Helping Victims of Crime

Being a victim of crime is frightening and unsettling for the millions of Americans who experience it every year. The Town of Jean Laftte Victims of Crime Assistance Program provides quality services and resources to help victims of crime from Laftte, Barataria and Crown Point heal and obtain justice.The program is designed to provide assistance to all crime victims through a range of comprehensive and coordinated services. Crime Victim Assistance Advocates work directly with the Jean Laftte Police Department and the Jefferson Parish Sherif’s Office, as well as provide services above those available through law enforcement. They assist and respond to the victim’s needs, including compensation programs, counseling services and navigating the Judicial System. Advocates are trained in the field of victim’s assistance. If you are a victim of crime, you have rights and can get help. Together we can work for positive change.

IMMEDIATE SERVICES INCLUDE:
• Elderly Protection Services
• Rape Crisis
• Domestic Violence
• Programs/ Shelters
• Stalking Programs
• Counseling/ Family Services
• Mental Health Services
• Public Awareness & Outreach (Confdentiality is observed with all victims of crime.)

PROGRAM ASSISTANCE INCLUDES:
• Child Physical Abuse
• Child Sexual Abuse
• Domestic Violence
• Adult Sexual Assault
• Elder Abuse
• Adult Molested as Children
• Assault
• Stalking
• Other Violent Crimes

PROGRAM ENHANCES:
• Victim Follow-up Contact
• Information and Referral
• Criminal Support/Advocacy
• Assistance in Filing Compensation Claims
• Personal Advocacy
• Telephone Contacts

FOR ASSISTANCE AND ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Marianne Terrebonne Licensed Professional Counselor and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, LPC-S, LMFT

Yvette Crain Victim Assistance Advocate

Nicole Cooper Law Enforcement Coordinator

Mayor Tim Kerner, Jr.

Town of Jean Laftte 2654 Jean Laftte Blvd. Laftte, LA 70067
Phone: 504-689-2208 Fax: 504-689-7801
www.townofjeanlaftte.com

The Town of Jean Lafitte provides employment, services, programs, and activities without discrimination on the basis of color, race, religion, sex, age, disability or national origin.