with other agency caseworkers; attorneys; the local hospital and court personnel to improve service delivery to victims and families of domestic violence.
- Provides training and support assistance on the principals of domestic/family violence.
- Provides information and makes well-being checks after receiving police incident reports.
- Provides follow-up case management services; seeks volunteer advocates to assist clients.
- Evaluates domestic violence program’s effectiveness and if appropriate, assists with developing funding base for maintenance of program.
Note: Use the term personal violence rather than domestic violence, since protective orders are open to more than just domestic relationships.
Virginia VINE - Victim Information and Notification system. This monitors the custody status of offenders in the participationg Virginia local and regional jails and the Department of Corrections facilities. Concerned citizens can call the VINE toll free number to learn an offender's booking number and to determine the current offender custody status.
VINE Service Number: (800) 467-4943
TTY: (866) 847-1298
FAQ's
Where can I go if I don't have a home?
The Family Resource Center. When victims and/or families need a place to stay, the Family Resource Center is able to supply a temporary home.
What is a PO?
A Protective Order may legally order the alleged perpetrator to stop abusive or threatening behavior. This includes prohibiting the accused to contact you at home, work, by phone or e-mail, may last up to 2 years.
What is a PPO?
A Preliminary Protective Order is issued in cases of stalking and personal violence to protect the health and safety of an abused person and his/her family or household members, lasts up to 15 days.
What is an EPO?
An Emergency Protective Order is issued by a Magistrate or Judge to protect an individual from physical abuse or threatening behaviors by someone else, and last 72 hours.